power window regulators on the cheap

[Deej-79]

Another project to add to my never ending list, thanks

[stangtjk]

I took a crack at this but didn't bother trying to modify the stock regulator to add a motor. I was going to but as I was searching for the motors I found that it was almost just as cheap to buy a complete regulator with motor from a late model truck. The regulators I ended up buying were only $23. The ebay listing said they were for a 99-00 escalade.

[stangtjk]

Trimmed the bracket that came with the Escalade regulator and grafted on the part of the stock bracket. Also swapped out the arm that pivots and the roller on the main arm of the Escalade regulator.

[Artofdeath]

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[Richard2112]

That was interesting.

[Artofdeath]

Stankgtjk do you have anymore pictures that show how you did your conversion? Looks good, would like to see more.

Thank you Sir!

[70STOVEBOLT]

It is the stock gear. You need a 9-tooth motor to mesh properly with the stock gear. And yes, you turn it 90 degrees and weld it fast.

[LH Lead-Foot]

Thank you, 70STOVEBOLT!

In Omaha, this Sunday AM, we have 2.5" of snow. I will check the tooth count on the motors I have, then look at the calendar for April the 15th for a few minutes!

[CousinTone]

This is great, and at the top for new views of this great mod!

[CousinTone]

Hey all, Happy Labor Day, I’m hiding from my wife. I wanted to add something I ran across that MAY be a part of making our own power regulators a little easier. I found this on Amazon, it was about $15.00. The second pic has the dimensions noted out for your thought. I don’t quite know if this will work, but it does solve the issue of locating appropriate metal stock and drilling a clean hole. It’s made out of 18 gauge I believe and hopefully someone else will try to get our auto windows on the cheap, a little easier. I hope this is helpful. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll post my trials, success or failure for all of us to learn from. Always think positive!!!

[highwinger]

You have to reinstall the spring? I don't recall seeing that in the steps. Any tips?

[LH Lead-Foot]

I would like to ask what was used on the center pivot? For this to work, 1 arm needs changed.
I would guess there is a special rivet, one with a shoulder has to be used. This way, it can be peened to hold the arms pivot point in place tightly, yet allowing for proper movement.
If a stepped rivet was used, where did you find it? A bolt with the right size may work but requires a unlock nut installed. I would prefer the rivet approach.

On the farm, rivets where used to hold the blades on the cutting bar of a hay cutter or combine. Maybe, a farm and home would have this hardware.

What say you? Oh great inventor of power windows on the cheap.

[bonnieclyde100]

Originally Posted by LH Lead-Foot

I would like to ask what was used on the center pivot? For this to work, 1 arm needs changed.
I would guess there is a special rivet, one with a shoulder has to be used. This way, it can be peened to hold the arms pivot point in place tightly, yet allowing for proper movement.
If a stepped rivet was used, where did you find it? A bolt with the right size may work but requires a unlock nut installed. I would prefer the rivet approach.

On the farm, rivets where used to hold the blades on the cutting bar of a hay cutter or combine. Maybe, a farm and home would have this hardware.

What say you? Oh great inventor of power windows on the cheap.

not completely sure what you are talking about but if you talking about the long pieces with the wheels that run in the tracks on them I didn't change them I never even took them apart there were 3 rivets on the end that the big gear attached I grinded off 2 and pivoted it and welded to keep it from turning anymore

[LH Lead-Foot]

Got it.

Just was not sure what was change on the arms, or roller for the window track. The plastic rollers & rivets for the window lift arm are on LMC and elsewhere.

Thanks.
Happy Holidays.

[carwasher]

Has anyone done this to a 1966 c10 ? just found the you tube video on the 65. Nice job

[bonnieclyde100]

Originally Posted by highwinger

You have to reinstall the spring? I don't recall seeing that in the steps. Any tips?

it was a while ago but im sure I put the spring on and turned the mount to tighten and when I got it tight I installed motor while holding mount to make sure it doesn't unwind. if you let it go before motor is installed it will unwind fast so be careful.

[highwinger]

Originally Posted by bonnieclyde100

it was a while ago but im sure I put the spring on and turned the mount to tighten and when I got it tight I installed motor while holding mount to make sure it doesn't unwind. if you let it go before motor is installed it will unwind fast so be careful.

thanks...sounds like fun

On another note...these do not come with mating connectors:
Part # : 42-131
Part # : 42-130
and I couldn't find the mating connectors, so ended up buying the following because they come with a set of mating adapters:
Dorman 742-142
Dorman 742-143

[highwinger]

Anyone know if I should mount the gear centered as the thread suggests or rotate it 90deg from how it was previously mounted? This is a 69 suburban 3rd door not a pickup btw. You can see the gear is aligned 90deg with the holes and the gear isn't centered.

Thx & Merry Christmas

[999Tinman]

Could someone by any chance pm me pics of each side? With my luck I will weld it backwards and I dont really want to to that. Great thread! Love a good diy

[highwinger]

Originally Posted by 999Tinman

Could someone by any chance pm me pics of each side? With my luck I will weld it backwards and I dont really want to to that. Great thread! Love a good diy

Disclaimer: not an expert and I have a suburban

Looking on LMC, they show the same regulator for the Burb and trucks. When I did my 3rd door (passenger side) it was back from the pictures shown. Here’s my comparison vs the pictures. See the chicken scratches on the printed page. So it’s my opinion the pics are swapped. Also, when I installed with Brothers felts, the motor still isn’t enough to move the window.
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[999Tinman]

Originally Posted by highwinger

Disclaimer: not an expert and I have a suburban

Looking on LMC, they show the same regulator for the Burb and trucks. When I did my 3rd door (passenger side) it was back from the pictures shown. Here’s my comparison vs the pictures. See the chicken scratches on the printed page. So it’s my opinion the pics are swapped. Also, when I installed with Brothers felts, the motor still isn’t enough to move the window.
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Thanks for the pics and the info. I watched your video. How long have they been un your truck? Still happy with them?

[highwinger]

I don’t think I did a video. I only did one and it still doesn’t move the window up & down so I’m not very happy. It may be the window felts tho. I’ve bought other runners from Brothers and then triplanes them so that may be the problem.
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[999Tinman]

Sorry wrong fellow.

[70STOVEBOLT]

Mine bound up too with the old weatherstripping about 3/4 of the way up so I will have to adjust the tracks a little bit and revisit it later because I got discouraged

[mygmctruck1]

I have been researching all this out and I like it . I did find a complete setup for a Chevy truck from a 94-05 . Ebay

Less than $80.00 for the pr. Has anyone tried these or will they even fit our trucks . Just curious , if they fit , this is a good way to go.