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**First c10** · 11-15-2013, 07:15 PM

I went to the wrecking yard and found a 70 GMC I was going to get a set of window regulators but they wanted $50 each. so I ordered some goodmark repops at $26 to try. figured what the hell its just $52 and I dont have to take my truck apart until its time to install the power set up!

Question is $50 each expensive for regulators at a wrecking yard???

short n wide 72 · 11-15-2013, 11:36 PM

Great idea!

Thanks for sharing.

Bigdav160 · 11-16-2013, 05:23 PM

Bringin' it back to the top for a heads up.

While looking a drawings in the service manual (pondering the rear window regulators in my Suburban) I just realized I welded my motor bracket and gear 180º in the wrong direction.

Don't use the pics in post #35 as a guide.

Syndrome · 11-17-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Bringin' it back to the top for a heads up.

While looking a drawings in the service manual (pondering the rear window regulators in my Suburban) I just realized I welded my motor bracket and gear 180º in the wrong direction.

Don't use the pics in post #35 as a guide.

You should contact a moderator and have them edit your post so no one gets caught up with bad ideas.

68 TT · 11-20-2013, 02:58 AM

Nice work.

The switches, wiring and relay from a 77-87 Square body truck would be easy to install for a correct look.

jimcaf · 11-21-2013, 11:03 AM

I just got these switches off EBAY,best deal Iv could find http://www.ebay.com/itm/TWO-UNIVERSA...81255183341%26
I havent got them installed yet making a bezel took a little time,they feel and look like real good quality pieces,also just ordered a pair of these http://www.jegs.com/i/Electric+Life/...0-099/10002/-1 ,so my wires dont get pinched going from the door to the cab.
Does anyone have photos where they drilled and ran there wires to transition from the doors into the cab??? thanks jim

highwinger · 12-02-2018, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

Bringin' it back to the top for a heads up.

While looking a drawings in the service manual (pondering the rear window regulators in my Suburban) I just realized I welded my motor bracket and gear 180º in the wrong direction.

Don't use the pics in post #35 as a guide.

Those pics appear the same as the others so are rear windows different in the burbs? I can't imagine not having purchased the assy manuals yet, but I'm not finding it...grrr... Before I took the regulator out of the 3rd door, I held the motor in place and it seemed correct. Got pics?

motorcritter · 11-17-2013, 05:10 PM

I'm going to work with my Dodge Dakota regulator/motor combos- I've got a set of F-body convertible regulator/motor units, too. Winter is coming and I'll have plenty of time to 'experiment'. The window crank/switch idea is also in the plans- that should be pretty easy, compared to gabbing in the regulators.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-21-2013, 01:19 PM

jimcaf, did you leave your motor plate the way it is in your pic, or did you have to trim it for clearance? The OP has a specific shape to his motor plate, I was going to just use a rectangular plate, unless there will be clearance issues.

Thanks,
Mark

jimcaf · 11-21-2013, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

jimcaf, did you leave your motor plate the way it is in your pic, or did you have to trim it for clearance? The OP has a specific shape to his motor plate, I was going to just use a rectangular plate, unless there will be clearance issues.

Thanks,
Mark

Mark,,,I did just leave it in a rectangular shape and had no issues, the only clearance issue I had that came close was a guide I fabricated to keep the big gear on the regulator in better alignment (not completely necessary) and that is not really a problem its just touching the side of the window guide on the vent assembly.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-21-2013, 02:31 PM

jimcaf, would it be possible to see a pic of the other side of your regulators?

jimcaf · 11-21-2013, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

jimcaf, would it be possible to see a pic of the other side of your regulators?

Mark,,I dont have a photo of it with the guide in place,Im hoping not to have to pull them back out Im in the process of installing new glass if I do Il post a picture with the guide I fabricated in place jim

jimcaf · 11-21-2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

jimcaf, would it be possible to see a pic of the other side of your regulators?

go back to the top of page 2 ,I like how COLGAD did his guide

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-21-2013, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the pic, I just wanted to see if you had to clearance the plate for the motor. I don't have my motors yet, but I thought I could go ahead and make the plates ahead of time. I think the motors all have the same bolt pattern and placement of the gear. I like the guide idea too. Thanks again for taking the time to post the pics.

Thanks,
Mark

jimcaf · 11-22-2013, 05:31 PM

Mark ,,you might want to make the plates and drill out the big hole and wait welding and on the last 3 till you could hold the motor in place and line up the gears..

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-22-2013, 06:02 PM

Jim, that was my intention. I don't have my motors yet so I can't drill the mounting holes.
What did you cut the big round hole with, a hole saw?

jimcaf · 11-22-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Jim, that was my intention. I don't have my motors yet so I can't drill the mounting holes.
What did you cut the big round hole with, a hole saw?

Mark ,,I used a hole saw

jimcaf · 11-22-2013, 09:26 PM

I just got my Ebay switches wired,,there real nice!! great deal on those,My local ecology pick a part wanted more $$

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-21-2014, 04:11 PM

How do you remove the spring from the regulator?

bonnieclyde100 · 01-21-2014, 07:06 PM

put the regulator in the up position and pry it off carefully. it might help to put a towel over it while prying off.

