68-70 Convertible Rear Power Window Motor

[PurpleBeeper]

I've heard from several people that the rear power window motors on a 68-70 convertible B-body (maybe E-body too?) are different than other power window motors. Something about them having to be smaller for clearance issues. I've also "heard" that B-body station wagons with a power rear window have these small motors too.

1. What is the true story about convertible rear power window motors in a 68-70 B-body? Does anyone have any pictures? A side-by-side picture vs. the standard power window motor would be great.

2. What is needed to convert a manual crank window convertible to a power window convertible? I have all the switches (4-gang plus 3 singles), the plastic drive gears & several switch connectors from pickup trucks/cars I'm pretty sure I can make work. I also have some information about adding relays for the power windows to save wear & tear on the switches.

What other parts do I need? What else do I need to know? How do I make this conversion of manual crank to power windows? All you power window experts please teach me! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

 

[Pistol Pete]

The parts book doesn't show a separate number for the motor, so it's not much help. However I do believe the p/w regulators are different than those of a manual . That is, not only will you need to source p/w regulators, you'll need convertible specific p/w regulators (for the qtr. windows anyway). Tall order for sure.

You might want to check with these guys as well.

http://www.nu-relics.com/

 

[theman440]

The parts book doesn't show a separate number for the motor, so it's not much help. However I do believe the p/w regulators are different than those of a manual . That is, not only will you need to source p/w regulators, you'll need convertible specific p/w regulators (for the qtr. windows anyway). Tall order for sure.

You might want to check with these guys as well.

http://www.nu-relics.com/

He's right - good luck finding the regulators. My '66 has power windows and the motors for the rear are same as the door motors.

 

[Mark B]

I am in the same position as Purplebeeper. I would like to install power windows in my RoadRunner vert. project. Could the manual regulators be refitted for the stock pw motors? I ask this because hoping someone has looked into this already and because I don't have the regulators out right now.

 

[moparstuart]

nu relic has them they are expensive but probable worth it in the long run
I make mine and they work but not great and not nice and smooth like relics

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Here's what I've found out so far...
1. electric motors are the same
2. regulators are different
3. snow-ball chance in hell of finding rear convt. power window regulators
4. there's somebody out there making convertible rear 1/4 motor/regulators (search U-tube 68 coronet convertible).
5. doors are easy.... rear convt. quarters are tough

 

[theman440]

I think the best bet would be to go aftermarket. Unless you're doing a concurs resto.

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Just for clarification on the motors themselves - they are interchangeable from '66 up untill the mid-late 80's (minor differences) There is a left and a right (gearbox flipped) Example - Left front same as Rt rear, Rt front same as Left rear...clear as mud?

 

[moparstuart]

XV sells the rear power regulators but i'm pretty sure they just get them from Nu Relic
for sure Nu relic made a set for the guy in canada with the orange superbird convertible
he had a whole thread on here about it i just cant find it

 

[moparstuart]

ok finally found the old post


http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopar...et-recommendations&highlight=window+regulator