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Enduro55 03-25-2023 01:46 PM
Power window harness boot installation
 
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I am trying to install power windows in my 1965 gmc truck. Where is the best place to drill holes for the wiring harness for the power windows? See my two pics below - is there an advantage of one over the other or other ideas I should consider? Thanks for any insights…. Angie

karlbenz 03-26-2023 10:56 AM
Re: Power window harness boot installation
 
I'm curious about this also :mm:

vin63 03-28-2023 09:43 AM
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Here's how I mounted mine. Your first pic might pinch the loom. I cut hole a little lower on the door compared to the pillar structure on the cab, so that the loom ended up more vertical when the door is closed...provides a little more slack in the harness to prevent too much tension on the harness.

88Stanger 03-28-2023 02:59 PM
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damn cool idea guys

Richard 03-28-2023 11:14 PM
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Like to bend into a U myself. Think it allows less bunching of the rubber and also Allows extra wire for the movement. If there is room inbetween front of door and mounting pillar when door is closed I prefer to put it there as wire access is easier when door and fender is installed.

cgrocen 03-29-2023 02:33 PM
Re: Power window harness boot installation
 
You may want to take a look at this photo. I have a junk '64-'66 driver's door that I cut open. There is an additional panel that is a stiffener for the front of the door. You will probably have to cut through that in order to route your wires, although it may be possible to just cut through the front part of the door and then go up and over the top of the inside panel.

https://i.postimg.cc/Px3gWc0m/20230329-113046.jpg

karlbenz 03-29-2023 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cgrocen (Post 9191519)
You may want to take a look at this photo. I have a junk '64-'66 driver's door that I cut open. There is an additional panel that is a stiffener for the front of the door. You will probably have to cut through that in order to route your wires, although it may be possible to just cut through the front part of the door and then go up and over the top of the inside panel.
Yeah, I seen that. Been contemplating that since we started doing the sheet metal work on the door

Richard 03-29-2023 11:50 PM
Re: Power window harness boot installation
 
The inside of doors on my 72 have a similar reinforcement on the hinge side. Drilling the hole close to the outer skin should avoid going into cavity. Is a good location as well for how I am going to install the boot, as the first pic i posted.

Enduro55 04-02-2023 03:09 PM
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Thanks everyone…. All good pics and helped me a lot. Here is what I went with based on what you shared and I had some measurements taken with the pics hoping that helps some future installation questions…. Check out where I landed and again thank you all…..

Angie


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