retro fitting/replacing stock power window switch's
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retro fitting/replacing stock power window switch's
I have to replace old original power window switches in my 74, I took them apart & cleaned them as instructed on other posts & they still don't work + one case is cracked. I am not doing a restoration & the cars not original anyway so I was wondering if there are any other options for replacement. Can I retro fit an aftermarket (newer) style into my center console & if so what has anyone else used with success. I have read that the newer repop vette switches suck(?) so I thought I could use another GM style switch & just adapt the wiring & new switch to the console to fit .
any thoughts on the matter?
any thoughts on the matter?
Racer
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From: Louisiana
I have to replace old original power window switches in my 74, I took them apart & cleaned them as instructed on other posts & they still don't work + one case is cracked. I am not doing a restoration & the cars not original anyway so I was wondering if there are any other options for replacement. Can I retro fit an aftermarket (newer) style into my center console & if so what has anyone else used with success. I have read that the newer repop vette switches suck(?) so I thought I could use another GM style switch & just adapt the wiring & new switch to the console to fit .
any thoughts on the matter?
any thoughts on the matter?
Le Mans Master
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Here's a great thread on it-by "Mooser"
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-finished.html
Or you can add some relays and keep the new ones made by Chinese kids from burning up- for reference only the right side upgrade is shown-
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-finished.html
Or you can add some relays and keep the new ones made by Chinese kids from burning up- for reference only the right side upgrade is shown-
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I can only suggest if you know a wrecking yard somewhere that you will be permitted to browse through some GM cars with power windows you might be able to match one that will be close. I had a 67 corvette that needed a switch for opening the headlight doors and didn't want to pay the $100. that the corvette dealers wanted . I found a switch that I could adapt out of a Pontiac for $5.00 . I made a wiring adapter so I didn't have to alter the original 67 wiring. It worked great .
