Best way to add Power Windows/Locks to non-power C30? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**EricU** · 08-24-2020, 11:18 PM

I have started the build of my latest project, my 83 C30 Crew Cab dually Big Brown Turd and since I will be redoing the interior including the messed up door panels, I would like to add power windows, possibly to all four doors but at a minimum to the two front doors. Only doing the front doors does sound silly at first, but I have a lifted F350 daily driver and hardly ever roll down the rear door windows.

Anyways, what would be the best approach:
A) Scrounge up factory style Power Window regulators and motors such as these: Window Regulator Driver Side For Power Windows Chevrolet C10 1982-1987
B) Go all custom rodder style such as the ones that Brothers sells

C) And do the non-power window trucks have the unused wiring in the factory loom minus the door wiring?

**EricU** · 08-24-2020, 11:24 PM

Photos of the big brown one.

SCOTI · 08-25-2020, 12:14 AM

Rob the entire wiring set-up from a suburban. They're usually plentiful in yards & power windows were a common option.

**EricU** · 08-25-2020, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Rob the entire wiring set-up from a suburban. They're usually plentiful in yards & power windows were a common option.

Scoti, thanks for the tip. Though here in California, our junkyards are harder and harder to find.

* Are Suburban rear doors the same as a Crew Cab's rear doors?

I need to pick up a shop manual that includes the wiring diagrams.

I am assuming that my truck's main wiring harness should be PW/PL ready and that GM didn't have different P/Ns for different trim levels.
*Is that correct?

* Does anyone have any input on whether to use factory style regulators or the custom rodder style?

Seems to me that the factory ones should "fit" correctly but then GM didn't always have the best ideas...

**old Rusty C10** · 08-25-2020, 11:35 AM

i always found factory parts and ran em to the fuse box

aggie91 · 08-25-2020, 11:45 AM

member hatzie on here has a great thread with links to downloadable PDF files for the wiring diagrams and manuals. Here is a link to his thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545416

Yes, the suburban rear side doors are the same as the CC rear doors. The factory parts would be the best way to get power windows added.

unfortunately, member gmachinz has had his account suspended, but here is a thread he had for a CC power window harness that he builds. I think you can find in on Instagram or Facebook.
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=605271

SCOTI · 08-25-2020, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EricU

Scoti, thanks for the tip. Though here in California, our junkyards are harder and harder to find.

* Are Suburban rear doors the same as a Crew Cab's rear doors?

I need to pick up a shop manual that includes the wiring diagrams.

I am assuming that my truck's main wiring harness should be PW/PL ready and that GM didn't have different P/Ns for different trim levels.
*Is that correct?

* Does anyone have any input on whether to use factory style regulators or the custom rodder style?

Seems to me that the factory ones should "fit" correctly but then GM didn't always have the best ideas...

Yes, CC & Burbs shared rear doors.
I would use OE style regulators w/a relay set-up to speed things up & extend switch life.

**EricU** · 08-25-2020, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

member hatzie on here has a great thread with links to downloadable PDF files for the wiring diagrams and manuals. Here is a link to his thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545416....

Awesome links! Thanks!!

**EricU** · 08-25-2020, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

...unfortunately, member gmachinz has had his account suspended, but here is a thread he had for a CC power window harness that he builds. I think you can find in on Instagram or Facebook.
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=605271

Uh Oh!!! Do you happen to know his FB name? I did a search for gmacinz and came up with nothing.

Thanks again everyone for all the help!

aggie91 · 08-26-2020, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricU

Uh Oh!!! Do you happen to know his FB name? I did a search for gmacinz and came up with nothing.

Thanks again everyone for all the help!

Sent you a PM.

SCOTI · 08-26-2020, 03:55 PM

Your interior doesn't look any worse for wear than mine did when I got it.

08-24-2020, 11:18 PM	#1
EricU Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 240	Best way to add Power Windows/Locks to non-power C30? I have started the build of my latest project, my 83 C30 Crew Cab dually Big Brown Turd and since I will be redoing the interior including the messed up door panels, I would like to add power windows, possibly to all four doors but at a minimum to the two front doors. Only doing the front doors does sound silly at first, but I have a lifted F350 daily driver and hardly ever roll down the rear door windows. Anyways, what would be the best approach: A) Scrounge up factory style Power Window regulators and motors such as these: Window Regulator Driver Side For Power Windows Chevrolet C10 1982-1987 B) Go all custom rodder style such as the ones that Brothers sells C) And do the non-power window trucks have the unused wiring in the factory loom minus the door wiring? __________________ Sent by the random thoughts from the voices in my head...

08-24-2020, 11:24 PM	#2
EricU Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 240	Re: Best way to add Power Windows/Locks to non-power C30? Photos of the big brown one. Attached Images __________________ Sent by the random thoughts from the voices in my head...

08-25-2020, 12:14 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Best way to add Power Windows/Locks to non-power C30? Rob the entire wiring set-up from a suburban. They're usually plentiful in yards & power windows were a common option. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-25-2020, 11:35 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,261	Re: Best way to add Power Windows/Locks to non-power C30? i always found factory parts and ran em to the fuse box __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-25-2020, 11:45 AM	#6
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Best way to add Power Windows/Locks to non-power C30? member hatzie on here has a great thread with links to downloadable PDF files for the wiring diagrams and manuals. Here is a link to his thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545416 Yes, the suburban rear side doors are the same as the CC rear doors. The factory parts would be the best way to get power windows added. unfortunately, member gmachinz has had his account suspended, but here is a thread he had for a CC power window harness that he builds. I think you can find in on Instagram or Facebook. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=605271 __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-26-2020, 03:55 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Best way to add Power Windows/Locks to non-power C30? Your interior doesn't look any worse for wear than mine did when I got it. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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