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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Window Motor Replacement 1991 Firebird

So on Firebirdnation.com a set of motors with regulators is $400.00 for both left and right doors. On eBay there are tons of different motors, some with regulators, some without, for half or even less than half of that. Question is: are the ones on eBay or the reproductions any good?

If so, anyone use a specific one that they would endorse?
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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Re: Window Motor Replacement 1991 Firebird

Originally Posted by Chee-sen
So on Firebirdnation.com a set of motors with regulators is $400.00 for both left and right doors. On eBay there are tons of different motors, some with regulators, some without, for half or even less than half of that. Question is: are the ones on eBay or the reproductions any good?

If so, anyone use a specific one that they would endorse?
try www.rockauto.com
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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Re: Window Motor Replacement 1991 Firebird

I just replaced my worn out motor with a aftermarket from oreilley. Been a month n no complaints. Paid $30.
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Old May 7, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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Re: Window Motor Replacement 1991 Firebird

I am having trouble finding the regulator at this point. Those are hard to come by at an affordable price.
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Old May 7, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Re: Window Motor Replacement 1991 Firebird

I see that Classic Industries has a kit that includes everything for $289, but I am not sure if they are correct, judging from the generic picture they posted. But $289 for a set vs. $189 a piece from Firebird Central is very different. Anyone know if there is a reason for such a difference?
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Old May 9, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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Re: Window Motor Replacement 1991 Firebird

Is your regulator actually bad? It's usually just the motor that goes out...hence why you're having trouble finding one.
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Old May 9, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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Re: Window Motor Replacement 1991 Firebird

I just made a purchase of $140 which was for two motors and two regulators and all the hardware... came from a FB with low mileage. Guaranteed by the vendor to work. I figured might as well change the motor and regulator while the shop is in there taking care of everything else...
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