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Enduro55 · 03-25-2023, 01:46 PM

I am trying to install power windows in my 1965 gmc truck. Where is the best place to drill holes for the wiring harness for the power windows? See my two pics below - is there an advantage of one over the other or other ideas I should consider? Thanks for any insights…. Angie

karlbenz · 03-26-2023, 10:56 AM

I'm curious about this also

vin63 · 03-28-2023, 09:43 AM

Here's how I mounted mine. Your first pic might pinch the loom. I cut hole a little lower on the door compared to the pillar structure on the cab, so that the loom ended up more vertical when the door is closed...provides a little more slack in the harness to prevent too much tension on the harness.

88Stanger · 03-28-2023, 02:59 PM

damn cool idea guys

**Richard** · 03-28-2023, 11:14 PM

Like to bend into a U myself. Think it allows less bunching of the rubber and also Allows extra wire for the movement. If there is room inbetween front of door and mounting pillar when door is closed I prefer to put it there as wire access is easier when door and fender is installed.

cgrocen · 03-29-2023, 02:33 PM

You may want to take a look at this photo. I have a junk '64-'66 driver's door that I cut open. There is an additional panel that is a stiffener for the front of the door. You will probably have to cut through that in order to route your wires, although it may be possible to just cut through the front part of the door and then go up and over the top of the inside panel.

karlbenz · 03-29-2023, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cgrocen

You may want to take a look at this photo. I have a junk '64-'66 driver's door that I cut open. There is an additional panel that is a stiffener for the front of the door. You will probably have to cut through that in order to route your wires, although it may be possible to just cut through the front part of the door and then go up and over the top of the inside panel.

Yeah, I seen that. Been contemplating that since we started doing the sheet metal work on the door

**Richard** · 03-29-2023, 11:50 PM

The inside of doors on my 72 have a similar reinforcement on the hinge side. Drilling the hole close to the outer skin should avoid going into cavity. Is a good location as well for how I am going to install the boot, as the first pic i posted.

Enduro55 · 04-02-2023, 03:09 PM

Thanks everyone…. All good pics and helped me a lot. Here is what I went with based on what you shared and I had some measurements taken with the pics hoping that helps some future installation questions…. Check out where I landed and again thank you all…..

Angie

03-25-2023, 01:46 PM	#1
Enduro55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 69	Power window harness boot installation I am trying to install power windows in my 1965 gmc truck. Where is the best place to drill holes for the wiring harness for the power windows? See my two pics below - is there an advantage of one over the other or other ideas I should consider? Thanks for any insights…. Angie Attached Images

03-26-2023, 10:56 AM	#2
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 528	Re: Power window harness boot installation I'm curious about this also __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60

03-28-2023, 09:43 AM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Power window harness boot installation Here's how I mounted mine. Your first pic might pinch the loom. I cut hole a little lower on the door compared to the pillar structure on the cab, so that the loom ended up more vertical when the door is closed...provides a little more slack in the harness to prevent too much tension on the harness. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-28-2023, 02:59 PM	#4
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Power window harness boot installation damn cool idea guys __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

03-28-2023, 11:14 PM	#5
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,885	Re: Power window harness boot installation Like to bend into a U myself. Think it allows less bunching of the rubber and also Allows extra wire for the movement. If there is room inbetween front of door and mounting pillar when door is closed I prefer to put it there as wire access is easier when door and fender is installed. Attached Images __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

03-29-2023, 02:33 PM	#6
cgrocen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 82	Re: Power window harness boot installation You may want to take a look at this photo. I have a junk '64-'66 driver's door that I cut open. There is an additional panel that is a stiffener for the front of the door. You will probably have to cut through that in order to route your wires, although it may be possible to just cut through the front part of the door and then go up and over the top of the inside panel.

03-29-2023, 11:50 PM	#8
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,885	Re: Power window harness boot installation The inside of doors on my 72 have a similar reinforcement on the hinge side. Drilling the hole close to the outer skin should avoid going into cavity. Is a good location as well for how I am going to install the boot, as the first pic i posted. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

04-02-2023, 03:09 PM	#9
Enduro55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 69	Re: Power window harness boot installation Thanks everyone…. All good pics and helped me a lot. Here is what I went with based on what you shared and I had some measurements taken with the pics hoping that helps some future installation questions…. Check out where I landed and again thank you all….. Angie Attached Images

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