<VV> Windows

[J R Read_HML]

Gee...  I always thought it was the throttle pedal!  Is on MY cars, anyway. 
LOL

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan and Clare Wesson" <alan.wesson@atlas.co.uk>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Windows


>I often say that the driver's window is the part that receives the most 
>wear on any car. I NEVER get into ANY of my cars without opening (and then 
>shutting, of course!) the driver's window - even in cold old Britain!
>
> Sometimes I haven't even started the car, but open the window anyway (e.g. 
> when I am pushing cars round the shed).
>
> The only part that I can think of that receives more wear is the driver's 
> door hinges, and they are more robust (if you keep them oiled!).
>
> I haven't checked, but I will be surprised if the vendors don't do repro 
> window lift kits - and I can't think of a better way to spend your time 
> and money. Why not install electric ones while you're about it? I think 
> there's an article in the Tech Guide about how to do it.
>
> Cheers
>
> Alan
>
> www.xtraspecialsevens.co.uk
> Lotus 7 S2 and S3 spares and restoration specialists
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken Wildman" <k-wildman@onu.edu>
> To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 3:21 PM
> Subject: <VV> Windows
>
>
>> The driver's door window on BOTH of my Corvairs,  '66 convertible and '66 
>> sedan, have become non-functional.  The vert may just be a case of coming 
>> off the track, or being jammed, whatever.  The sedan has been looked at 
>> by a pro and declared non-fixable.  It needs to be guided to start up, or 
>> down.
>>
>> So, what are the options now?  Are there replacement "lift" kits, nos, 
>> working ultra parts, etc.  ??   Do any of the vendors have replacement 
>> parts?
>>
>> All suggestions welcome,
>> Ken
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