Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400
Posted by Stewart Ballard On 2023/9/1 11:45:47
Here are the motors that I used in my power window conversion.
They were made for Chrysler & Dodge minivan models. I chose these due to the size of the drive gear. The two different models are for the the left and right side doors of the vans BUT, I am reversing them for my Packard.
The left side motor (742-446) will be on the right side of my Packard and the right side motor will be on the driver's side. I am doing this because I want the motor housing to hang downward as the original motor did (see the last two photos). If I use them as Chrysler uses them the motors will point upward and will be difficult to get in and out of the door. I just have to remember to reverse the wires on the door switch.
The whole process was like trying to figure out “right tighty - left loosy” when you are on your back under the car and reaching up out of sight.
I am working on the adapter plate now and will post again tonight or tomorrow.
Remember, I have already done this once. The passenger-side window regulator is already in the car and working. I ran it up and down nearly 300 times before I even put it into the car. I am just making a record here as I build the driver's side door. When this is complete, I will move on to the rear windows. I have no idea yet if this same conversion will work the same way on those windows.
Attach file:
MotorNumbers.jpg (284.71 KB)
SideOne.jpg (259.95 KB)
SideTwo.jpg (287.16 KB)
SidewaysView.jpg (103.64 KB)
Original.jpg (77.44 KB)
Replacement.jpg (352.70 KB)
They were made for Chrysler & Dodge minivan models. I chose these due to the size of the drive gear. The two different models are for the the left and right side doors of the vans BUT, I am reversing them for my Packard.
The left side motor (742-446) will be on the right side of my Packard and the right side motor will be on the driver's side. I am doing this because I want the motor housing to hang downward as the original motor did (see the last two photos). If I use them as Chrysler uses them the motors will point upward and will be difficult to get in and out of the door. I just have to remember to reverse the wires on the door switch.
The whole process was like trying to figure out “right tighty - left loosy” when you are on your back under the car and reaching up out of sight.
I am working on the adapter plate now and will post again tonight or tomorrow.
Remember, I have already done this once. The passenger-side window regulator is already in the car and working. I ran it up and down nearly 300 times before I even put it into the car. I am just making a record here as I build the driver's side door. When this is complete, I will move on to the rear windows. I have no idea yet if this same conversion will work the same way on those windows.
Attach file:
MotorNumbers.jpg (284.71 KB)
SideOne.jpg (259.95 KB)
SideTwo.jpg (287.16 KB)
SidewaysView.jpg (103.64 KB)
Original.jpg (77.44 KB) Replacement.jpg (352.70 KB)
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