Electric-Life Application Guide

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Power Windows

ELECTRIC-LIFE is the world leader in custom-fit power window systems. Custom-Fit means no holes to drill, no fabrication, just bolt-in, hook up a couple of easy to install electrical connections, and you’re back on the road…..this time in luxury! Everything is included in the kit, with the exception of the switches, and we give you the best offering in easy to install switches and accessories in the business. In fact we are the only OEM manufacturer of power windows offering direct bolt-in original equipment style power window conversion kits. ELECTRIC-LIFE offers over 500 custom-fit applications covering most vehicles produced from 1930 – 2002.

Restorers take note……if you want to go back to crank’in ‘em up, all you have to do is to take out the electric windows, replace them with all the mechanical goodies, and you haven’t wrecked the value of your restored classic! Remember, when the time comes to install a power window kit in that cherished antique or classic car, choose a name you can depend on, ELECTRIC-LIFE!!!

ELECTRIC-LIFE is ISO9002 Certified.
Our motors are OE manufactured and provide quiet, fast, and reliable
operation of two windows.
ELECTRIC-LIFE designs all of its custom-fit kits to OE standards, using three
different styles of OEM regulators according to the specific application.
ELECTRIC-LIFE mechanism completely replaces the original crank handle
mechanism for professional results.
Kits are “bolt-in”. No extensive modifications are necessary to install them.
Our kits come with a lifetime warranty.
Switches are sold separately.

Read the FAQs at the bottom of this page to answer any questions...then call us!.

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Super Street Rod Power Window Kits

The Super Street Rod Kit is a complete regulator and motor assembly that can be installed in any vehicle originally equiped with straight glass.

• Electric-Life offers three different versions of the Super Street Rod Kit. Pick the style that suits your needs.

• Our Super Street Rod Kits use Bosch/Unis motors for smooth quiet operation.

• The Super Street Rod Kit contains all the necessary components to complete a 2 door installation.

Super Street Rod Kits do not come with switches, switches are sold separately.

SUPER STREET ROD

EL1000

SUPER STREET ROD KIT

The EL1000 comes with two screw cable drive regulators and motors, glue type glass sashes and dual sliding rollers on the mounting head. The rollers allow the regulator to move laterally as well as vertically. This unique mounting system is especially suited for vehicles with radical angled door posts. Our glue-type sashes are 24 inches long and can be cut to length. Our extra long sash easily supports one-piece glass conversions. Our EL1000 coms with OE style narrow motors that can be mounted in doors as narrow as 2 inches.

EL2000

SUPER STREET FLAT GLASS KIT WITH RUBBER CLAMP MOUNT

Our EL2000 differs from other EL-Series kits in the way it mounts to the glass This kit was truly designed for the DIY-er when it comes to ease of installation. The unit comes with a floating mounting head with two rubber isolated mounts that clamp directly to the glass.
The unit is also self-centering, which insures that the window is fully closed and seated in the sill. With the exception of the mounting system the EL2000 is an exact replica of our EL1000

EL3000

SUPER STREET CURVED GLASS KIT

The EL-3000 utilizes a cutting edge roller bracket system, which offers -Z- axis motion, allowing the regulator to follow the natural curvature of the glass. Where traditional regulators are solid mounted, and very bulky, the EL-3000 can be mounted in doors as narrow as three-inches. And to make installation even easier, the EL-3000 reuses the OE window guides. Just remove the stock regulator and glass, reinstall the new regulator onto the original glass, complete the wiring and enjoy the comforts of power windows.

Custom Direct Bolt-in Kits..example

GM68-K

55-57 Chevy Front Window Kit

Custom Direct Bolt-in Kits..example

JE12-1099

97-02 - Jeep Wrangler Kit

Custom Direct Bolt-in Kits..there are many more available... over 500.

Electric-Life offers custom fit power window kits for hundreds of cars and trucks both domestic and foreign. Follow this link to the Electric-Life Application Guide to find your vehicle.

Switches

Electric-Life offers a complete line of quality switch systems to compliment your installation.

