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Hey guys and gals. I'm in the process of planning the rebuild of my 76. I want to add power windows and door locks. Just curious as to what kits work best for these trucks? Or if there is a way to build your own regulators using the manual window pieces? I plan to use a window switch like the one pictured. I want to keep the 1970's feel, with modern amenities.
I dont have power windows, But I have the autoloc power door lock kit, Install is pretty straight forward. If i were to get a kit for my windows, I would probably run the autoloc window kit aswell.
I have installed several sets of the Electric Life kits and have liked them. It is a kit that can be adapted to most any application. As for power door lock, order the 2 wire actuators and build your own harness out of a couple of relays and switches. I like the Spal actuators.
I'll look into the electric lifekits! Would I be able to use the FOB remotes if I made my own harness? That's the main reason I want the electric locks..
I'll look into the electric lifekits! Would I be able to use the FOB remotes if I made my own harness? That's the main reason I want the electric locks..
Yes. The wires from the remote will go to the relays where the switches will. You might be able to find a remote with built in relays that would simplify the wiring.
I used the motors out of the rear doors from a 90's explore. You do have to cut both regulators in half and weld the motor half of the explore to the arm half of your truck. It also requires some door surgery. They have been in use for a couple of years no and seem to work great.
I also used the same explore power door locks, plenty of cylinder throw and power. They had a mount that only requires 1 bolt into the door
Ther is more info and pictures mid way down this page https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ld-thread.html
It's all probably more work but way less $ and in the end of either the motor or lock cylinder die the parts are a parts store away.
just installed a set of electric-life regulators in my 74. these are made for the 73-79 and fit perfect they use studs makes them easy to install. I bought the regulators from summit and used the GM style switches.
Yes. The wires from the remote will go to the relays where the switches will. You might be able to find a remote with built in relays that would simplify the wiring.
Edit to add this diagram/animation:
Thanks for the diagram! I will consider making my own!
Originally Posted by buckin69bronco
I used the motors out of the rear doors from a 90's explore. You do have to cut both regulators in half and weld the motor half of the explore to the arm half of your truck. It also requires some door surgery. They have been in use for a couple of years no and seem to work great.
I also used the same explore power door locks, plenty of cylinder throw and power. They had a mount that only requires 1 bolt into the door
Ther is more info and pictures mid way down this page https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ld-thread.html
It's all probably more work but way less $ and in the end of either the motor or lock cylinder die the parts are a parts store away.
Thanks for the link! Very nice truck by the way.. I'm not a huge fan of having to cut the doors to make them fit though. Do you see anyway of doing it, where you didn't have to cut the doors?
Originally Posted by gumshoe
just installed a set of electric-life regulators in my 74. these are made for the 73-79 and fit perfect they use studs makes them easy to install. I bought the regulators from summit and used the GM style switches.
I am leaning more towards the electric life regulator. Glad to hear they fit good!
Thanks for the link! Very nice truck by the way.. I'm not a huge fan of having to cut the doors to make them fit though. Do you see anyway of doing it, where you didn't have to cut the doors?
I think it could be done. You'd have to move the window regulator outboard about 1/2" or so with spacers (the setup uses 2 of the original 70's holes). After you have the regulator spaced outboard enough the arm of the regulator would need to be bent or cut and welded back to the original position. Thinking about it now I would probably have done this over cutting the door, it would have been easier for sure.
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