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Old 02-22-2003, 10:28 PM
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Power window install

I have a 1990 rs w/ manual windows, and I really want power windows. How hard would it be to swap the manual out for power, would I just be better off buying two new doors?
Old 02-23-2003, 08:24 AM
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Try this.
http://www.p71interceptor.com/thirdgen/powerwindows/

If you are really interested. I have a complete setup in my garage I'm thinking about selling, Drop me an email with an offer.
I have the window reg. with the motors,wireing, but only one of the switches.
Old 03-09-2003, 01:25 AM
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If you are really interested. I have a complete setup in my garage I'm thinking about selling, Drop me an email with an offer.
what do you want for it? i might be interested.
Old 03-09-2003, 02:20 AM
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I've done the swap twice already, following the link above. It's actually very easy to do (atleast I find it was) The first swap I gutted the whole interior to do, second swap just took out the front seats & pulled back the carpet. Took about 4hrs to do

One more swap to complete yet
Old 03-11-2003, 10:30 PM
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but is it worth the money and trouble just to have power windows?
Old 03-12-2003, 10:33 AM
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its not that hard in theory but it takes PATIENCE!!!!! just to do 1 door took me all weekend. if you dont already have a dremel, id go buy one with about 20 cutting wheels, those rivets are a B*TCH!!!!

good luck to ya....
Old 01-11-2004, 01:22 PM
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i am awanting to swap from original power over to manual in my 82 trans am, so if someone wants to do some parts swapping then lemme know, i am going to gut the doors on the car here once i find out what all parts differ between power and manual

thanks
Old 01-11-2004, 02:27 PM
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Replaced my power window motor yesterday, not as hard as some would make you believe, but patience is definatley key
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Hey rockfourone,

If you ever have to change out another window regulator, just take a small punch and knock the center pins (if there) out of the rivets and then use a drill with a 1/4" drill bit to drill the heads off. About 15 seconds a rivet.

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