Electric windows

[drewster71]

Evening all,
Ok a couple questions my 83 gtv has the electric windows and a hole for a manual winder if elecs stop ?? anyone know of where to get replacement or any spare ones out there

Also if i had an electric motor of say a nissan skyline early model in theory could it be wired to replace existing ? current windows go up real slow ...

Thankyou all in hope

[Joey]

I have a couple of motors and mechagnisms from a Alfetta sedan from the time... Somebody might be able to tell you if these are a suitable replacement... If they are I may be able to offer them for sale if they could be of any use 
Joey.

[MD]

Drewster71

If you cannot locate an original electric window replacement, I think there are generic electric window winders available that could be adapted. I find the best guys to do this are panel beaters and preferable a seasoned operator who knows his stuff. When it's done, only you will know the difference.

I would roll up to a good panel shop with the trim and the damp proof lining off , a print out from the manual of how the orignal set up works and take it from there.

[Sheldon McIntosh]

The motors will be fine, just put some relays in and they'll be as fast as any other window out there.  To test this, hook a 12v battery up straight to the motor to see how quick they are (or not).  Far easier than screwing around with another motor.

[drewster71]

Hi Sheldon,
Do u mean us my existing motor that is in door already and put in new relays ?? I have recently purchased the dvd cd manual for my baby, and am slowly finding my way around mechanically etc, Am trying to do as much as I can to save on labor but Am a Chef hehe so electrics and mechanics arent my first knowledgeable love  ...

Thankyou for all your help I appreciate all comments, and yes have organised new water pump and belts second hand asking for too much trouble


Drew

[Sheldon McIntosh]

Do u mean us my existing motor that is in door already and put in new relays ??

Yes. 

As I said, try and hook up a battery straight to the motors just to check they're okay, but you'll probably find they go up and down very quickly.  If not, I have heard of people taking them apart and replacing the grease, apparently it gets very hard over time.