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71meangreenc10 · 08-09-2010, 09:08 PM

Went with A1,
Bolted up easy, took my time, replaced all the stuff inside the doors, good price too. Will post pics tomorrow. Windows go up/down smooth.

Smitty

Zoomin · 08-09-2010, 10:40 PM

Glad to hear it. How much of a hassle was it to run the wires?

*barnharts4* · 08-09-2010, 11:47 PM

I just completed an installation of Autoloc bolt in with Hotronics window crank controllers with wing windows in a 71 stepside. DO NOT let anyone talk you into removing the window glass our the wing. The secret of ease of installation is to have a good template to drill the 3 holes that hold the crank handle controller in place. I have a friend that is a retired engineer and he made me up a high quality template that is based on the 2 front studs of the window lift mechanism. First 3 holes, perfect alignment. Also, keep in mind that the crank handle mechanism has to be on an angle with the wires facing forward or the window mechanism gear will hit it in its downward travel. Anything else that I can help you with please let me know.

*barnharts4* · 08-09-2010, 11:49 PM

I just completed an installation of Autoloc bolt in with Hotronics window crank controllers with wing windows in a 71 stepside. DO NOT let anyone talk you into removing the window glass or the wing. The secret of ease of installation is to have a good template to drill the 3 holes that hold the crank handle controller in place. I have a friend that is a retired engineer and he made me up a high quality template that is based on the 2 front studs of the window lift mechanism. First 3 holes, perfect alignment. Also, keep in mind that the crank handle mechanism has to be on an angle with the wires facing forward or the window mechanism gear will hit it in its downward travel. Anything else that I can help you with please let me know.

C10-Driver · 08-10-2010, 02:06 AM

I went with the A1 Electric kit and would recommend it based on the quality, ease of installation and reasonable price. It is a bit of work but only because you have to take all the glass out of the doors. The unit bolts straight into the factory holes and replaces the entire manual mechanism. Wiring is a bit of work but any kit would be the same. A1 has wiring kits and switches available. I have a custom interior so I went with a double switch mounted in the console and used a set of stainless "hot-rod" style wire looms to run the wires out the front of the door into the cab which turned out quite well.

1-PU70 · 08-10-2010, 10:49 AM

Went with A-1.Have put about 50000 miles since 2003 when I put them in and have not had a problem since.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-10-2010, 01:11 PM

A1 it is,

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SWB4x4 · 08-10-2010, 01:46 PM

I just picked up a Brandnew Electric Life set for a whopping $100!

I'm running the electric life kit in my 68 Camaro and the direct bolt up goes in with ease.

mikemileski · 08-10-2010, 03:19 PM

Isn't part of the reason of going with power windows being able to roll the passenger window up and down from the driver's seat? How can you do this if you use the crank operated switches without reaching all the way across the seat?

Mike Mileski
Tucson, AZ

71meangreenc10 · 08-10-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Glad to hear it. How much of a hassle was it to run the wires?

Simple with a 1/2 drill bit. I still owe pics...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-PU70

Went with A-1.Have put about 50000 miles since 2003 when I put them in and have not had a problem since.

Nice switches, looks clean

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikemileski

Isn't part of the reason of going with power windows being able to roll the passenger window up and down from the driver's seat? How can you do this if you use the crank operated switches without reaching all the way across the seat?

Mike Mileski
Tucson, AZ

Great point Mike.....

Smitty

Zoomin · 08-10-2010, 09:51 PM

Reading this thread cost me $300 today...

DustyC10 · 08-10-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Reading this thread cost me $300 today...

haha... I am thinking the same thing... we'll see what the budget allows...

extd56 · 08-10-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Thats a good point Numbers....i wonder what it would take to make some. I would likew to put this in my burb too..

Smitty

You can have nu relics make you a power window kit for your rear Suburban windows. They will probably need your original window cranks and will make you a kit. I had them make me power windows for my 56 Chevy truck about 10 years ago and I had to send in my old regulators. They rebuilt the arms and installed GM motors in them and are still working today or at least last time I drove the truck.

