Yo 445,

We had a 78 Bronco with no AC, catalyticconverter, C6, etc ! Much easier to maintain
Here's the
1978 Bronco Dealer Brochure via Indybronco

Unfortunately, SM owner Dana has added ads that block info and diff for me to delete.

Here is the Ford 1979 Bronco/F Series Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual via topsig (Ziggy) @
1979 Ford Bronco Wiring Manual pictures, videos, and sounds | SuperMotors.net
It shows Electrical component location, operation, troubleshooting, with wiring and vacuum diagrams, but DOESN'T show pw.
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No pw shown in 1979 Bronco Brochure (partial) @ Early Bronco HQ is about 1966-77 Ford Broncos -- 1979 Bronco Sales Brochure

 

I'm pretty sure that wasn't an option for 78/79 in the Broncos or F-series. However! You could get cruise control and intermittent wipers!

My Bronco didn't have intermittent wipers, as it wasn't a common option people got, but I snagged the setup off a mid 80's truck and put it in. Works great!

If you manage to find a good aftermarket power window setup that would be nice, though I kinda like the ability to roll the windows up and down when I have the battery out or in case it dies, etc.

 

I like the idea of being able to operate the passenger side while driving is all otherwise I wouldn’t care. They make regulators that bolt in easy enough but swiches are limited to hot rod window crank switches that only operate one window. Guess a selector switch would work to toggle motors left and right on the driver side.

 

Yo 445,
Consider a diy pw conversion as chebbykiller did in https://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/6-1978-79-bronco-tech/117823-power-windows-78-79-a.html

Or a kit such as https://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AEOS&Product_Code=FD41-K

 

Thanks for the thread link. His supermotors page has pics of power door locks too.

 

My 79 Camaro z28 had power windows. The switch was in the center console thingy.

Consider also finding a window motor from some other Ford and using a second rear window switch to roll it down.

 

The actuators are easy as pie, the kit comes with complete regulators, motors and mounting brackets. The switches are limited to hot rod switch panels or crank switches. The crank switch looks cool it is just limited on function like double click down all the way or L/R toggling. I am thinking install a selector switch that isn’t obvious, I am using a stock bench so console to mount the switches in a central location other than dash. Then I need to deal with the holes in the door panels too if I do not use the crank holes.

 

Looks easy enough as long as you get the juice there to run it. I would do a relay center to take the load off the switches and install a automatic down overrides for left and right. Might even integrate the tailgate circuit but I already rebuilt that system so I’ll have to see how it works out?


Something like this would work https://www.sonicelectronix.com/ite...tent=278730264427&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI08S_npTa4QIVnbjACh3r0AALEAQYASABEgK1JfD_BwE

 

Easy way to control windows and even have one touch up. Doesn't need keyless remote or alarm system to work. Use any switches you wish.
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_75594_Directed-535T.html

 

Although I don’t love the switch design(looks a little more modern than I’d like) I always planned on going with this from LMC. That or finding the time to make 80-86 work...

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I got the LMC kit and ended up returning it. My opinion was it was very cheesy and cheap.

I ended up getting regulators and a switch kit from A - 1 electronics or something like that.

They were decent other then one switch was dead on arrival ( but they promptly replaced)

My only complaint I wish I could find better motors as the passenger one died only after a year or so .... also the driver side and passenger side motors are different.

 

I bought a set of power window regulators kit on ebay
looksl ike a decent kit ,have not installed them yet

they have power window switches that look like a standard u roll them window handle

Ranger 429 had some in his sweet 79 I think
he hasn't been around in a while

 

They have a deal like this too, all new stuff.

 

Are these the ones you are referring to as having the Delco motors? Do you have a link to them? Hope you noticed those are labelled for 66-76 Bronco.

 

If someone wanted power windows without the worries of replacement parts or cheesy parts of an aftermarket kit, then using OEM parts from LMC is the best idea.

All the OEM parts needed to do the conversion are available from LMC. Rather than grinding the slider to fit the 78-79 bottom rail, it maybe possible to replace the later slider with the earlier one.

 

The one I posted has a new regulator that bolts in the original locations as the manual. There are a few companies that make them, they are not cheap though, like 299 to 600 bucks. Uses a modern low amp motor so no slow windows that you gotta help up and rev the engine.

 

But what would you do for replacement or repair parts, if you ever needed them? I think the OEM conversion is more proven, durable, and easy to find parts for than an aftermarket kit. Yes it requires a little bit of extra work, but nothing a typical owner couldn't handle.

 

Uses a Delco standard PW motor.

 

Yes they have them for 73-79 and 68-72, just posted the wrong pic.
https://www.nu-relics.com/Ford-Bronco-Power-WIndows-s/457.htm

I looked them up for f series, Bronco 78/79.

 

Link please?

 

Never mind I found them.
https://www.nu-relics.com/product-p/77881-200.htm

They have ACI electric motors not AC Delco. ACI is an aftermarket supplier of parts.
https://www.aciauto.com/ACI Products-Power Window Motors/Content.aspx

 

Same design motor, as delco uses. I have replaced a ton of those over the years. The units are made in USA from hardened steel and bronze bushings on pivots. Looks like quality stuff to me, the switch kit is pricey but looks just like Ford stuff.

 

Thanks!
They are located a couple of hours north of me. Next time I am in the area I may pay them a visit.