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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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power windows and locks

does anyone recomend a company that makes a good set of power windows and locks for the 71? i would like to get these in sometime soon so i can start putting the inside of my truck back together.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Electric Life makes a universal power window kit that will work, it's about $100 a side though. You can use Cadillac solenoids to actuate your existing door locks, or go with a kit to add in remote keyless entry.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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I use Dakota Digital... A bit more $$$ then some, but they are very good components and last extremely well!!! Watch out for the cheapies, they fall apart real quick.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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screw that. i crank the handle and the window goes down. comuterized or electronic bells and whistles are only convienent and a non pain in the neck the 2% of the time when they work.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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i just have to make new door panels and figured i would upgrade. also be nice to open the pass windows while i'm driving.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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This is what i did for power windows, I used an electric motor from a 89 mustang with another gear welded ontop the other to make it reach.

Here is the front view of the motor mounted.

Here is the back part , you can see the bracket that I made to mount the motor.

Here is the finshed look. You can run one 40amp relay to power both windows.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Yep, love my power accesories, its nice to be able to roll the pasenger window up and down without leaning way over and getting in a wreck. Plus I like have the keyless entry and burgler alarm. Its already saved my XM radio at least once.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Marz-68
This is what i did for power windows, I used an electric motor from a 89 mustang with another gear welded ontop the other to make it reach.

Here is the front view of the motor mounted.

Here is the back part , you can see the bracket that I made to mount the motor.

Here is the finshed look. You can run one 40amp relay to power both windows.
I plan on doing this swap if it worked out well.I tried PM but your mailbox is full.I wanted to purchase new motors,but some are "low torque" and others are "high torque" . How well do these operate,and do you know which ones you have? Also what did you rob the extra spur gears from?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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The motors are out of a 89 mustang and the spurs are out of the same motor that I took apart at the pick your parts. You will have to grind everything of untill your left with the spur it's self then weld it on top of the other spur.
As for how it works they work great, the windows go up fast with the help of the stock coil spring assisting the motor.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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thanks, I am going to check one more application first before I use mustang motors.I think the 90's trucks may have more gear exposed.I would like to make it easier for replacement in the future without modifying the gears.I will report back if I find anything new.
 
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your welcome! and good luck!
 
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