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Here are some pictures of the lock and window install. My biggest tip is do not use the wire that they supplied you with and use good quality wire.
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Keith's M1078A1 Project Overland
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I'm using a full power window, not the crank style, from Summit Racing https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aul-9848/ so that will be a different challenge...
Did you eliminate the keyed locking?
How did you get your wiring over to the passenger side??
Did you eliminate the keyed locking?
How did you get your wiring over to the passenger side??
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the "possible" advantage to the powered crank style Keith used is..... ability to slip manual crank back on post if electric fails.... but Im not positive and have PMed Keith about that
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This kit that I used came with a back up crank. Just pop off the cover where the old crank was and put the back up handle on that I keep in the overhead console.
Just run wiring across the front along with all the other wires. The area that has the most room is just in front of the heater/AC unit.
Just run wiring across the front along with all the other wires. The area that has the most room is just in front of the heater/AC unit.
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Do you mind posting part numbers and vendor links to the components you used? Like the door locks and window cranks... would enjoy the rest of the part informations as well.
Thanks in advance.
Awesome build.
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[h=1]Biltek 2x Door Car Power Window + Keyless Door Unlock Kit For Ford F-350 F450 F-550 Super Duty Fiesta Flex Focus[/h]
This is what I ordered from the amazing......online store. $83 like I said earlier use a better quality wire and connectors than they supply you with.
They are still working as good as the day I installed them the speed of the window is good and plenty strong enough.
Everything is 12 Volt DC. With all the 12 volt accessories I've added, I added a secondary 12 volt fuse box for them.
This is what I ordered from the amazing......online store. $83 like I said earlier use a better quality wire and connectors than they supply you with.
They are still working as good as the day I installed them the speed of the window is good and plenty strong enough.
Everything is 12 Volt DC. With all the 12 volt accessories I've added, I added a secondary 12 volt fuse box for them.
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Thanks Keith. Guess manufactures have been listening... I see now couple models on Amazon that have manual cranks you can pop on if need be in addition to the one you mention above. sweet.
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Does this method have the full 22" lift we need?
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The one I used is a continuous loop, so the stroke is infinite.
Mine goes all the way up and down.
Mine goes all the way up and down.
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Where did you get the door in your overhead compartment from?
Did you document the build of that?
Did you document the build of that?
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The overhead console I made was a one off build, with very little documentation. But I started with making a template out of card board the transferring it to aluminum sheet then about 50 small adjustments, cuts and test fits before final welding.
The doors are made of 1/2” Star Board, cut and routered. I also used 3/4” Star Board to make the storage boxes behind the seats.
Star board is a plastic type material used a lot in the boating industry and sold in various size sheets depending on you supplier. It comes in original density which is solid and and a lighter version where the outer 1/16” is solid and the inner core is a little airy looks like tiny bubbles.
The doors are made of 1/2” Star Board, cut and routered. I also used 3/4” Star Board to make the storage boxes behind the seats.
Star board is a plastic type material used a lot in the boating industry and sold in various size sheets depending on you supplier. It comes in original density which is solid and and a lighter version where the outer 1/16” is solid and the inner core is a little airy looks like tiny bubbles.
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Absolutely AMAZING build!!! That interior with the rifles mounted is something I would definitely do.
Bravo.
Bravo.
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It looks amazing! What gauge aluminum did you use?
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.080” aluminum sheet
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Did you get a local shop to sew the floor rubber mats?
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About 10 hours of hand stitching use wax coated lacing string.
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Wow, that sounds painful! Looks great. How easy was it to shape, trim, and stitch?
Did you use the old one as a template?
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I would NOT recommend the inexpensive universal power window kits with the flexible center section. My experience is that these lack the power to open and close these windows. You will likely need to replace the manual mechanisms too, as they rust and bind. Not cheap.
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