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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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Power Window-to-Handcrank Window Convert

Hey I have an 87 z28 with power windows and don't wanna have to buckle down and pay for new window motors, is there any way to remove the motors and put in a hand crank?
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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I really really really really really wish someone would answer this cuz I wanna do the saaaaame thang....

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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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yep, there's a manual to power window tech article in the tech section... you do the same thing, but reverse. I just put power windows in mine Also, I'd recomend you use rivets to put them in, bolts and nuts are really difficult to use.


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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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I'm gonna need some Linkage please bud thanks
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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I have done the conversion on my Formula, it really wasn't that bad, I removed the power window regulators, and replaced them with manual regulators. I believe it only took 15-20 minutes per door.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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so all i need to do is take out the window motor and put in the crank from the junk yard?
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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not quite... look at that tech article.. it's the whole window lowering assembly (well, the majority of it). If you see the picture, it'll make sense
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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could u link me the tech article
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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http://www.p71interceptor.com/thirdgen/powerwindows/
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