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Expert: William Forster - 1/17/2007


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My dad and i have a 76 chevy truck, and we are trying to restore/customize it. and i wanted to know if there is a way to go from manual windows, to power windows.

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The easiest way is to scavenge the regulators,  wire boots,and wire harness from a donor vehicle. The regulators will bolt right in, and there should be plastic plugs on the door and jamb that you can pop out, and instal the rubber wiring boot. The harness will be more work, and require extensive work to liberate it from the donor vehicle.  Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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