Power Window Project DIY 64-66 TRUCK

[kieth]

Originally Posted by kieth

My brother is making (with a stero lithograph printer) copies of the metal bracket required to adapt the 9 tooth power window unit. 10-12 of these will be available for free prototype testing. Only charge will be for postage....first come first served. Call or text 918-630-4665------email kieth.ruleco@hotmail.com

update, guy who digitizes the part has been on vacation. Will get started on bracket this week. Kieth

[88k5jimmy]

Originally Posted by kieth

update, guy who digitizes the part has been on vacation. Will get started on bracket this week. Kieth

Kieth

Did you find takers for your prototype testing?

UPDATED VIDEO;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9_7...ature=youtu.be

this shows my install of the retro window crank handle from Auto Loc; ALso my complaining of the PRICE!!! $100 per side; and the thing BINDS when engaged! What a low end piece of garbage, IMHO.

Speaking of low end pieces of garbage, you will see the other set of retro crank switches I bought, from Dannys Rod Shop on EBAY. these have a knurled shaft that does not even close fit my handles. My guess, fits 67-72. My loss, $139 gone.

In any case, the pass window is done on inside, now I need to run wires to ignition fused and GND.

BTW, does anyone know a good pass through that I can shuttle wires from cab to door? Something nice? I saw a spring with great mount for door and cab, wires ran through spring, I am sorry I did not buy when saw....

further, I have video coming where I do actual modification of regulator and mount motor to it for prep for drivers door, coming in next day or so.

Lastly, I may give you a sneak peak at a new product I am testing out, is a solid state module that will add one-touch express window up/down and power door lock control, also has receiver and transmitter fob for remote entry.

Steve

Any updates on window switch after the Auto Loc one? What about wiring routing update?

[Steve Van Gent]

Steve

Any updates on window switch after the Auto Loc one? What about wiring routing update?


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Sorry, been distracted. No, sadly, the Auto Loc switch is best I have found. I dont think a DIY version will work the way I want with the time I am willing to invest. I would love it if someone would work that angle;

On the routing, I ran wires as inconspicuously as I could, but I will be re-running them soon and post an update.

Lastly, for Express up and down, I am testing a module for a friend that is in beta design phase right now; it is programmable and one use is for power windows; This one has been programmed for use in a vehicle with retro handles; Is very cool what user can do with OEM old school handle! I will post details once install is complete and pretty.

[Pontiacgurudan]

As a motorcycle mechanic I started thinking about the shift mechanism, the shaft has a centering spring that straddles a pin holds the spring and acts as a stop to limit travel. If I can find a mechanism with the same spline as the window lever I think I can make a stout switch using a couple micro switches and relays. Here's a pic of a Honda shift mech with the spring. Anybody have any thoughts on this idea?

[1enick72]

Late but following

[Steve Van Gent]

Originally Posted by Pontiacgurudan

As a motorcycle mechanic I started thinking about the shift mechanism, the shaft has a centering spring that straddles a pin holds the spring and acts as a stop to limit travel. If I can find a mechanism with the same spline as the window lever I think I can make a stout switch using a couple micro switches and relays. Here's a pic of a Honda shift mech with the spring. Anybody have any thoughts on this idea?

That is a cool idea! Had not considered this. How much are these Shift mechanisms? Still need a cam and switches mounted to toggle...

[Pontiacgurudan]

Originally Posted by Steve Van Gent

That is a cool idea! Had not considered this. How much are these Shift mechanisms? Still need a cam and switches mounted to toggle...

You can get them on eBay or out of almost any Japanese motorcycle. I've been digging around and found one with the correct spline but the shaft is too long. I have a handful more to go through, if I don't find the perfect match I'll start cutting and welding. I'll try to post some pics soon, doing it at work on during downtime.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by kieth

update, guy who digitizes the part has been on vacation. Will get started on bracket this week. Kieth

I email you this weekend for info on that bracket.

[Sick5]

ok who has the parts list?? lol

[Steve Van Gent]

Originally Posted by Sick5

ok who has the parts list?? lol

The parts list is scattered in this thread, but trust me, it is all here. When I get a few free minutes, I will pull it all together...

[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by Steve Van Gent

The parts list is scattered in this thread, but trust me, it is all here. When I get a few free minutes, I will pull it all together...

Thank you so much for the write up and the you tube. read all this again and watched all your videos, great stuff.

With that said, i have found all four motors on Amazon and the pigtails. Any new updates on this? I know one person added some metal to the back to mount the motor differently, did this pan out or ? I was wondering if it made installing the wing window any easier?

Thanks again.

[CousinTone]

Hey all, ave got a quick update that addresses the spacing issue for the use of the square body plate and the Astro van that Steve posted a while back.

As I was watching his videos, over and over to understand the process, I followed his guidance and came up with a few updates that will make the fit a bit more square and not place any extra pressure on the post/axle of the teeth in the motor.

Here’s a few pics of how I followed Steve’s instructions and where I added some updates.

For the motor, I used a small angle grinder, it’s easier to manage this close cut and not damage the sector or gear teeth, you have to grind at an angle to miss the teeth while removing the gear cover, so go slow and carefully.

You also need to grind down the rivets as seen adjacent to the opening and you can see that started as I cut.

[CousinTone]

As you remove the gear cover, go ahead and smooth the new opening with a file or carbide burr.

[Steve Van Gent]

Originally Posted by Sick5

ok who has the parts list?? lol

Had a few minutes today, here is list so far;

MOTOR with correct tooth pitch (GMC Safari model):

https://www.carparts.com/details/Che...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

Spacer that must be used for mounting motor above. The motor that comes with spacer will NOT WORK, wrong pitch teeth. WE ONLY WANT THE SPACER THAT COMES WITH THIS MOTOR. Give motor to your square body friends…

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-742-15...Motors+742-150

Manual Regulator that will be used. NOTE: YOU will need both Right and Left side versions, which are different:

https://www.classicparts.com/1964-66...tinfo/18-730/#
https://www.classicparts.com/1964-66...ctinfo/18-729/

Motor Pigtail wiring:

https://www.repairconnector.com/prod...r-1979-up.html

Power window RETRO handle control- this one takes some effort to install and is very generic, not 64-66 friendly, but will work. QUITE EXPENSIVE!!! (ANYONE THAT FINDS A BETTER RETRO SWITCH OPTION, PLEASE POST!)

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...UaAktvEALw_wcB