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LOHRTBT · 07-30-2003, 11:54 AM

Im gonna tackle the window motors in my truck haha. They have pretty much come to a stand still. I hope this is my problem and not my wiring. It shouldnt be wiring since its all new for the most part.

I am really dreading it. Anyone wanna do it for me?? haha

**swervin ervin** · 07-30-2003, 12:10 PM

No, but when you do yours and get good at it, come and do mine.

Mine are getting slower and slower. The engine has to be running in order for me to raise them up. I need to get to work on mine also.

LOHRTBT · 07-30-2003, 12:28 PM

mine too hehe!! In fact the passenger side wont go unless I "assist" it haha

**old Rusty C10** · 07-30-2003, 12:51 PM

both of y'all bring em to NJ ill do it ( this way my kid can learn before he does his own LOL)

**swervin ervin** · 07-30-2003, 12:58 PM

I'm just curious. Where is the best place to buy good window motors at? I'm not worried about price, just want the best. I only want to do this once.

Also, does anyone make any that are faster than the stock ones?

79BIG10 · 07-30-2003, 01:08 PM

We have a place here where I got my alternator that sells window motors and other electrical motors including hi-torque mini-starters cheap

. Might contact him and ask him.

Midwest Electrical 1-888-617-7331 and aask for Fritz. Tell him Steve and Brandon from the Southern Bowties told you about him. He's local here in the area.

Midwest

Izzy · 07-30-2003, 01:19 PM

I thought you were gonna say "It's time for me to grow a pair and bag my truck"

Good luck.

79BIG10 · 07-30-2003, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveeightchevy
I thought you were gonna say "It's time for me to grow a pair and bag my truck" Good luck.

LMAO!!!

bigblock73 · 07-30-2003, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveeightchevy
I thought you were gonna say "It's time for me to grow a pair and bag my truck" Good luck.

ROTFLMAO!!

*rage'nrat638* · 07-30-2003, 07:37 PM

you know mine were very slow...took the door panels off and lubed every thing.and sprayed silicone into the fuzzy window slides and WAMMO....PROBLEM SOLVED....

LOHRTBT · 07-30-2003, 07:40 PM

5-8....eat me bish!! hahahaahaha
You need to drive to OK and fix my rust!!

Mark....I tried that. worked the first 10 times I did it...now They are dead!! haah

phantom dually · 07-30-2003, 08:42 PM

Got to be better than replacing a window motor in my wifes 99 Z28. The doors are made of fiberglass!! IT SUCKED!! Also motors in the truck are not too bad at all. Make a mark at the top left hand slide rail so you know which slide to put in first last etc.

Ogre · 07-30-2003, 09:03 PM

Take lots and lots and lots of pix... I need to do the same thing

Mike76251 · 07-31-2003, 03:20 AM

It's easy once you cut a little "door" to change out the motor.

Prerunner1982 · 07-31-2003, 05:17 AM

i have looked at changing mine.. and a "door" sounds like the right idea. hell its behind the door panel anyways!

73stepside · 07-31-2003, 06:11 AM

window motors in trucks are alot easier than cars. doors in trucks have a little more space

bagged81 · 07-31-2003, 07:19 AM

Manual winders...

LOHRTBT · 07-31-2003, 09:32 AM

I havent even tried it yet and was already looking at doing the "access Panel" hehe

BigRed · 07-31-2003, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike76251
It's easy once you cut a little "door" to change out the motor.

So, where exactly did you cut this door? I'd like to do this and any help would be great!

SCOTI · 07-31-2003, 11:23 AM

Ok, are power any harder/easier than replacing manual window regulators? My drivers side regulator is worn out & needs replacement . . .... any tips or suggestions???

LOHRTBT · 07-31-2003, 11:29 AM

Yeah a pic would be nice!

LOHRTBT · 07-31-2003, 11:30 AM

your manual window regulator is worn out?? what your left arm is hurt or what haha You might want to see a doctor if its worn out!! lol

**swervin ervin** · 07-31-2003, 12:03 PM

Even though I've never changed out a window motor, it can't be all that hard. I plan on doing this in the near future, as quick as I can find some good replacement motors. Till then, check this article.

http://www.73-87.com/garage/winmotor.htm

**swervin ervin** · 07-31-2003, 04:01 PM

No, don't cut a hole in the door. It would take longer to do that than it would to change them.

I just got done (30 minutes ago) putting some new motors in my 85. It's not hard at all. It took about an hour per side. Use the photos and article I posted above. Clamp the regulator in a vise before removing the motor. If you don't, the spring will close the regulator and it would be a biotch to get it back right. The hardest part of this whole thing was getting the rollers back in the track. You have three of them, one on the door, two on the window channel. But this wasn't hard.

I searched the internet for new motors. Cheyenne Pickup had them for $59.95. LMC Truck had them for $69.95. My local Chevy dealer had them for $118.00 wholesale, retailed at $176.00. Well everyone who knows me, knows which ones I got. I thought real hard about being able to buy both for the price of one at the dealer, but, something tells me they would be trash, made in Taiwan pieces of crap. I bit the bullet and bought them from the dealer for $118.00 each. AC Delco, made in the USA.

Anyway, man, you wouldn't believe the difference. My windows fly up and down now compared to what they were doing. I compared the passenger side to the drivers side after I got it in. It would be all the way up before the drivers side was even a third of the way up. Even then, the drivers side would stop at about half way. I would have to start the engine before it would make it all the way.

