power window regulators on the cheap

[LH Lead-Foot]

I would like to ask what was used on the center pivot? For this to work, 1 arm needs changed.
I would guess there is a special rivet, one with a shoulder has to be used. This way, it can be peened to hold the arms pivot point in place tightly, yet allowing for proper movement.
If a stepped rivet was used, where did you find it? A bolt with the right size may work but requires a unlock nut installed. I would prefer the rivet approach.

On the farm, rivets where used to hold the blades on the cutting bar of a hay cutter or combine. Maybe, a farm and home would have this hardware.

What say you? Oh great inventor of power windows on the cheap.

[bonnieclyde100]

Originally Posted by highwinger

You have to reinstall the spring? I don't recall seeing that in the steps. Any tips?

it was a while ago but im sure I put the spring on and turned the mount to tighten and when I got it tight I installed motor while holding mount to make sure it doesn't unwind. if you let it go before motor is installed it will unwind fast so be careful.

[bonnieclyde100]

Originally Posted by LH Lead-Foot

I would like to ask what was used on the center pivot? For this to work, 1 arm needs changed.
I would guess there is a special rivet, one with a shoulder has to be used. This way, it can be peened to hold the arms pivot point in place tightly, yet allowing for proper movement.
If a stepped rivet was used, where did you find it? A bolt with the right size may work but requires a unlock nut installed. I would prefer the rivet approach.

On the farm, rivets where used to hold the blades on the cutting bar of a hay cutter or combine. Maybe, a farm and home would have this hardware.

What say you? Oh great inventor of power windows on the cheap.

not completely sure what you are talking about but if you talking about the long pieces with the wheels that run in the tracks on them I didn't change them I never even took them apart there were 3 rivets on the end that the big gear attached I grinded off 2 and pivoted it and welded to keep it from turning anymore

[LH Lead-Foot]

Got it.

Just was not sure what was change on the arms, or roller for the window track. The plastic rollers & rivets for the window lift arm are on LMC and elsewhere.

Thanks.
Happy Holidays.

[highwinger]

Originally Posted by bonnieclyde100

it was a while ago but im sure I put the spring on and turned the mount to tighten and when I got it tight I installed motor while holding mount to make sure it doesn't unwind. if you let it go before motor is installed it will unwind fast so be careful.

thanks...sounds like fun

On another note...these do not come with mating connectors:
Part # : 42-131
Part # : 42-130
and I couldn't find the mating connectors, so ended up buying the following because they come with a set of mating adapters:
Dorman 742-142
Dorman 742-143

[highwinger]

Anyone know if I should mount the gear centered as the thread suggests or rotate it 90deg from how it was previously mounted? This is a 69 suburban 3rd door not a pickup btw. You can see the gear is aligned 90deg with the holes and the gear isn't centered.

Thx & Merry Christmas

[carwasher]

Has anyone done this to a 1966 c10 ? just found the you tube video on the 65. Nice job

[999Tinman]

Could someone by any chance pm me pics of each side? With my luck I will weld it backwards and I dont really want to to that. Great thread! Love a good diy

[highwinger]

Originally Posted by 999Tinman

Could someone by any chance pm me pics of each side? With my luck I will weld it backwards and I dont really want to to that. Great thread! Love a good diy

Disclaimer: not an expert and I have a suburban

Looking on LMC, they show the same regulator for the Burb and trucks. When I did my 3rd door (passenger side) it was back from the pictures shown. Here’s my comparison vs the pictures. See the chicken scratches on the printed page. So it’s my opinion the pics are swapped. Also, when I installed with Brothers felts, the motor still isn’t enough to move the window.
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[999Tinman]

Originally Posted by highwinger

Disclaimer: not an expert and I have a suburban

Looking on LMC, they show the same regulator for the Burb and trucks. When I did my 3rd door (passenger side) it was back from the pictures shown. Here’s my comparison vs the pictures. See the chicken scratches on the printed page. So it’s my opinion the pics are swapped. Also, when I installed with Brothers felts, the motor still isn’t enough to move the window.
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Thanks for the pics and the info. I watched your video. How long have they been un your truck? Still happy with them?

[highwinger]

I don’t think I did a video. I only did one and it still doesn’t move the window up & down so I’m not very happy. It may be the window felts tho. I’ve bought other runners from Brothers and then triplanes them so that may be the problem.
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[999Tinman]

Sorry wrong fellow.

[70STOVEBOLT]

Mine bound up too with the old weatherstripping about 3/4 of the way up so I will have to adjust the tracks a little bit and revisit it later because I got discouraged

[mygmctruck1]

I have been researching all this out and I like it . I did find a complete setup for a Chevy truck from a 94-05 . Ebay

Less than $80.00 for the pr. Has anyone tried these or will they even fit our trucks . Just curious , if they fit , this is a good way to go.

[elf w/capital T]

Thats so cool! Thanks for the inspiration! One day ill do it and use your ideas! Thanks!

[Deer_hunter_088]

I dont know if anyone watches this thread, but it almost looks like a s10 motor would work (mine are all metal, i may build one and see if they are interchangeable!

[Metaldoc]

My regulators and 95 chev truck motors 9 tooth

[Deer_hunter_088]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

My regulators and 95 chev truck motors 9 tooth

any suggestions to someone thinking on making them?

[Metaldoc]

I'm sure for most people with a couple of basic tools and a welder this can be done very easily. I did mine 2 yrs ago and no issues. I used micro switches that control relays that control the windows. I love having P/W now

[Thealien]

Nice!

[gmc684x4]

I have several of the 88-98 parts trucks to donar window motors great work

[ccautoupholstery]

Can someone that has done this conversion please help...i am for some reason going full stupid at the moment lol. When finished and mounted in the truck does the power motor sit up towards the top of the door or the bottom? I feel like the gear gets rotated down 90 degrees and the motor would sit near the bottom but when I look at pics and the video I feel like it is opposite

[70STOVEBOLT]

Should be at the bottom

[70STOVEBOLT]

If your motor is at the top you may have the RH side in the LH door or vice versa.

[Metaldoc]

I tried to clear it up