<VV> ‘Power Windows’ VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 191, Issue 4

[Arlette Pat & Carl Kelsen]

G'day,
RE: Topic: Power Window Kit (Brian)

BRIAN ASKS (E-mail: bmoneill at juno.com)
"I would like to hear from anyone who has installed a power window kit in an early model.  Thanks in advance."

CARL RESPONDS  (E-mail: arlettecarl at hotmail.com)
I not aware of a suitable power window system that could be adapted to suit early model first generation1960-64 Chevrolet Corvair but I imagine that possibly a power window set up from a compact early 1960s Buick, Oldsmobile or Pontiac might be a good starting point.

I say this as I have often wondered if a power window set up from a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro could be modified to fit 1965-69 Chevrolet Corvairs. There are reproduction power window kits available for 1967 Chevrolet Camaros at not unreasonable asking prices.

I have been tempted to purchase one of these ‘67 Camaro Power Window kits so I could see if it could be fitted to our ‘65 Monza convertible. I could accept the high cost of purchasing a kit like this, then shipping to Australia, but if the kit could then not be used in our ‘65 Monza it would be a total waste of money.

I do wonder, if vendors like Clarks Corvair would consider developing a power window kit for both early and late model Corvairs. I expect there might well be an untapped market for such kits.

If I were to install power windows in our ‘65 Monza convertible, I would want them to look 100% factory in appearance. I have in the past noticed ‘aftermarket’ power window kits that install as a box on the car's interior door trim. Not a good look in my opinion.

Anyway, I am not being very helpful but that's my input on the subject.
Kind regards from down under in Australia
Carl Kelsen