Installing power windows into a classic truck always sounds like one of those jobs that maybe better left to the professionals. But since we're performing most of the work on our project '67, the search was on for a power-window kit that we could install ourselves with little or no cutting. And once we decided to retain the wing windows on this truck, the options definitely increased.
Electric-Life is well known for their quality power-window kits, and when we inquired about a kit for the '67, they responded with PN GM49-K, a kit specifically for the '67-72 trucks. This Electric-Life regulator bolts right up to the original regulator mounting holes without needing to cut any access holes in the sheetmetal of the door. They are guaranteed to look and fit like an original equipment accessory and are available with your choice of switch kits, depending on the interior look you're going for. This sounded perfect to us, so we ordered up a set and they were promptly delivered. While we were on the phone, we also picked up a set of new felts and a window channel from LMC Truck. Like everything we get from LMC, the new seals were top-notch and arrived faster than we could say "manual cranks." Follow along as Installation Jason makes us wonder why there aren't power windows in all of our project vehicles, and check with LMC and Electric-Life for any of your power-window or window-channel needs using the information in the source box.
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 The Electric-Life kit for...  The Electric-Life kit for the '67-72 trucks is this PN GM49-K. It's a kit that is specific to these trucks only, so the new regulators bolt-up right in the stock location as the originals. Besides the regulators themselves, all you need to order is the switch kit of your choice. We went with the stock GM style. |
 Jason started by removing...  Jason started by removing the armrests, door handles, window cranks, and speakers from the doors. |
 Then the door panels were...  Then the door panels were carefully pulled off and set aside. |
 Now Jason proceeded to remove...  Now Jason proceeded to remove all the screws in the door, including those that hold the channel in place since we were replacing the seals. |
 There's actually as many screws...  There's actually as many screws for the channel as there are for the regulator. |
 But finally, the lower two...  But finally, the lower two of the six screws that hold it in place were removed... |
 ...along with the three that...  ...along with the three that hold the wing window in place. |
 With the window down, the...  With the window down, the wing-window assembly was then slid backward and up and out of the door. |
 Next Jason slid the glass...  Next Jason slid the glass track off of each end of the regulator. |
 The glass could then be removed...  The glass could then be removed from the door. |
 Lastly, the four remaining...  Lastly, the four remaining screws holding the regulator were removed... |
 ...and the manual regulator...  ...and the manual regulator was relieved of duty. |
 This comparison shot shows...  This comparison shot shows just how similar the Electric-Life regulator is to the stock unit. This makes for a much easier install. |
 While the glass was out, Jason...  While the glass was out, Jason pried out the stock clips to remove the rotten felts from the door. |