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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

Got this kit from amazon for about $70 and finally got time to install it today. Check it out:

Video of windows: http://tinypic.com/r/35moe3q/4









(I know the wires are atrocious, I still have to route them through the door grommets)

Here's the kit:
FULL COMPLETE CAR TRUCK 2 WINDOW AUTOMATIC POWER KIT WITH 3 SWITCHES KIT : Amazon.com : Automotive FULL COMPLETE CAR TRUCK 2 WINDOW AUTOMATIC POWER KIT WITH 3 SWITCHES KIT : Amazon.com : Automotive

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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

thats pretty cool man. where did you get the caps to cover the holes?
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 11:21 PM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

They are included in the kit, with all different sizes and depths
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:07 AM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

I have been thinking about doing the same thing. Have you thought about mounting the switches in the center console? Also, is that the only place you can mount the motor? I have a speaker mounted right where you put it (my speaker goes farther into the corner than yours does).

How fast do they go up?
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

Just checked it out... they also have a power door lock kit for about 32 plus shipping.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

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I have been thinking about doing the same thing. Have you thought about mounting the switches in the center console? Also, is that the only place you can mount the motor? I have a speaker mounted right where you put it (my speaker goes farther into the corner than yours does).

How fast do they go up?
You could put the switches anywhere im sure, I just didn't want to hack up the console. You can put the motor anywhere but that place allowed the door panel to lay flat still opposed to putting the motor on the outside of the panel. They go up decently fast, like 90s windows. The passenger one goes up much slower than drivers for some reason but I'm not complaining as long as I dont have to crank anymore.


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Just checked it out... they also have a power door lock kit for about 32 plus shipping.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...ess-locks.html
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

Sorry, I don't like it. I got a complete changeover off ebay,motors, regulators, wiring and switches for less. (60 shipped) Plugs right in to the accessory block under drivers kick panel. It's a little more work, but it always is to do something the right way.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Sorry, I don't like it. I got a complete changeover off ebay,motors, regulators, wiring and switches for less. (60 shipped) Plugs right in to the accessory block under drivers kick panel. It's a little more work, but it always is to do something the right way.
Is that an OEM kit? What did you do about the holes in the door panels?
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

Originally Posted by ternandes
Is that an OEM kit? What did you do about the holes in the door panels?

Took a little piece of carpet and glued it on the backside. Not perfect but you'd have to get down and inspect it to really notice.(hole is only like 1/2") And yes it was a removal from an electric equipped car.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

82-92 Camaro Firebird Electric Power Door Locks Windows (290525754472)
Sale date: 01/26/11
$41.00


+ $20.00shipping


In case you doubted me. They are out there if you take your time and search for the stuff. Don't just jump on the first one you find.

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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

Well I want to keep my speaker and I don't think it would fit with a stock window motor
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

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82-92 Camaro Firebird Electric Power Door Locks Windows (290525754472)
Sale date: 01/26/11
$41.00


+ $20.00shipping


In case you doubted me. They are out there if you take your time and search for the stuff. Don't just jump on the first one you find.
I didn't doubt you. I was just wondering if it was used out of an OEM equipped car, otherwise why would you say it was done "the right way".

The aftermarket kits that I have seen on ebay are hundreds of dollars. I did see that thirdgen ranch or one of those places does sell "kits" that are salvaged out of thirdgens.
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

OEM is the only right way IMO. And make no mistake about it, you will often pay for it. My purchase seems to have been an exceptional deal now that I looked on ebay again today for more like it. (forgot the lock actuators and switches came with it too, I already had them) But I have no doubt if you look enough you can find something similar.
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

i just bought a 86 with manual windows and the 87 i have and useing for parts has electric is the wireing there for the stock set up or no?
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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Re: My manual crank windows to power windows converstion

The wiring won't be there unless it was equipped with power windows. The dash shell has to come out to get at the donor cars wiring and to put the wiring in the recipient. It runs in a plastic loom mounted just under the windshield. Be sure to remember where the screws and bolts all go and to put them all back or you will get rattles.
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