Chrysis · 01-21-2014, 07:42 PM

Well, looks like I have a winter Project! I had been thinking about doing this.

colgad · 04-23-2014, 10:44 PM

I finished mine a while back but just got around to installing them now that the doors are painted. They work great the window goes up nice and quick. No issues at all.
Thanks so so much for this great tip. Glad I found it on YouTube and then the pattern on the forum.
thanks again

bonnieclyde100 · 04-23-2014, 11:22 PM

glad it worked out for you to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

I finished mine a while back but just got around to installing them now that the doors are painted. They work great the window goes up nice and quick. No issues at all.
Thanks so so much for this great tip. Glad I found it on YouTube and then the pattern on the forum.
thanks again

55dude · 06-23-2014, 08:20 PM

great write up! ford taurus (95) has 9 tooth gear also. work great for AD truck conversion. those 91 motors are cheap $16 rockauto!

fastlane · 06-23-2014, 08:46 PM

sweet! defiantly doing this!!

11-15-2013, 07:15 PM	#1
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I went to the wrecking yard and found a 70 GMC I was going to get a set of window regulators but they wanted $50 each. so I ordered some goodmark repops at $26 to try. figured what the hell its just $52 and I dont have to take my truck apart until its time to install the power set up! Question is $50 each expensive for regulators at a wrecking yard??? __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

11-15-2013, 11:36 PM	#2
short n wide 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 28	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

11-20-2013, 02:58 AM	#5
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Nice work. The switches, wiring and relay from a 77-87 Square body truck would be easy to install for a correct look. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

11-21-2013, 11:03 AM	#6
jimcaf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Valley Center,CA Posts: 89	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I just got these switches off EBAY,best deal Iv could find http://www.ebay.com/itm/TWO-UNIVERSA...81255183341%26 I havent got them installed yet making a bezel took a little time,they feel and look like real good quality pieces,also just ordered a pair of these http://www.jegs.com/i/Electric+Life/...0-099/10002/-1 ,so my wires dont get pinched going from the door to the cab. Does anyone have photos where they drilled and ran there wires to transition from the doors into the cab??? thanks jim __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10, 5.3, 4L60E,4.10 gears UNDER CONSTRUCTION Mid size bed conversion https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...yC10MidSizeBed The basic buildup https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...3/1971ChevyC10

11-17-2013, 05:10 PM	#8
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I'm going to work with my Dodge Dakota regulator/motor combos- I've got a set of F-body convertible regulator/motor units, too. Winter is coming and I'll have plenty of time to 'experiment'. The window crank/switch idea is also in the plans- that should be pretty easy, compared to gabbing in the regulators. __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

11-16-2013, 05:23 PM	#3
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Bringin' it back to the top for a heads up. While looking a drawings in the service manual (pondering the rear window regulators in my Suburban) I just realized I welded my motor bracket and gear 180º in the wrong direction. Don't use the pics in post #35 as a guide. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

11-21-2013, 01:19 PM	#9
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,235	Re: power window regulators on the cheap jimcaf, did you leave your motor plate the way it is in your pic, or did you have to trim it for clearance? The OP has a specific shape to his motor plate, I was going to just use a rectangular plate, unless there will be clearance issues. Thanks, Mark __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-21-2013, 02:31 PM	#11
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,235	Re: power window regulators on the cheap jimcaf, would it be possible to see a pic of the other side of your regulators? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-21-2013, 05:39 PM	#14
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,235	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Thanks for the pic, I just wanted to see if you had to clearance the plate for the motor. I don't have my motors yet, but I thought I could go ahead and make the plates ahead of time. I think the motors all have the same bolt pattern and placement of the gear. I like the guide idea too. Thanks again for taking the time to post the pics. Thanks, Mark __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-22-2013, 05:31 PM	#15
jimcaf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Valley Center,CA Posts: 89	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Mark ,,you might want to make the plates and drill out the big hole and wait welding and on the last 3 till you could hold the motor in place and line up the gears.. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10, 5.3, 4L60E,4.10 gears UNDER CONSTRUCTION Mid size bed conversion https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...yC10MidSizeBed The basic buildup https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...3/1971ChevyC10

11-22-2013, 06:02 PM	#16
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,235	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Jim, that was my intention. I don't have my motors yet so I can't drill the mounting holes. What did you cut the big round hole with, a hole saw? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-22-2013, 09:26 PM	#18
jimcaf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Valley Center,CA Posts: 89	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I just got my Ebay switches wired,,there real nice!! great deal on those,My local ecology pick a part wanted more $$ __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10, 5.3, 4L60E,4.10 gears UNDER CONSTRUCTION Mid size bed conversion https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...yC10MidSizeBed The basic buildup https://picasaweb.google.com/1114721...3/1971ChevyC10

01-21-2014, 04:11 PM	#19
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,235	Re: power window regulators on the cheap How do you remove the spring from the regulator? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

01-21-2014, 07:06 PM	#20
bonnieclyde100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Henderson,TX Posts: 336	Re: power window regulators on the cheap put the regulator in the up position and pry it off carefully. it might help to put a towel over it while prying off.

01-21-2014, 07:42 PM	#21
Chrysis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Farmington, AR Posts: 53	Re: power window regulators on the cheap Well, looks like I have a winter Project! I had been thinking about doing this.



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04-23-2014, 10:44 PM	#22
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: power window regulators on the cheap I finished mine a while back but just got around to installing them now that the doors are painted. They work great the window goes up nice and quick. No issues at all. Thanks so so much for this great tip. Glad I found it on YouTube and then the pattern on the forum. thanks again Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

06-23-2014, 08:20 PM	#24
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: power window regulators on the cheap great write up! ford taurus (95) has 9 tooth gear also. work great for AD truck conversion. those 91 motors are cheap $16 rockauto! Last edited by 55dude; 06-23-2014 at 08:28 PM.

06-23-2014, 08:46 PM	#25
fastlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 126	Re: power window regulators on the cheap sweet! defiantly doing this!! __________________ 1969 Chevy C/10 Stepside, Short Box. LQ4/4L80E swap in progress! (Donations being accepted!)

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