Re: Conversion of 1941 hydraulic windows

Posted by JD in KC On 2009/12/8 23:31:29

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Not too sure about the switches. The existing switches don't flip polarity back and forth. They just redirect the negative current from one pole to another to activate the hydraulic valve and appropriate solenoid for the pump motor (I think). I am giving this potential solution some serious thought. I am thinking about getting just one and seeing what I can do with installing it on a rear passenger door as a test case.

There's a short video on the website showing the up/down rocker switch they sell and how it's wired up Link.

As BigKev pointed out, I need to weigh a window assembly, i.e., find the force in pounds needed to lift it using the existing mechanism with the tension spring removed (I am assuming that the spring would be superfluous with this type of lifter). Then I need to measure the total up/down travel needed for the window to fully open and close.

I guess the first thing to do is to find out if there are any 6 Volt models (I doubt it).

Edit: sent an e-mail with the 6 volt question. Will advise.
Edit2: Just remembered, there is no factory wiring in the doors at all as the controlling electro-hydraulic valves are located outside the door in adjacent body panels. So... some pretty extensive re-wiring is probably going to be required.