Electric Life Power Window Modifications - GTO RestoMod (Ep 72)

We got the One Piece Windows installed in Ruby but now we have to figure out how to install power windows in the GTO doors that will clear the glass from the One Piece Glass Kit. It is a tight squeeze and will take a lot of mods but we can make it work.
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[@raymondantonio4145]

Always takes a bit of problem solving when trying to adapt something when it wasn’t really intended for, nicely done Mark and I appreciated the commentary on how you went about it. One down, one to go! Thanks for the video Mark!

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thanks Ray. I like to talk through what I am doing just in case one day someone is stumped on something similar and it just might help. I like the process as long as it works out well in the end. I just finished the other door so we are all good on door glass now!

[@josephborso9866]

Nice work! The lower voltage may also help with that little flex at the top of door frame. We used to call these things, field engineering. Again really nice work.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

@@josephborso9866 Thanks. Adjusting the speed should be helpful but as the voltage goes down amps increase so I will need to keep an eye on that.

[@robertmazzei2412]

It’s all about the details. These little (or big) things that aren’t seen but make the project super special. Just retuned to the shop after a month away. Back to Pops now!

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thanks Robert. Your batteries should be all recharged so can hit it hard on Pops. Must be getting cold up there now.

[@robertmazzei2412]

It’s definitely fall up here. Temps are not bad, but lots of rain and wind. Stove in the shop is chugging along and keeping things warm. I’m really enjoying your videos! Ruby will be beautiful.

[@chriskappes9170]

Nice job making it all fit and work but i still cant get over taking the wing window out but i have given it thought but ruby is definitely going to be unique so i guess its ok 😂😂😂😂😂love the videos

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Hey Chris. Yeah my girlfriend is like that too, she likes the original look. I have had the car since I was 19-20 and have had my fill of the wind wings and I do want Ruby to have a different look while still retaining the classic GTO style. We all have our own vision for are cars and I am building Ruby for me after all these years of building for others.

[@chriskappes9170]

@FoothillPaintandFabrication i was just kidding i think its cool that it is an option but mine wont have ac so im keeping 2 55 ac in mine great work mark really enjoy the videos

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

@chriskappes9170 Got to have A/C around here to enjoy the car. You must have nice weather there

[@DavidBrady-wf6qh]

Excellent job!😊

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thank you David, I appreciate the nice comment.

[@roym.9875]

Nice work, once again.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

@@roym.9875 Thanks Roy, I wasn't sure it would all come together. Super happy it did.

[@jamesmarsh1831]

I've done several of these exact cars before and you could have made everything work and saved yourself a lot of time, headache and effort by leaving the weld nut offsets, trimmed the excess ends of the guide studs and not even had to cut the edges off the plate and used the exact mounting bolts that didn't stick past the mounting plate, you wouldn't have anything binding or hitting the glass when going up or down.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

I am glad that worked for you but I mocked it up and since I had moved the glass back when I changed the rear channel alignment the glass mounting plate was extremely close to the motor. It works really smooth and doesn't rely on the scrapers to hold the glass centered. On the one piece glass install have you ever had a problem with the glass hitting the hinge reinforcing plates?

[@josephborso9866]

Disregard the flex comment, watched again and its true as can be. Take care

[@olsonr69]

My thoughts were the same as Stans comment. It seems like you could have used those spacers you cut off on the window track rollers where the arms connect. It would’ve possibly saved you from cutting the arms up.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

@@olsonr69 I responded to Stan. Cantilevering the rollers or shimming the window guide out to meet the rollers would put a lot of strain in areas that were not designed for it. Usually the best way is rarely the easy way.

[@stanherman5604]

Why not just put the spacers you cut off between the window track and the regulator?

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

@@stanherman5604 Hi Stan, the reason I didn't go that route is because it would put the load force onto the window offset causing the regulator arm to twist under load and putting strain on the bracket/glass bond. Ideally you want the regulator to push directly under the glass. By moving the offset on the arm close to the sector gear where the arm had the reinforcement ribs should reduce any twisting forces.

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

I don't understand why my comments are not showing up on your last 2 videos.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

I figured you were busy. I didn't change any settings. Do me a favor and go back when you get a chance and drop a simple comment on the last 2 videos and lets see what happens. If they don't show up let me know and I will check with KZbin.

[@chriskappes9170]

Nice job making it all fit and work but i still cant get over taking the wing window out but i have given it thought but ruby is definitely going to be unique so i guess its ok 😂😂😂😂😂love the videos

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Hey Chris. Yeah my girlfriend is like that too, she likes the original look. I have had the car since I was 19-20 and have had my fill of the wind wings and I do want Ruby to have a different look while still retaining the classic GTO style. We all have our own vision for are cars and I am building Ruby for me after all these years of building for others.