I've replaced the driver's door on my truck, and the new one came configured for power windows instead of manual windows like the original.

To get an operational window, will it be easier to run power to the power window, or swap the manual mechanism from the old door to the new door? Note that I intend to sell the truck, so it doesn't matter either way. I'm looking for the least labor intensive method to get the window going.

 

Even though I hate wiring I'm very sure it will be easier to work the wiring than replacing the mechanism, which will probably involve some fine tuning to make it work right.

 

It takes LESS than 30 min to gut your new door and put the manual guts in to it

 

well a power window might look ridiculous with a pass side crank. might take that into consideration also.

 

Is it possible to just swap manual window guts and put auto guts in ?

 

Yes, the door stamping is the same power and manual. Just drill out the 4 rivets holding the manual regulator to the door, then do the same to get the power one out of the old door. Put the power regulator in the new door using bolts/nuts in place of the rivets. The power window wiring will transfer right over to the new door as well--holes are all there. Manual door probably only has a speaker wire going to the door--that all comes out and is replaced by the power window door harness that also includes speaker wire.

 

Yes, but you need some way to power them

 

If all else fails, you could do it this way.....

 

Brad, Joshs 93 (obviously new) has cross posted this question several times, He has power windows and needs to replace his door, he is trying to find out if he can use a non power door and put his power stuff in it ...

He has been told YES more than once!

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I must have missed where he said he has a POWER truck and is trying to put on a MANUAL door

 

See here.

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Sorry I donut frequent that forum. And he should NOT be posting in more than one forum the same question, no less 3 min apart

 

I donut disagree ...

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