Power windows! Slightly different method...

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  1. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    Nice setup! Where did u go for the pwr source and what kind/amp circuit protection is necessary?
     
  2. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    20a fuse, and I went straight to the battery essentially. I know these are typically done on a keyed source but I didn't need a key to roll my windows before and now I still don't!
     
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    Nice i'm probably going to be doing this very...very cool

    THANK YOU! :)
     
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    I got the motor and bracket out pf a 95 Taurus

    Please note on your swap to be able to get the bracket off of the taurus door panel you have to drill out some weird pop rivets ;-)
     
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    i finished with the swap a few days ago and i cant get enough.....any time i feel like rooling up the window i just do it and a big smile happens

    LOVE IT....:D
     
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    this is an awesome article, thanks
     
  7. facelessnumber

    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    Ah, yeah, I forgot about that. A drill would make it easier. I used a hammer and screwdriver to get the regulators out of the Taurus.
     
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    Is the Taurus/Sable mechanism the only one compatible? How about mustang or thunderbird/cougar?
    Just trying to keep options open in case i can't get the taurus one :burnout:
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I picked up mine from Ebay a few years ago. There were a lot of Taurus/Sable motors for sale then. Just look for rear window motors as they are hardly used compared to front ones so there is a good chance they will be in like new condition :tiphat:
     
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    Ok I'll keep that in mind, thanks mav1970:)
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Definably need to do this when I get the mav back on the road, always hated reaching across to roll down the passenger side window.
     
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    what's wrong with your mav, thought it was driving!
     
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    Exactly how I did mine many moons ago. Got two rear regulators with motors off evilBay for $75. Had to replace both motors since then. They have plastic gears inside that get brittle with age and break.
     

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