Batman Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 new to forum,i want to install power front windows in my 1970 monte what is best kit to use?has anyone done this?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Steve, I can't help you with aftermarket power window conversions, but Installing a salvaged power window setup from another first gen Monte has been a completely satisfactory solution for me. It is not a trivial job, IMO, but you end up with something that looks correct and works well. Complete factory systems appear every now and then on eBay and there are members here who offer them from time to time as well. If you are interested, you might contact Leo and Koniks Klassics listed under the "Parts" tab in the upper block of the Message Board. Also, there was a recent post that offered a complete system on this thread: 1970 Monte Carlo Parting Out High Optioned Car I took a lot of photos of my project and created a photo journal or two that you might be interested in if you go this route. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKZ03 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Hello Steve, I used a kit from Nu Relics for the front and rear. I'm sure they have a kit for just the fronts, as well as several different switch options. The 70-72 Chevelle kit worked nicely for me. Fronts were direct bolt in no drilling necessary except for wire pass fhru door to pillar. The rears were also direct bolt in however I felt it necessary to reinforce the mount points and also create and adjustable stop for the down travel. Seems on the rears the factory stop was in the wrong place or non existant (can't remember the exact problem) in my car for some reason. I also used the factory style rubber boots vs the ones supplied in the kit as the factory style look correct and have a larger diameter. I believe I got the boots from the parts place. Just call the parts place and ask them for the original style. The link below shows a few other options, not sure which is correct. Shop around as some of their dealers offer cheaper prices than Nu Relics site. If I remember correctly I made my purchase either on eBay or matts classic bowties. Also someone makes a switch out of the manual window crank that would work nicely if your going from manual to power and don't want to buy new door panels due to the fact your gonna have a hole where that crank used to be. http://www.nu-relics.com/chevelle-s/225.htm http://www.mattsclassicbowties.com/contents/en-us/d2977_Power_Window_Kits.html https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/chevrolet-monte-carlo-parts.aspx?modelName=Chevrolet+Monte+Carlo&modelID=2&year=1972 http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AEOS&Product_Code=45821 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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