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Old May 15, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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I want to convert my power windows to manual.

Can it be done? How hard is it?
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Old May 15, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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yeah it can be done
heres a guide http://youtube.com/watch?v=oO4UK7EXYJM
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So I just take the egg beater off then put on a crank..
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Old May 16, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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So I just take the egg beater off then put on a crank..
yep lol sorry I couldnt help my self.. the second I read your thread that video was playing in my mind.

Technically buddy if Im not mistaken... you should be able to mount a window motor in your car... try taking the door panel off and looking for a plug that isnt attached to anything that runs behind the plastic.. worth a try. and if that works.. search for Window motor write-up or install or what ever there is a good guide that shows you where it all goes etc..
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ok im lost.. I have power windows now. I want to convert them to manual. So I have to crank the window to make it go up and down. If I can't do this I'll just sale the doors and buy VFN's doors
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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I might also be interested in this. As long as there would be a way to switch back if ever desired, and much customization is not needed. cool idea
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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it can be done......you first have to change window regulators out and the easiest way would be change door panels..........the cheap way would be drill a hole in your door panels for the crank.if you have a parts car that has manual window just change out the regulators buy drilling out the rivets holding them to the doors.just don't cut your wires and you can change it back to power.............just alot of unwanted work.imo
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Where could I find the stuff for a manual window? I have been searching but haven't founf a thing yet.
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