66 power window switch location
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Le Mans Master
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66 power window switch location
Where are the power window switches located on a 66? I am considering a manual to power window conversion.... the kit I found says it has everything in it... however the separately listed repro lower shift console alone costs the same as the kit. Something doesn't add up.
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They're located in the center console, just behind the shifter. The center console is different for a power window car than for a manual window car. Door panels will also be different, won't have the hole for the manual window crank.
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if you look at the back of your center console you will see a out line as to where the switches go
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P/w switch
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[QUOTE=rongold;1571275097]I just looked at my 67. There is no cast lip, but check the bottom of your console to see if there are 2 threaded bosses that the screws thread into to retain the switch. You will also need the cup that goes into the floor to protect the switch from the elements and the nut plates in the floor for attachment of the cup. Look at your assembly manual--section A-31 for details. I have the 65, 66, and 67 assembly manuals, and I just noticed something. 65 & 66 shows the retaining screws for the switch going down from the top of the console with nuts under the switch flanges, while 67 shows the screws facing up and threading into the console. The picture in the post above is a 67 like mine--the screws are under the console. 65 & 66 may be different--does anyone have a picture of their P/W console for a 65 or 66 ??? Are the screw heads exposed like the assembly manual shows ???
Hi Ron
'65 and '66 are the same as '67. The screws go in from the under the console, just like the 67. Actually, '64 is also the same. '63 used a different console as we all know.
I do not have my '65 Assembly manual here at this time, but if it shows screws down from above with nuts under the console, this is incorrect. It is probably a left over from the '63 Manual.
Chris, CWPASADENA
Hi Ron
'65 and '66 are the same as '67. The screws go in from the under the console, just like the 67. Actually, '64 is also the same. '63 used a different console as we all know.
I do not have my '65 Assembly manual here at this time, but if it shows screws down from above with nuts under the console, this is incorrect. It is probably a left over from the '63 Manual.
Chris, CWPASADENA
Last edited by CWPASADENA; Aug 27, 2009 at 10:56 PM. Reason: Typo
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Even the '66 AIM shows the screws going in from the top. Poor bastards on the assembly line still wondering...WTF??
Picture of underside of '66 console without power windows. I'm still trying to figure out where to get square drill bits!
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Le Mans Master
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My console is original... so it must also have the screw bosses... so it looks like all I have to do is cut out the square hole with my special Harbor Freight square drill bits.
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You got it.
Just be very careful when cutting the hole. It is VERY easy to make it too big or not straight. I have done a few thru the years and it is really no big deal if you take your time.
Press on,
Chris, CWPASADENA
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