4980-21-007 Universal 2 Door Illuminated - BMW style rocker switch kit. Comes complete with left and right console mount switches and wiring harness.
4990-10-142 Universal 2 Door Illuminated console or door panel mount- rocker switch kit. Comes complete with 3 swtches, 1 double bezel, 1 single bezel, wiring harness, and plug connectors.
4990-10-201 Universal 2 Door Illuminated console or door panel mount- rocker switch kit. Comes complete with 3 swtches, 1 raised double bezel, 1 raised single bezel, wiring harness, and plug connectors.
4990-10-421 Joker Universal 2 Door Illuminated door panel mount- BMW style rocker switch kit. Comes complete with 3 swtches, 1 raised double bezel, 1 raised single bezel, wiring harness, and plug connectors.
4980-31-009 Universal 2 Door Illuminated door panel mount- BMW style rocker switch kit. Comes complete with 3 swtches, 1 raised double bezel, 1 raised single bezel, wiring harness, and plug connectors.
4990-10-356 GM OE Style 2 door chrome switch kit. Door panel mount. Kit comes complete with 1 double chrome switch pod, 1 single chrome switch pod and complete wiring harness.
4990-10-356 single and dual switch detail
4980-25-001Universal 2 Door Illuminated - Mercedes style rocker switch kit. Kit comes complete with left and right console mount switches and wiring harness.
4990-50-356 Joker 4 Door Illuminated door panel mount- BMW style rocker switch kit. Comes complete with 7 swtches, 1 rear child lockout switch, raised 4 switch driver's door panel, raised passenger bezels, andwiring harness.
99007 - BILLET 2 DOOR POWER WINDOW SWITCH KIT Here's what you've been waiting for, a 2 door billet switch kit to complement the rest of your interior, This Kit is Hot!

COMMON POWER WINDOW QUESTIONS

What comes in the kit?

Electric-Life power window kits come with 2 regulators with attached motors and 2 pig-tail sockets and complete installation instructions. Everything you need to convert two windows to power is included except switches.

Do the kits include the switches?

No, switches are sold separately, please go to our switch section which has pictures and complete descriptions of our switches.

What comes in a switch kit?

Switch kits come with switches, wiring harness with attached terminals and plug connectors, and simple easy to read wiring diagrams.

I already have power windows; will your system replace my original regulators?

In most cases our regulators will replace the original power window regulators.

I already have factory power windows but my motors are bad, do you have factory replacement motors?

No we do not; our motors will only work with our regulators.

I have a set of the original power window switches and original wiring harness; will they work with your system?

If the switches come from a vehicle originally equipped with reverse polarity motors, than the wiring harness can easily be adapted to our system. Most vehicles produced after 1980 come with reverse polarity motors.

I have an early model vehicle with the original wiring can I use it with your system?

Chances are that your vehicle came equipped with the old 3 wire motor system. In that case, you would have to add relays to make it work. We can supply the relays and a wiring diagram, but this type of conversion should be left up to professional installers.

How do I know what switches I need?

Any of our switch kits will work with our power window kits or with any other manufacturer’s kits that use reverse polarity motors.

What do I do with the hole where the window crank is located?

Most people mount the window switches in place of the window crank to hide the hole. We also offer blank trim caps to cover the hole. The caps come in black, but can be painted to match your interior trim.

I can only find a listing for the front doors of my vehicle, what do you have for the rear windows?

In case we do not make a custom fit for the rear windows, we suggest our Colibri universal system, as long as the original mechanical regulators are in good working order. The universal is easily integrated with the custom fit using any of our 4 door switch kits.

I want to convert all 4 windows but, I want to do the front ones first and the rear at some later date, is that a problem?

No problem whatsoever. Just remember to order a 4 door switch kit when you buy the front windows, so that you can later control all 4 windows from the drivers door.

I just installed new weather stripping and my windows are slow going up.

This is a common problem, and is due to the fact that aftermarket manufacturers do not make their products to the exact same thickness as the original. What we suggest is that you spray the weather stripping with silicone spray and run the window up and down a few times. If that does not work try sanding down the weather stripping using a 1200 or 1500 grit paper.

I’m thinking about installing one-piece glass, will your kit work with the one-piece glass conversion?

It depends on the manufacturer of the glass. Usually if the original regulator will work with the one-piece glass our system will too. It is very important that the manufacturer of the glass provide you with some sort of guiding system for the glass. Our kit is not designed to balance the glass.

What is the difference between a Street Rod Kit and a Universal Kit?

The basic difference is that the Street Rod Kit is a complete motor and regulator system and replaces the old regulator on any vehicle equipped with flat glass. The universal kit actually motorizes the original mechanical regulator, and can be installed on any vehicle with mechanical regulators that are in good working order.