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Oct 4, 2007 | 04:50 PM

Jason8705

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I need all new trim for the inside, i've found some door panels and they're for manual windows. i have automatic, but i would prefer manual. my question is, how hard it is to convert auto. to manual??

Oct 4, 2007 | 05:02 PM

kcb37

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All you should need is the parts. Their was another thread started on the same thing a short while ago. It shouldn't be to far back.

Oct 4, 2007 | 05:13 PM

Wrench88

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It's a matter of replacing the power regulator with a crank one.
Are the window motors inop?
Personally I prefer the power windows especially being able to easily roll down the passenger window to vent the heat out after the truck sits in the sun all day.
The only pain in the butt part is if the original motors have never been replaced then you will have to drill out the aluminum rivits used to hold the regulator(s) to the door frame.

Oct 4, 2007 | 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrench88

The only pain in the butt part is if the original motors have never been replaced then you will have to drill out the aluminum rivits used to hold the regulator(s) to the door frame.

Not quite true, albeit I did this so I could put fresh lube on the regulator. There are three dimples on the door where Ford forgot a better idea. Drill those dimples out just large enough so that a 5/16 nut driver or socket will go through them, and voila! You can drop the motor without removing the regulator. Seems the put the dimples on the '86 T-Bird too, but alas, were still forgetting to open them up to holes in '92 on the trucks. I'd post pics, but unfortunately, like I said, I too removed the regulators.

Word of warning. WEAR LONG SLEEVES!!!! Ford has an employee whose sole job is to file and sharpen any sheet metal edge that won't leave you needing at least 15 stitches. I'm usually bleeding like a stuck pig when I do any work on my doors.