I have no idea how good the cheap motors would be. Like I have said many times, I wanted to do this once and be done with it. I didn't feel like buying the cheap ones and them last a year and quit one me. We all know, you get what you pay for, right?

07-30-2003, 11:54 AM	#1
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Welp....guess its time to do it Im gonna tackle the window motors in my truck haha. They have pretty much come to a stand still. I hope this is my problem and not my wiring. It shouldnt be wiring since its all new for the most part. I am really dreading it. Anyone wanna do it for me?? haha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

07-30-2003, 12:10 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	No, but when you do yours and get good at it, come and do mine. Mine are getting slower and slower. The engine has to be running in order for me to raise them up. I need to get to work on mine also. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

07-30-2003, 12:28 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	mine too hehe!! In fact the passenger side wont go unless I "assist" it haha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

07-30-2003, 12:51 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	both of y'all bring em to NJ ill do it ( this way my kid can learn before he does his own LOL) __________________ 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!!

07-30-2003, 12:58 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I'm just curious. Where is the best place to buy good window motors at? I'm not worried about price, just want the best. I only want to do this once. Also, does anyone make any that are faster than the stock ones? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

07-30-2003, 01:08 PM	#6
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	We have a place here where I got my alternator that sells window motors and other electrical motors including hi-torque mini-starters cheap . Might contact him and ask him. Midwest Electrical 1-888-617-7331 and aask for Fritz. Tell him Steve and Brandon from the Southern Bowties told you about him. He's local here in the area. Midwest __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

07-30-2003, 01:19 PM	#7
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I thought you were gonna say "It's time for me to grow a pair and bag my truck" Good luck.

07-30-2003, 07:37 PM	#10
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	you know mine were very slow...took the door panels off and lubed every thing.and sprayed silicone into the fuzzy window slides and WAMMO....PROBLEM SOLVED....

07-30-2003, 07:40 PM	#11
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	5-8....eat me bish!! hahahaahaha You need to drive to OK and fix my rust!! Mark....I tried that. worked the first 10 times I did it...now They are dead!! haah __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

07-30-2003, 08:42 PM	#12
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Got to be better than replacing a window motor in my wifes 99 Z28. The doors are made of fiberglass!! IT SUCKED!! Also motors in the truck are not too bad at all. Make a mark at the top left hand slide rail so you know which slide to put in first last etc. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

07-30-2003, 09:03 PM	#13
Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 32	Take lots and lots and lots of pix... I need to do the same thing __________________ 1986 GMC Suburban "Bertha the Big Blue *****"

07-31-2003, 03:20 AM	#14
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	It's easy once you cut a little "door" to change out the motor.

07-31-2003, 05:17 AM	#15
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i have looked at changing mine.. and a "door" sounds like the right idea. hell its behind the door panel anyways! __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

07-31-2003, 06:11 AM	#16
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	window motors in trucks are alot easier than cars. doors in trucks have a little more space __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

07-31-2003, 07:19 AM	#17
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Manual winders... __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link



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07-31-2003, 09:32 AM	#18
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I havent even tried it yet and was already looking at doing the "access Panel" hehe __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

07-31-2003, 11:23 AM	#20
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	HI-JACK ALERT Ok, are power any harder/easier than replacing manual window regulators? My drivers side regulator is worn out & needs replacement . . .... any tips or suggestions??? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-31-2003, 11:29 AM	#21
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Yeah a pic would be nice! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

07-31-2003, 11:30 AM	#22
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	your manual window regulator is worn out?? what your left arm is hurt or what haha You might want to see a doctor if its worn out!! lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

07-31-2003, 12:03 PM	#23
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Even though I've never changed out a window motor, it can't be all that hard. I plan on doing this in the near future, as quick as I can find some good replacement motors. Till then, check this article. http://www.73-87.com/garage/winmotor.htm __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

07-31-2003, 04:01 PM	#24
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	No, don't cut a hole in the door. It would take longer to do that than it would to change them. I just got done (30 minutes ago) putting some new motors in my 85. It's not hard at all. It took about an hour per side. Use the photos and article I posted above. Clamp the regulator in a vise before removing the motor. If you don't, the spring will close the regulator and it would be a biotch to get it back right. The hardest part of this whole thing was getting the rollers back in the track. You have three of them, one on the door, two on the window channel. But this wasn't hard. I searched the internet for new motors. Cheyenne Pickup had them for $59.95. LMC Truck had them for $69.95. My local Chevy dealer had them for $118.00 wholesale, retailed at $176.00. Well everyone who knows me, knows which ones I got. I thought real hard about being able to buy both for the price of one at the dealer, but, something tells me they would be trash, made in Taiwan pieces of crap. I bit the bullet and bought them from the dealer for $118.00 each. AC Delco, made in the USA. Anyway, man, you wouldn't believe the difference. My windows fly up and down now compared to what they were doing. I compared the passenger side to the drivers side after I got it in. It would be all the way up before the drivers side was even a third of the way up. Even then, the drivers side would stop at about half way. I would have to start the engine before it would make it all the way. I have no idea how good the cheap motors would be. Like I have said many times, I wanted to do this once and be done with it. I didn't feel like buying the cheap ones and them last a year and quit one me. We all know, you get what you pay for, right?

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