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| | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | I am hoping someone has dealt with this before...
Since I will soon be in the process of replacing both side windows in my truck because they are cracked and have never been a big fan of "crank" windows anyway, I am considering installing power windows...
How hard is this to do in a '37 Chevy truck and what would the best fit be for power window motors and controls in doors with the clearances the '37 has?
Any suggestions on any newer cars or trucks with power window motors (that may be found at a wrecking yard) that would be the right size or semi easy to retrofit like this?
Thanks in advance for your time and suggestions...
~Trev | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,243 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,243 | Look for the type that use a remote motor and cables. Specialty Power Window has a universal kit and Spal Power Windows makes a really nice universal kit. Joe | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 460 | Hey thanks Joe...
So am I to take it that there is nothing available in newer cars or trucks that can be used for the purpose and that I am looking to buy a custom specialty part instead of just pulling something out of an existing vehicle already on the market?
Thanks again...
~Trev | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | 37 ,
I have power windows in my 52 5 window ...they came from a wrecked mid 70's caddy , If ya want send me a message an Ill send ya few pics ....My Uncle installed em yrs back he said it took some engineerin of the regulators to make em work but you can junk yard a set into the doors i would think ? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,243 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,243 | Junk yard parts should work if you can find some close. Look at the Spal site, it might give you an idea what to look for. If you can, get the motors and stuff from rear doors on four door cars, they are always in better shape from less use. Measure the distance you need to lift and lower and look for same size doner car. Ford used cable drive alot, and our Honda had a small set up in it. The big gear drives from the '70s would be to big, I don't think they would fit in the door. Joe | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,445 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,445 | One thing to keep in mind is those old doors dont have a lot of room inside for all the mechanicals... check out a few of the "hot rodders" magazines, there are ad's for a few types that are reasonably priced and will fit the skinny doors nicely.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 23 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 23 | Check out www.itsasnapwireandcable.com I have used their power window kits on 2 old cars. Real easy to use and new. Plus you can't beat the price. | | |
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