Power Locks/Windows in a non-power car
#1
Power Locks/Windows in a non-power car
I am going to purchase a 92 Camaro RS, but the only thing I don't like about it is that it has manual windows and locks, and my question is this:
How hard will it be to take the power lock and power window system from my dead 84 Sport Coupe and install it in the 92?
Can anyone provide any helpful information about this? and if not does anyone know where I can have aftermarket power windows and locks put in the car, and how much should this cost. Any info you have is appreciated. Thanks!
How hard will it be to take the power lock and power window system from my dead 84 Sport Coupe and install it in the 92?
Can anyone provide any helpful information about this? and if not does anyone know where I can have aftermarket power windows and locks put in the car, and how much should this cost. Any info you have is appreciated. Thanks!
#2
i've retrofitted both OE power locks & OE power windows to a thirdgen. some recent threads that may be of intrest:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=99665
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=99525
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=96396
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=99665
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=99525
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...threadid=96396
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Car: 89 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
I added power windows to mine.. it was pretty easy.. I also have ashop manual that said step by step how to remove and re-install.
#5
scratch that, I just figured out all I needed to know - thanks for all the help!
But I am still wondering how much it would cost to just have it done, like at a car stereo store or something....I would appreciate your estimates!
But I am still wondering how much it would cost to just have it done, like at a car stereo store or something....I would appreciate your estimates!
#6
car stereo shop is very likely to use one of the aftermarket power window kits such as spal (http://www.spal-usa.com) that grips where the window crank used to be. sounds like a good idea at first, but in practice the plastic grips strip out and the motor does not develop very much torque.
if you plan on keeping the car for a while, consider using oe gm parts or a kit such as http://www.electric-life.com that includes a new "scissor" regulator.
if you plan on keeping the car for a while, consider using oe gm parts or a kit such as http://www.electric-life.com that includes a new "scissor" regulator.
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#11
changing out the regulators & wiring the car for power windows is definetly not a quick job.
probably be best to approach it in steps over the course of a few days or a couple weeks.
First wire the car & install the switches
next connect the power regulators to connectors and see if they work
finally change out regulators one door at a time
probably be best to approach it in steps over the course of a few days or a couple weeks.
First wire the car & install the switches
next connect the power regulators to connectors and see if they work
finally change out regulators one door at a time
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The rivet gun pictured is from http://www.harborfreight.com and came with 25 1/4" rivets, only 8 were needed for the job.
"LARGE CAPACITY HAND RIVETER
Extra long handles give you added leverage wtih minimal effort. Lets you rivet where other tools can't reach. Comes with nosepieces for 1/8'', 3/16'', 3/32'' and 1/4'' diameter rivets. Made of 3/4'' thick steel tubing with comfort grip.
25 pcs. of each size rivet
ITEM 41291-1VGA"
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=41291
"LARGE CAPACITY HAND RIVETER
Extra long handles give you added leverage wtih minimal effort. Lets you rivet where other tools can't reach. Comes with nosepieces for 1/8'', 3/16'', 3/32'' and 1/4'' diameter rivets. Made of 3/4'' thick steel tubing with comfort grip.
25 pcs. of each size rivet
ITEM 41291-1VGA"
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=41291
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