Thanks, one more cut tomorrow for locks. Since nobody has a power lock 66 Canadian GP (that I'm aware of), I'm going to put the switch where I think it makes the most sense. I have pics of a US model lock switch on the panel but the panel is much different pattern than our cars.
Also, thanks to you and the others who provided measurements and pictures in that other thread when I asked for info a while back. I went back there today and looked at them before I made my cuts. It was nice knowing I had cut it in the right spot!
65wagon said
Dec 22, 2012
hey carl good progress, ive put all outside activities on hold its minus 40 with the wind here. wagon needs a block heater but its to cold to install one, right now its minus 28 just in temp im willing to share the wealth with the rest of you east of me.
4SPEED427 said
Dec 22, 2012
Apparently it's coming here but the garage was nice and warm all day today!
65wagon said
Dec 22, 2012
not a high priority right now i just finished on the floor after spending 300 bucks on a new chainsaw and another 300 on dewalt impact drivers and drill merry christmas to us, and im still jellious. have a great Christmas to you and your familiy from ours Carl
4SPEED427 said
Dec 22, 2012
Same to you and your family. Hopefully I will be able to sneak out to the garage a bit over the holidays, and hopefully you'll get a break in the cold so you can get some car stuff done.
Pontiacanada said
Dec 22, 2012
Lookin' great Carl. I bet it is nerve-wracking
I'm going to carefully remove the power windows from my parts car (maybe tomorrow). They look like they are original to the car (I thought someone just installed Impala SS panels along with SS's power windows. Behind the rear switches there is a little plastic box inset into the door metal that encloses each switch.
-- Edited by Pontiacanada on Saturday 22nd of December 2012 07:38:07 PM
4SPEED427 said
Dec 23, 2012
Pontiacanada wrote:
Behind the rear switches there is a little plastic box inset into the door metal that encloses each switch.
-- Edited by Pontiacanada on Saturday 22nd of December 2012 07:38:07 PM
I don't know that I ever remember seeing those. I've pulled a number of sets of power windows out of 61-64 convertibles over the years but that sounds new (or I've just forgotten!)
You will wish you have an extra set of hands and arms when you do this job if it's new to you. It helps a lot if you have a person to hold up the glass while you remove the regulator if you're new at it. Once you get the hang of it you'll be fine but just watch for the glass to fall down into the door at some point when you remove that last bolt!
Pontiacanada said
Dec 23, 2012
Pontiacanada wrote:
Behind the rear switches there is a little plastic box inset into the door metal that encloses each switch.
You will wish you have an extra set of hands and arms when you do this job if it's new to you. It helps a lot if you have a person to hold up the glass while you remove the regulator if you're new at it. Once you get the hang of it you'll be fine but just watch for the glass to fall down into the door at some point when you remove that last bolt!
I'm thinking of doing it with the doors laying down/off the car ... is that wise?
4SPEED427 said
Dec 24, 2012
I don't think I've ever pulled one that way. I don't see why it would be a problem other than maybe the glass could get scratched?
4SPEED427 said
Dec 26, 2012
I did quick test fit of the door panel with the switches installed to see how it looks.
Looks like a loaded car when you see 3 sets of switches in one door panel!
Well, the last two evenings have been figuring out how to mount the actuators for the locks as well as altering the wiring harness (lengthening it) so it would reach the actuators. The locks are now all installed and functioning, I just need to do some soldering/heat shrinking and then the power stuff is done.
The actuators are from a 70's B body if I remember right, it's been a long time. They sure are harsh, pretty much bang the locks up and down! The ones on the newer cars are a bit slower and gentler for sure.
The neat thing is, the door latches have a spare loop on them for another rod to be attached, so I used it to hook the power actuator rod into. I assume the latches have this because the US B bodies came with vacuum power locks and that is likely what they used. At least, if the Canadian and US cars use the same latch and I can't see why they wouldn't.
4SPEED427 said
Jan 4, 2013
Yes, I lucked out about 20 years ago and pulled them from a 70 Olds in a little wrecking yard. I've saved them all these years to put power locks in something old because I knew they are the only matching electric locks switches for the 60's stuff.
Same ones you posted a pic of from that Wildcat you have, I believe.
The actuator mounting, hookup etc is pretty easy. Made a little rod from the actuator to the existing unused loop on the latch, mounted the actuator and away we go!
4SPEED427 said
Jan 4, 2013
Me too, it's an addiction, no doubt about it!
Do you have the full power lock setup still in that 70 Buick?
4SPEED427 said
Jan 6, 2013
Bumping this up to show 1965CS where I located the power lock switch.
koolconvertible said
Dec 3, 2014
nice job mate! i used operators from a buick 225 to convert my 65 to electric. bit of moding to the rear mechanism. good ole GM had all the required holes dimpled or present. I vaguely remember having to relocate a doot handle actuator in the rear as i used the buick arm rests and switches as well.
Captain Beaumont said
Dec 3, 2014
This thread is from back in the day when Carl and Johnny were friends.
4SPEED427 said
Dec 3, 2014
I can't recall that far back Terry....
4SPEED427 said
Dec 3, 2014
They say a guy unconsciously mentally blocks out traumatic events in his life. Guess I did that with you Johnnee
Also, thanks to you and the others who provided measurements and pictures in that other thread when I asked for info a while back. I went back there today and looked at them before I made my cuts. It was nice knowing I had cut it in the right spot!
hey carl good progress, ive put all outside activities on hold its minus 40 with the wind here. wagon needs a block heater but its to cold to install one, right now its minus 28 just in temp im willing to share the wealth with the rest of you east of me.
not a high priority right now i just finished on the floor after spending 300 bucks on a new chainsaw and another 300 on dewalt impact drivers and drill merry christmas to us, and im still jellious. have a great Christmas to you and your familiy from ours Carl
Lookin' great Carl. I bet it is nerve-wracking
I'm going to carefully remove the power windows from my parts car (maybe tomorrow). They look like they are original to the car (I thought someone just installed Impala SS panels along with SS's power windows. Behind the rear switches there is a little plastic box inset into the door metal that encloses each switch.
-- Edited by Pontiacanada on Saturday 22nd of December 2012 07:38:07 PM
I don't know that I ever remember seeing those. I've pulled a number of sets of power windows out of 61-64 convertibles over the years but that sounds new (or I've just forgotten!)
You will wish you have an extra set of hands and arms when you do this job if it's new to you. It helps a lot if you have a person to hold up the glass while you remove the regulator if you're new at it. Once you get the hang of it you'll be fine but just watch for the glass to fall down into the door at some point when you remove that last bolt!
I'm thinking of doing it with the doors laying down/off the car ... is that wise?
Looks like a loaded car when you see 3 sets of switches in one door panel!
The actuators are from a 70's B body if I remember right, it's been a long time. They sure are harsh, pretty much bang the locks up and down! The ones on the newer cars are a bit slower and gentler for sure.
The neat thing is, the door latches have a spare loop on them for another rod to be attached, so I used it to hook the power actuator rod into. I assume the latches have this because the US B bodies came with vacuum power locks and that is likely what they used. At least, if the Canadian and US cars use the same latch and I can't see why they wouldn't.
Same ones you posted a pic of from that Wildcat you have, I believe.
The actuator mounting, hookup etc is pretty easy. Made a little rod from the actuator to the existing unused loop on the latch, mounted the actuator and away we go!
Do you have the full power lock setup still in that 70 Buick?