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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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what all do I need to install power windows?

I know I will need the motors... but what else??

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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html
The only other thing I bought was 3/4" screws and nylon locknuts to use instead of the supplied hardware. Probably not necessary, that's just how I do things.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Are you talking about replacing the motors or you have manual windows now and you want to replace them with power windows?

The latter is probably much more difficult.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Yeah, putting power windows into a car that came with manuals is a big job because the wiring is not in place.
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Bud M
Yeah, putting power windows into a car that came with manuals is a big job because the wiring is not in place.

really???

if the wiring isnt there, then screw it, i figured they would have put it in anyways
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 02:07 AM
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Should get more bites in the repairs forum since they **** so often.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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I plan on doing this same thing. To the best of my knowledge you will need the new power window mechanisms, wiring harness, and stock power window buttons.

You can click here and here for the window kit and wiring harness.

The power window buttons can be found on ebay for pretty cheap.
Hope this helps.
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