Scab rear window mod
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Scab rear window mod
Well met again;
I've had my new 150 Scab 4x4 for a week now and I'm in bliss.
Wonderful truck.
I elected to go with minimal electronic features since they don't really meet my needs.
So, I have handraulic door windows. Unfortunately, because i didn't go electric, the suicide door windows do not open at all.
I'd like to change that. Has anyone modded the suicide doors to install manual windows (wind handle or slide)?
I don't think this would be an overly difficult project and may design my own but of course if someone already has a kit I'd buy it.
Thanks.
I've had my new 150 Scab 4x4 for a week now and I'm in bliss.
Wonderful truck.
I elected to go with minimal electronic features since they don't really meet my needs.
So, I have handraulic door windows. Unfortunately, because i didn't go electric, the suicide door windows do not open at all.
I'd like to change that. Has anyone modded the suicide doors to install manual windows (wind handle or slide)?
I don't think this would be an overly difficult project and may design my own but of course if someone already has a kit I'd buy it.
Thanks.
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Just to mention what I think would work well, I'm considering a slide up/down type with a friction **** installed in the door panel to give variable open and a secure closure. Drilling a pop rivet semi-flush handle into the glass top lip would not be too big an issue. The rails would be an issue perhaps because well, there are none currently.
Just curious if anyone has yanked off the panel on their suicide doors yet for what-ever reason and do they know what's in there.
I think if Ford can do it electrically, I can do it manually, heh heh.
If the rear seat windows are just simple cut panes of glass however, this job just got a lot more complicated.
Just curious if anyone has yanked off the panel on their suicide doors yet for what-ever reason and do they know what's in there.
I think if Ford can do it electrically, I can do it manually, heh heh.
If the rear seat windows are just simple cut panes of glass however, this job just got a lot more complicated.
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Heh heh, you are probably right, most go electric.
I'm a hands on type guy though and I know how reliable mechanical can be above electronic. Hell, it's a truck, I can reach both window cranks in 10 seconds. I also live in Winnipeg and there are times hand cranking is a blessing. Regardless, this little project I think will be quite interesting to tackle.
Of course, what ever I elect to do I'll share here.
I'm a hands on type guy though and I know how reliable mechanical can be above electronic. Hell, it's a truck, I can reach both window cranks in 10 seconds. I also live in Winnipeg and there are times hand cranking is a blessing. Regardless, this little project I think will be quite interesting to tackle.
Of course, what ever I elect to do I'll share here.
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