Re: 1941 power windows

Posted by HH56 On 2011/1/29 14:01:58

The originals have seen a lot of years so understandable if they get a bit cranky now and then. Anyone have a take on the replacements. Maybe with modern rubber and running Dexron or maybe even power steering fluid instead of brake fluid things might work a bit more reliably -- or is that wishful thinking.

I wonder about todays repro valves and cylinders as to how they compare in quality with the originals. Ones advertised look good at least.

I bought some repros for the postwar cars several years ago that were not spectacular--almost looked like they were built in the back of a filling station and held up about that long. It was the early days though when they were just coming available so maybe things are different.

With discussions like the windows and AC, I am almost to the point of thinking that if someone with an electrical shop could find a source of non sealed 12v motors and rewind to 6v reasonably, he would have all the business he could handle. Lots rewind to original but don't know if any could or would convert a nice modern motor to work on old cars.