I have retrofitted my 72 Chevelle with power windows and door locks. I’m pretty sure that these were original options back in the day, but I’m not sure where on the door panels the switches should be located. On the drivers side I have the 4 window switches, and the one lock switch. On the passenger side I have a single window and lock. I’ve attached some pics of where I think they should be, but I don’t want to start cutting holes until I’m sure.

Please help, a pic or two would be very helpful.

Thanks

http://jboorky.50megs.com/images/driverdoor.jpg
http://jboorky.50megs.com/images/passengerdoor.jpg

Your pictures did not work, however on the power window switches, you just mount them where the hole for your window crank is, I just took a razor on mine and made them square, and elongate the driver door but center it on the factory crank hole. As for the lock switches, somoene posted some pics here a long time ago, try doing a search. I'm pretty sure they go up higher in the panel above the chrome strip, and to the right of the chrome 'hump' design.

good luck.


OK, Got to the pics (hacked the URL)

You're pretty much on target with the locks, but as I mentioned above the windows go where the crank hole is. Since those are repro panels, they should have the holes preforated in the back, punch them out as if you had cranks, and then square off the hole and you should be good to go. Also in the ballpark of where your lock switches are look in the door sheetmetal, there should be a relief for the wires and switch to set back in so the panel fits flush to give you a guideline where to cut the lock holes.

Don't have power locks on my 69 but like J70 said, the power window switches go in the same spot as the crank handles.

Ok, so I attached a new pic of the door with the window switch over the window crank hole... but it doesn't look like there is much room behind the door. The original crank stud is still there. The power window kit I installed is just a flat motor that fits over that stud. Won’t the installing the switch create a bulge in the door panel?

http://jboorky.50megs.com/images/driverdoor2.jpg

In that case you'll probably have to put the switches somewhere where they will fit with no obstructions.

Oh, and when you do the single switches, MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE POSTS STICKING THROUGH THE BACK. The first time i hooked up my switches, the post that is longer(the positive post) stuck further than the others and when i tried to install them they touched the frame and blew the fuse! So, just taped them up on the back and problem solved!

Yeah, if you're using an aftermarket window kit then you will not be able to use the stock locations. You will have to find a place on the door that fits and is out of harm's way. Also might want to cut away the sheetmetal from behind the switch to give it room not to bulge or short out. With a OEM power window setup there is no window crank and the switches go where I indicated. Now its up to your prefrence on where you want them. Since you're going with aftermarket motors and such, maybe get a little trick and mount the switches in the center console, or something creative like that.

Either that, or find an OEM window motor setup.

Ok. We'll it looks like I'll have to do some customization. Thanks to everyone for all the info!