Door Jamb Boot

[Barrrf]

Fellers, I did some searching and didn't find much in the way of how some of you guys handle the wiring pass through for the door jamb. Im retrofitting with power windows and door locks and obviously need to handle this "problem". Im sure there is a nice boot/conduit out there but I haven't seen anything that looked real awesome.

Thanks!

[renegade6]

Take a look at Nu-Relic power windows, they have some decent boots on the window kits. They don't list them as being sold separately but, it would be worth giving them a call.

[Schwartz Performance]

Electric Life is another source. Summit carries them.

-Dale

[Barrrf]

Thanks. I like the braided ones but my brain is hung up in thinking they may not fold up into the jamb properly when I shut my doors. Or that the braid might wear on the paint?

Am I over thinking this?

http://electric-life.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=9&cat=Wire+Looms

[Schwartz Performance]

Nope often you're right about them not folding up or properly where they end up pinching inside the door jamb. The braided ones won't hurt paint, as there's an aluminum sleeve that installs in the holes you cut, and the braid runs inside of them.
Installation is critical because you only have one chance on a painted car ;)

-Dale

[scott_fx]

Nope often you're right about them not folding up or properly where they end up pinching inside the door jamb. The braided ones won't hurt paint, as there's an aluminum sleeve that installs in the holes you cut, and the braid runs inside of them.
Installation is critical because you only have one chance on a painted car ;)

-Dale

Sorry to thread jack, but i guess it's on topic.

What is the practicality of the braided looms on a daily driver that will see a fair amount of opening and closing? would i be better off with the rubber oem style looms?
I have 7 wires to run into the door (2 sets of speaker wire, power for windows, locks and a ground) will those fit in the braided looms?

[Barrrf]

Definitely on topic. As I still haven't purchased any boots yet, I would like to know the answer as well.

[andrewb70]

When I did my GTO I used OEM style boots from one of the reproduction parts vendors. The rubber cracked in about 4 years.

Andrew

[H2Ogbodies]

I use OEM 88-91 Suburban rear door boots for the front-they're small and tidy and, they won't crack. I used the OEM steel reinforcement plates as templates for 304 stainless ones-I have my own resources for little things like that. I like going for an upgraded "stock" appearance...I'm not big on obvious aftermarket looks.

[scott_fx]

I use OEM 88-91 Suburban rear door boots for the front-they're small and tidy and, they won't crack. I used the OEM steel reinforcement plates as templates for 304 stainless ones-I have my own resources for little things like that. I like going for an upgraded "stock" appearance...I'm not big on obvious aftermarket looks.

do you have any pictures?

[H2Ogbodies]

I can post some pics of them...I'm working on a replacement lack/window harness for a customers 87 SS Monte and I'm using those jamb boots.

[Blevinator]

Nu Relics sells nice ones
You can purchase separately

[65 drop top]

These are what I used in my 65 Chevelle, they are from keep it clean wiring. They operate smoothly I don't think they'll bind, just be sure to drill the holes straight across from each other and not offset or they might bind. I was able to drill and install with no problems with doors and fenders installed and on finished paint.