I want to put power windows in my 46 Ford convertible, Currently I am running the original regulator with a motor mounted to it but just doesn't do the job, Can anyone suggest a kit or even a factory job that would work OK
Thanks Centreline,
Your link took me to Specialty's 46-48 convertible kit, Have asked them for more info as I am a bit worried it may use the original
regulator which is stripped on my car, and I haven't been able to source one anywhere.
That is part of the problem, they were always too slow, and when the reg stripped I thought time to go back to the drawing board
I have had great success mounting 80s Ford window motors to old regulators. What exactly is the problem with yours? Can you post some pictures? Here is a link to my Project Journal showing how I did it on a AD Chevy pickup.
To the best of my knowledge the Specialty Power Windows units are self contained and don't use any of your stock components. I have a set that I'll be installing on my '53 pickup this summer. Haven't opened the box yet but when looking at what's included in the kit it really doesn't need anything else.
Thanks willys36@aol.com
Had a look at your journal and what you have done, It is very similar to my setup but in the 46' it is setup to go through two sets of gears creating a very low ratio and therefore very slow winding.
My other problem is that one of the small gears has stripped off and I can't find a replacement even in reproduction stuff.
But if I go with your idea I may be able to ditch the other gears and go straight the main gear as per your pics, This may do the trick. Although they are a fairly heavy window with the steel frame.
Tried to email "specialty" that CENTRELINE put me on to but the email address on their site doesn't work.
CENTRELINE,
Thought I should tell you my other problem, With all this I am also trying to build up a 39 Chev Coupe for my daughter, at the same time
Centreline,
My biggest problem is finding the time "Specialty power windows"
specific 46 convert kit may be a good option, but keep getting emails returned and they don't list any other forms of contact on their site
Just talked to them on the phone and confirmed this e-mail address. If you can't get to them that way I guess snail mail is your only option. Try them here: spwkits@aol.com
Bummer - yes that makes a big difference. W/o the spring, the motor must work at least twice as hard as it would if it were there. A spring serves to counterbalance the weight of the window so all a motor needs to do is overcome a little friction and move very little weight. I didn't realize any window riser came w/o the balance spring. Learn something new every day. I still think I would try the motor directly on the big gear and dump the idler. couldn't hurt and if it works, you save $$ and still end up with a better unit than the typical after market ones.
I didn't do the original conversion, so maybe the previous owner had dumped the spring, maybe I have to do a little more research because once I attack the mechanism there will be no going back
CENTRELINE
I found the problem with the Specialty web site the link that you have must be an old site, The web address they sent me is an excellent site which much more info http://spwkits.com/flash/main.htm
It was the first link that came up when I did a Yahoo search. Probably was old cause the site you have above is the one I used to get their phone number and confirm their e-mail address was good.
Centerline
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