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J-Spec C10 · 12-10-2002, 12:46 AM

First, I'd like to say that this site is exactly what I was looking for. There's so much knowledge here. So, here is my quesion to you...

I have an 82 C10 that I have installed an Autoloc 35lb door solenoid kit. I would alsolike to add power windows.With the manual windows, there is no interference.

Is the power window assembly much bigger than the manual one? Id really appreciate a pic.

Also is the manual to power window swap a hard one?

Thanks!
Kyle

BigRed · 12-10-2002, 09:18 AM

Welcome!

I haven't personally done the conversion from manual to power, but I've heard that the kits you can buy for the conversion are fairly easy to install. If you've gone to a salvage yard and bought power windows off another chevy truck of the same year, should be a no-brainer except for the wiring.

Hopefully somebody will chime in soon and give you some personal experience with this. Sometimes it takes awhile to get a good reply but hang in there.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-10-2002, 02:52 PM

ive converted many doors to power from manual its a breeze ya chisel out the rivets for the existing mechanism and bolt in the power one very very easy . Some accessory shops sell the wiring kits that make it real easy and of course you use pre existing holes to runt he wires. Ive always gone to a junkyard and gotten the rubber hoses to ruin the wires through and all if i needed them and its always worked out well its a couple hour project at most

PHOENIX · 12-11-2002, 11:42 AM

I really really need to get power locks in my truck. I modified th locks so they sit down in the door. I used the ford (i know i know) locks because the are like little round bullets and hard to grab with your fingers down in the door like that. This makes it harder for theirs to break window and just unlock. Now they have to jump in through the window. Which give me more time to aim... j/k My bench seat is also locking with two pins. So far so good. No one has brocken in yet.

Anyway the way my locks are I have to unlock each side with the key and it gets old. I have an alarm so I want to hook the locks to that. I have seen alot of kits for converting these trucks from mech to power windows. Whats the best kit for the windows?

J-Spec C10 · 12-11-2002, 12:26 PM

For power locks use The autoloc door actuator kit. It can be installed in conjunction witht most alarms as well as the stock locks. You can also get actuators out of a wreckers (any car with power locks) and wire them yourself.

12-10-2002, 12:46 AM	#1
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Power Window Conversion First, I'd like to say that this site is exactly what I was looking for. There's so much knowledge here. So, here is my quesion to you... I have an 82 C10 that I have installed an Autoloc 35lb door solenoid kit. I would alsolike to add power windows.With the manual windows, there is no interference. Is the power window assembly much bigger than the manual one? Id really appreciate a pic. Also is the manual to power window swap a hard one? Thanks! Kyle __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-10-2002, 09:18 AM	#2
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Welcome Aboard! Welcome! I haven't personally done the conversion from manual to power, but I've heard that the kits you can buy for the conversion are fairly easy to install. If you've gone to a salvage yard and bought power windows off another chevy truck of the same year, should be a no-brainer except for the wiring. Hopefully somebody will chime in soon and give you some personal experience with this. Sometimes it takes awhile to get a good reply but hang in there. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

12-10-2002, 02:52 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	power windows ive converted many doors to power from manual its a breeze ya chisel out the rivets for the existing mechanism and bolt in the power one very very easy . Some accessory shops sell the wiring kits that make it real easy and of course you use pre existing holes to runt he wires. Ive always gone to a junkyard and gotten the rubber hoses to ruin the wires through and all if i needed them and its always worked out well its a couple hour project at most __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-11-2002, 11:42 AM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I really really need to get power locks in my truck. I modified th locks so they sit down in the door. I used the ford (i know i know) locks because the are like little round bullets and hard to grab with your fingers down in the door like that. This makes it harder for theirs to break window and just unlock. Now they have to jump in through the window. Which give me more time to aim... j/k My bench seat is also locking with two pins. So far so good. No one has brocken in yet. Anyway the way my locks are I have to unlock each side with the key and it gets old. I have an alarm so I want to hook the locks to that. I have seen alot of kits for converting these trucks from mech to power windows. Whats the best kit for the windows? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

12-11-2002, 12:26 PM	#5
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	For power locks use The autoloc door actuator kit. It can be installed in conjunction witht most alarms as well as the stock locks. You can also get actuators out of a wreckers (any car with power locks) and wire them yourself. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders



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