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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Has anyone updated to a newer electric window switch? Will any other GM switch work? I am going to be moving them to the gauge portion of the center panel and would like to go with a diiferent look than the chrome switches. Any ideas?
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You might be able to use the later model switches like from a 84 and up. I don't know how you would mount them.

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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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I just went with a couple spal window switches. NOt sure if they'd work with the stock motor, but I'm sure you could make them work!

http://www.spalusa.com/store/main.as...&item=33040018

Whatever you do, make sure you install relays.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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make sure you test the power/amps to the motor. the best thing is to setup a relay and do it that way so all the juice doesnt go through the switch....
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I have been wanting to do the keyless entry from spal also, as I have no way to lock my car now. Has everyone found the stock window motors to be sufficient?
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The stock motors are awesome in my '82. They roll the window up and down faster then any car I've owned and they are about 15 yrs. old.

I'm going with Spal for my '72 just because they are CHEAP and I heard they work great.
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