71meangreenc10 · 08-11-2010, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extd56

You can have nu relics make you a power window kit for your rear Suburban windows. They will probably need your original window cranks and will make you a kit. I had them make me power windows for my 56 Chevy truck about 10 years ago and I had to send in my old regulators. They rebuilt the arms and installed GM motors in them and are still working today or at least last time I drove the truck.

Dude,
Thats the info I need......

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 08-11-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Reading this thread cost me $300 today...

You will love it man......

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 08-11-2010, 12:56 PM

Here are some pics of the finished product, under 300 to the door, (without cost of new scrapers and inner seals). I bought the caps just for now, we will see if I go into another direction, but its a daily driver. I put the switches in the middle to keep the kids from killing the passenger motor. Great kit.

Smitty

marcsRX · 08-11-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Here are some pics of the finished product, under 300 to the door, (without cost of new scrapers and inner seals). I bought the caps just for now, we will see if I go into another direction, but its a daily driver. I put the switches in the middle to keep the kids from killing the passenger motor. Great kit.

Smitty

What kit is it?

71meangreenc10 · 08-11-2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcsRX

What kit is it?

GM49-K $249.95 regulators

4980-21-007 $39.95 Wiring kit with switches

CAPS $4.00 Door Plugs

http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/...ct_Code=GM49-K

FREE SHIPPING.....

Smitty

marcsRX · 08-11-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

GM49-K $249.95 regulators

4980-21-007 $39.95 Wiring kit with switches

CAPS $4.00 Door Plugs

http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/...ct_Code=GM49-K

FREE SHIPPING.....

Smitty

Not bad. I may have to look into getting that kit!

**John Fabris** · 08-11-2010, 04:56 PM

It is all about the wiring grasshopper.

Actually, you have the option of wiring in a relay to a micro switch, and when pressed, you can control the passenger widow from the driver side switch.

John

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikemileski

Isn't part of the reason of going with power windows being able to roll the passenger window up and down from the driver's seat? How can you do this if you use the crank operated switches without reaching all the way across the seat?

Mike Mileski
Tucson, AZ

extd56 · 08-11-2010, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Fabris

It is all about the wiring grasshopper.

Actually, you have the option of wiring in a relay to a micro switch, and when pressed, you can control the passenger widow from the driver side switch.

John

SO what do you do when you have 4 doors with power windows?

bigsnookmaster · 08-11-2010, 07:08 PM

Made my own bezels for a factory GM switch:

71meangreenc10 · 08-11-2010, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

Made my own bezels for a factory GM switch:

Those are sweet.....

Smitty

Zoomin · 08-17-2010, 12:09 AM

Well, I swallowed hard and went after the panels with a dremel... I think it has a pretty nice period look to it.

68 TT · 08-17-2010, 10:37 AM

Anybody tried making their own using some square body power window regulators?

I have a spare set of beat up power window doors for a square body and was thinking it might be pretty straight forward to take the parts needed from the donor doors and merge them with some 67-72 regulators.

I am going to try it but need to pick up a spare 67-72 door to work on as I don't want to ruin the ones on my 67 if it doesn't work out for some reason.

Might try to install the power locks too.

08-09-2010, 09:08 PM	#26
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Who's running power windows? Went with A1, Bolted up easy, took my time, replaced all the stuff inside the doors, good price too. Will post pics tomorrow. Windows go up/down smooth. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

08-09-2010, 10:40 PM	#27
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Who's running power windows? Glad to hear it. How much of a hassle was it to run the wires? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-09-2010, 11:47 PM	#28
barnharts4 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Huntingdon,Pa. Posts: 47	Re: Who's running power windows? I just completed an installation of Autoloc bolt in with Hotronics window crank controllers with wing windows in a 71 stepside. DO NOT let anyone talk you into removing the window glass our the wing. The secret of ease of installation is to have a good template to drill the 3 holes that hold the crank handle controller in place. I have a friend that is a retired engineer and he made me up a high quality template that is based on the 2 front studs of the window lift mechanism. First 3 holes, perfect alignment. Also, keep in mind that the crank handle mechanism has to be on an angle with the wires facing forward or the window mechanism gear will hit it in its downward travel. Anything else that I can help you with please let me know.

