ok im in the middle of restoring my 1985 iroc and i need a new drivers side door due to all the dents. i got one for a steal but its a crank door and i have power windows. how do you swap the power window assembly from my original door into the new door that has a crank setup? i have no idea where to even begin. i know im going to have to cut some rivets, but i dont want to start butchering metal until i check with you guys. thanks

 

I want to say you don't have to. I thought the door already had/has the holes for the rivets there. Maybe someone else konws for sure.

 

no i mean i know you have to cut some rivets to get the crank assembly out and the motor assembly out of the bad door. i just want to know the steps and if it requires taking out the window or not.

 

why do u want electric windows. the motors are notorious for failure. i luv my cranks no need to swap

 

Knock the centers out of the big rivits and then knock them sideways (off) with a chizel. The regulator falls out.

You should do this before you put it on the car so the window glass in/out will be easier. It won't scrape the A- pillar.

You should put the same style rivits back in. BIG gun needed for them however. Bolts can/will interfere with the glass, door panel, and usually loosen up in time.

 

I remember did a picture how-to article......

Try a search to find the old posts.....

 

The tech article might help a little too. Its not about converting from manual to power I don't think, but you still might be able to find some helpful information

Power Windows Tech Article

Good luck

 

ok thanks. yeah i dove into it deeper last night and found my worst nightmare.............a tensioner spring ::shivers:: i can tell already there are going to be some busted knuckles............