Re: Conversion of 1941 hydraulic windows

Posted by Tim Cole On 2010/1/13 20:33:52

It's been a long time since I tackled one of these. A big problem is that the concealed pressure solenoids have a tendency to stick and make the windows unreliable. I'll bet that is the reason for so many dealer conversions.

On the theoretical side, the pistons are huge and should have no problem making the windows go up and down given the pump is putting out decent pressure. That is a big IF.

However, if the pistons are leaking then who knows where to get natural rubber sealing rings. Fat chance of that.

The headaches are compounded for the Lebaron cars because I don't recall if manual regulators can bolt in like the production bodies.

From a safety stand point I would go the manual route because it is hazardous to be fooling around with a window while driving. That sort of thing brought a Boeing 747 down in the Everglades.