Re: Conversion of 1941 hydraulic windows

Posted by West Peterson On 2009/12/7 9:40:52

The problem we found (after doing it several times) with rebuilding the originals is that if the windows are not used regularly, they will fail within a couple of years. We successfully changed to electric using motors from mid 1950s Lincolns. For the division window, for one car we used a station-wagon tailgate motor, and put in a step-up converter. I can't remember what we did for the division window in the second and third car, but I think it was just another window motor from a 1950s Lincoln.

I think there is a reliable solution to using a new or rebuilt hydraulic set-up though. But I don't know where to get them.