08-09-2010, 11:49 PM	#29
barnharts4 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Huntingdon,Pa. Posts: 47	Re: Who's running power windows? I just completed an installation of Autoloc bolt in with Hotronics window crank controllers with wing windows in a 71 stepside. DO NOT let anyone talk you into removing the window glass or the wing. The secret of ease of installation is to have a good template to drill the 3 holes that hold the crank handle controller in place. I have a friend that is a retired engineer and he made me up a high quality template that is based on the 2 front studs of the window lift mechanism. First 3 holes, perfect alignment. Also, keep in mind that the crank handle mechanism has to be on an angle with the wires facing forward or the window mechanism gear will hit it in its downward travel. Anything else that I can help you with please let me know.

08-10-2010, 02:06 AM	#30
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Who's running power windows? I went with the A1 Electric kit and would recommend it based on the quality, ease of installation and reasonable price. It is a bit of work but only because you have to take all the glass out of the doors. The unit bolts straight into the factory holes and replaces the entire manual mechanism. Wiring is a bit of work but any kit would be the same. A1 has wiring kits and switches available. I have a custom interior so I went with a double switch mounted in the console and used a set of stainless "hot-rod" style wire looms to run the wires out the front of the door into the cab which turned out quite well. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

08-10-2010, 10:49 AM	#31
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: Who's running power windows? Went with A-1.Have put about 50000 miles since 2003 when I put them in and have not had a problem since. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

08-10-2010, 01:11 PM	#32
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: Who's running power windows? A1 it is, ; __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-10-2010, 01:46 PM	#33
SWB4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nor*Cal CALIFORNIA Posts: 157	Re: Who's running power windows? I just picked up a Brandnew Electric Life set for a whopping $100! I'm running the electric life kit in my 68 Camaro and the direct bolt up goes in with ease. __________________ J.T. 1972 SWB 4X4 on 35"s with 6" lift all around 3/4 ton running gear with high steer and 4.88s 350/th350. SOON TO BE DONE:2" higher in front 37"s,LSX Swap,Hugger Orange & White Paint Scheme,Air Conditioning,Power Windows & Locks,Complete Gauge Kit,Tank Relocation,Double Din Nav with full Audio System. My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4169140

08-10-2010, 03:19 PM	#34
mikemileski Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 66	Re: Who's running power windows? Isn't part of the reason of going with power windows being able to roll the passenger window up and down from the driver's seat? How can you do this if you use the crank operated switches without reaching all the way across the seat? Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ

08-10-2010, 09:51 PM	#36
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Who's running power windows? Reading this thread cost me $300 today... __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-11-2010, 12:56 PM	#41
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Who's running power windows? Here are some pics of the finished product, under 300 to the door, (without cost of new scrapers and inner seals). I bought the caps just for now, we will see if I go into another direction, but its a daily driver. I put the switches in the middle to keep the kids from killing the passenger motor. Great kit. Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

08-11-2010, 07:08 PM	#47
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Who's running power windows? Made my own bezels for a factory GM switch: Attached Images __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

08-17-2010, 12:09 AM	#49
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Who's running power windows? Well, I swallowed hard and went after the panels with a dremel... I think it has a pretty nice period look to it. Attached Images __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-17-2010, 10:37 AM	#50
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Who's running power windows? Anybody tried making their own using some square body power window regulators? I have a spare set of beat up power window doors for a square body and was thinking it might be pretty straight forward to take the parts needed from the donor doors and merge them with some 67-72 regulators. I am going to try it but need to pick up a spare 67-72 door to work on as I don't want to ruin the ones on my 67 if it doesn't work out for some reason. Might try to install the power locks too. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars



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