G28 Power window build

[Jets303]

Parts list so far:
"L" shaped rubber trim is from a 2006 Scion Tc
The window tracks are from a 1998 Nissan Maxima
The gas strut is from a 1998 Ford Windstar rear latch
The outer rubber trim piece that sits on the door shell is from a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer front window
Motor and track are from a 1998 Nissan Maxima
Mercedes Door latches
3M Body panel adhesive on all metal to fiberglass contact (If anyone has ever used this stuff its freakin amazing!)
Por15 for all exposed metal

[Jets303]

Welded in place. I did however have to add some fiberglass to fill in about 3/4'' of inch difference in the door. Im using RobsLp640 inner door shells that were pretrimmed so someone may have gotten a bit grinder heavy:

[Jets303]

After cutting and fitting and cutting and fitting this is what you end up with:

[Jets303]

I began putting relief cuts once every few inches and tack welding them to the desired arch that I needed to fit the glass:

[Jets303]

For the upper door tracks I used 1.5''x.75'' 16guage boxed steel. I sliced it down the center like so:

[Tallon]

yeah i got one on ebay for $3 plus $5shipping but they usually dont come with the motors I ended up going to the junk yard and getting another two sets

[Onewickedsvt]

They are so cheap on eBay. Only 35 each. Ordered 2, let's see what happens!

[Murci-Me]

I've always heard that it's best to use the rears because they typically don't get as much use as the fronts. 

Can someone else confirm this?

Chris

2 reasons to use the rear assemblies. First (as noted), they are usually in better condition than the front, and second, the regulator track is shorter than the fronts. The front regulator track is about 1 1/2" longer than the rears.

[Onewickedsvt]

yes i did! i took note and sent the measurements to a machine shop to see how much to cut them.

its either that, or just order them from fiberproducts from poland for $100 each.



UPDATE: I just got a quote for machines hinges for $300/pair but without the embossed indents which are oem cosmetics. lets see how this turns out!

[Tallon]

did you see the measurements of the diablo hinges no bull posted?
they're really easy to make 

[Onewickedsvt]

i just got a new band saw and now i can have very controlled cuts on my metal! no more hand grinder! hopefully i can get the guts of the door working and mount it all together in a month or so when I get the doors in from John. 

Doors are always the nightmare on any build!

now only if i can source hinges under the $500 range!

[Jets303]

The size/length doesnt matter, you can just cut them to whatever you need, But again the front is stamped steel welded to the frame.

The rear tracks can be unbolted. I dont know what car you were looking at but I unbolted the rear tracks. You will only get one track per rear door so It takes two cars to make 4 tracks.

[Tallon]

I got my rubber from the rear and the tracks were welded :S
I knew not to use the front because of the size, only motors can be used from the front I'm pretty sure.
confused now lol

[Jets303]

The front tracks are welded to the door. You can only pull and use the rear ones.

[Onewickedsvt]

They look completely different, that's why I asked.