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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Default Best automatic window conversion kit for '72?

Wondering what the best company to go to for converting manual windows to automatic windows is for a '72 Vette. Best automatic door locks also.

Please, no, "what's wrong with your hand" or "that's just more hassle" comments. Thanks!!
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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I bought a used pair of regulators and motors with the wiring harness for my 72. Guaranteed to fit!
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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I bought a used pair of regulators and motors with the wiring harness for my 72. Guaranteed to fit!
Do you have any pictures documenting what you did? I am interested in doing the same sometime next year. I would love to see what you (or anyone) else can show as to how they did the conversion.

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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 1stC3Vette
Do you have any pictures documenting what you did? I am interested in doing the same sometime next year. I would love to see what you (or anyone) else can show as to how they did the conversion.

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Dino - I think CoolShark bought an original set out of a 72 vette-that would be a direct bolt-in.
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I put a SPAL kit in my '74. Actually stronger motor than stock. Easy install- be sure to use relays to get plenty of voltage to the motors.
SPAL kit number :33000030
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Ecklers and some of the other dealers have New regulators, they are a little $$ but they are good stuff. Unless you find a good "deal" on tused I would go new. you can make the wire harness, nothing majic about it, AIM for later years has pretty detailed drawings for that. The door panel only difference is where the holes are, new panels come without holes to fit either way.
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Dragonwycke, I've been interested in that SPAL kit for a while. Do you have any pics of the installation?
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Originally Posted by Dragonwycke
I put a SPAL kit in my '74. Actually stronger motor than stock. Easy install- be sure to use relays to get plenty of voltage to the motors.
SPAL kit number :33000030
http://www.slickcar.com/productdetai...?ProductID=602

Only $120!! Like I'm Batman.....would love to see some pics
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Originally Posted by SuprJames
http://www.slickcar.com/productdetai...?ProductID=602

Only $120!! Like I'm Batman.....would love to see some pics

Same here. I would love to see some door pics with this kit installed.

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