FYI FORD - MustangSteve's Ford Mustang Forum
The Internet's Most Knowledgeable Classic Mustang Information
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT CLASSIC FORD MUSTANGS, YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!
MustangSteve has over 30 years of Mustang experience, having owned 30 of them and restored several others. With the help of other Mustangers, this site is dedicated to helping anyone wanting to restore or modify their Mustang.... THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS!!!!!
Visit MustangSteve's web site to view some of my work and find details for:
FYIFORD Contributors' PICTURES - Power Brake Retrofit Kits for 65-66 Stangs - Classic Mustang FAQ's by MustangSteve - How to wire in a Duraspark Ignition - Mustang Ride Height Pictures and Descriptions - Steel Bushings to fit Granada Spindles to Mustang Tie Rods - Visit my EBAY store MustangSteve Performance - How to Install Granada Disc Brakes MustangSteve's Disc Brake Swap Page - FYIFORD Acronyms for guide to all the acronyms used on this page - FYIFORD Important information and upcoming events

You are not logged in. Would you like to login or register?

5/07/2013 11:15 AM  #1


64 1/2 power windows

I saw mustang Steve's power lock upgrade and when I saw the a1 power window kit he put in it hit me those motors are just gm actually out of a 90s style beretta. I'm wondering how easy do you guys and gals think modifying the sicsors on are car would be? I'm gonna go to the salvage yard and yank one out. Just cause I'm mocking one up I don't need one from autozone etc if I like it ill buy new. 

 

5/07/2013 11:28 AM  #2


Re: 64 1/2 power windows

I've got not experience in this but would love to do it some time.  please keep us posted and lots of picturs please.

 

5/07/2013 12:36 PM  #3


Re: 64 1/2 power windows

As big as I am on "do it yourself" stuff where you figure out how to make something else work on something it never thought of being installed on, the A1 kits do have stronger arms on them and are so darned easy to install I think I would spend my time somewhere else.  If you install motors on the Mustang regulators, be sure to add some bracing to the flimsy regulator arms and I bet it will work fine!

The main reason I went with those power regulators is because when the windows are rolled up tight, they STAY that way, totally unlike the original stuff.

Let us know how it turns out!


Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
 

5/07/2013 1:56 PM  #4


Re: 64 1/2 power windows

They are a nice kit for sure great upgrade I put those in my cousins 64 1/2 inline 6. They work great

     Thread Starter
 

5/07/2013 2:03 PM  #5


Re: 64 1/2 power windows

http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog/DoorParts/images/FD61.jpg this is a 65-66 mustang power window kit from mustang depot. 
http://cdn1.autopartsnetwork.com/images/catalog/brand/cardone/640/42105-01.jpg
heres a mid 80s-90s gm window motor very similar in design. Hopefully this pictures work first time posting them

     Thread Starter
 

5/07/2013 2:50 PM  #6


Re: 64 1/2 power windows

Them look close, let's us know how it works out. If you find a donor car make sure to cut  plugs to the motor and grab any useful switches.


If this forum can't fix it, it isn't broke.
 

5/07/2013 7:04 PM  #7


Re: 64 1/2 power windows

I tried to make power windows with the manual regulators, a few years ago.  I actually got it to work.  I went to pick and pull and compared several motors.  The ones I found the easiest to use were Bosch motors.   The gears were very close.  I only had to do a little r&d, to make  it work.   It was slow, and seemed to lack power.  However, it DID tuck under the wing nicely and was no clearance problems.  This being said.....

I bought A-1 power windows.  

The end result, it wasnt worth it.  


No I dont have pictures anymore, lost those on a hard drive crash a long time ago.   I do not remember what I got the motors out of.  I think it was Neons.    I do think I still have one of the motors because I never bothered to make a passenger side.  

Edit:  I remember now, I used Sebring/Stratus motors

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrysler-Dodge-Front-Rear-Door-Power-Window-Lift-Motor-Driver-Side-Left-LH-/130582774803?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge%7CModel%3AStratus&hash=item1e67570413&vxp=mtr

Last edited by Greg B (5/07/2013 7:16 PM)


If multiple things can go wrong, the one that will go wrong will be the one that causes the most damage.
 

5/08/2013 9:37 AM  #8


Re: 64 1/2 power windows

I have Elecrtic Life power units in my car as well,  The only complaint is that the door windows go up and down too fast, the rear ones go slower. Its a nice set up though.

 

Last edited by Rudi (5/08/2013 9:38 AM)


Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
 

Board footera


REMEMBER!!! When posting a question about your Mustang or other Ford on this forum, BE SURE to tell us what it is, what year, engine, etc so we have enough information to go on.