Automatic to manual window conversion!

[fst64_v8pwr]

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awesome job putting this together! super detailed

[PalmHarbor]

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It amazes me that the motor will work for a few inches then stops....wait 15 minutes
and another few inches....I wonder if it is the switch and not the motor.

[jnxV6]

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Nice write up.

[LETZRIDE]

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This seems to be a chronic problem. My second motor went out too. There must be
a reason why none of these motors lasts.....anyone actually know?

windows too heavy...we have HUGE windows...

[PalmHarbor]

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This seems to be a chronic problem. My second motor went out too. There must be
a reason why none of these motors lasts.....anyone actually know?

[truekoa]

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depends where you get your regulators from. I bought a set of regulators, hand crank, and that bezel for 100 bucks shipped from a guy on ls1tech.

But you can pretty much go find a junk yard and pull the regulators off yourself or check ebay. I think 100-150 range for everything you need. Maybe cheaper if you look around.

[Lucas02Maro]

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how much would it be to convert manual to automatic?

[truekoa]

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Well, its not that changing the window motor is hard or the conversion is.

It's just that now I feel much more confident that my window will work whenever, there's no 6-8 month period that'll my power motor will last. Now my window crank will probably last the life of the car.

[transamtom1]

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I've replaced my pwr motors 5 times throughout the time I've owned the car.

I guess I'm just tired of worrying about them failing, and I only really use the driver side window so I'm not worried about having to roll the passenger side down.

I know there are alot of fbody owners out there that are tired of it. Plus I believe this is the 1st guide on how to convert from auto to manual.

And yeah, you get alot of scrapes and cuts going behind that door lol.

Thanks for the comments.

Wow 5 times:eek:

I thought about what you did,but I thought why re-invent the wheel when it shouldn't be that hard to do.

Well it was a little more difficult than I thought,but not that bad if your persistent like I am.

Besides Friday was a Holiday so I got paid to do it:rock:

[truekoa]

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I've replaced my pwr motors 5 times throughout the time I've owned the car.

I guess I'm just tired of worrying about them failing, and I only really use the driver side window so I'm not worried about having to roll the passenger side down.

I know there are alot of fbody owners out there that are tired of it. Plus I believe this is the 1st guide on how to convert from auto to manual.

And yeah, you get alot of scrapes and cuts going behind that door lol.

Thanks for the comments.

[transamtom1]

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Very nice write up and pics.

But may I ask why?

How come you didn't just fix the PW?

I replaced my PW motor on Friday it only took a few hours(I have very large hands 6'2"260lbs)

Cost $56.00 taxes in.(and a few scrapes and scratches.

[truekoa]

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All done posting, please comment and critique!

[truekoa]

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Tools List

• Phillip screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Vice grips
• Wrenches, c-clamps, something to hold up the window
• Razor blade or drill for cutting the hole in the interior panel
• Two 16MM bolts
• Four 12MM bolts
• Six 1.0 hex nuts( get extra, you WILL drop a few inside the door)
• Socket wrench set with different sizes to remove the brackets( I had different size bolts on my door)
• Left and right side manual window regulator
• Two hand cranks
• Two crank bezels

To those that have made it possible!

www.ls1tech.com “The_Merv”

I did some searches on tech for my conversion and found him selling manual regulators to a few members, he sold me my manual regulators and hand cranks at a reasonable price. Also proof read my guide. Great guy!

www.camarov6.com “LETZRIDE”

He gave me pictures of his manual window assembly with his door panel off. Some of his pictures are used in this guide!

http://www.shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html “Rob”

He has a detailed, write up with pictures on how to replace a window motor. I used some of his pictures in this guide as a reference. I have contacted him via email to post his information. Thanks again Rob.

www.camarov6.com “T-Mill”

He provided me a few pictures of his 99 Firebird with power windows. Thanks!

www.camarov6.com “Dave521”

He provided me a few pictures of his 01 Firebird convertible with power windows before replacing his power motor for the first time. Thanks!

[truekoa]

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4C Bolting in your assembly continued

• Now that you have a manual regulator in there you will need to bolt in 3 different areas to secure the assembly completely and make the movement of the window smoother.

• Check back on section 3B.

• Remember, you will have to feel your way behind to get the nuts on them. Rotate the crank up and down slowly so you can line the holes up correctly.



4D.Remove your window supports

• Once your bolts are in, test your crank again, if the window rolls up nice and smooth then carefully remove your window supports and give it a test run. If all is well and your window lines up perfectly then it’s time to reassemble.

• If you need to remove the crank from the door panel, rotate it so that the knob is facing up, pull back on the handle towards you, push the door panel in if you need to, and expose a C clamp shaped like an omega sign. Use a paper clip or wire hanger and bend it to use it as a hook and pull it out. Careful, once that clip comes out, it’ll fly.

• Jiggle the crank back and forth until it falls off.




4E. Re-assembly

• Plug your speaker in, bolt it back in

• Wrap your electrical cables around the door handle

• Put your door panel back on

• Bolt it back in

• Put your door bezel back on, don’t forget the small courtesy light, and put the door lock back on the hook.

• Plug up your control switch and pop it back in place, careful with your metal clips

• Put the ring bezel for the crank in the opening you cut, push back on the panel and attach your hand crank.

• Test out your window and make sure the window and your interior are lined up.

• Enjoy your ever-lasting manual window!

[truekoa]

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