[C2] Electric window conversion kits?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Norwalk ohio
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St. Jude Donor '15
Electric window conversion kits?
I am curious what electric window kit people have used with C2 windows....photos of conduits?
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I haven't had any experience with the Corvette kit sold by Auto City Classic, but I got one of their 69 Camaro kits for a customer, and he was very happy with both the installation and operation of the kit. 
http://www.autocityclassic.com/1956-...ndow-kit-6370/
http://www.autocityclassic.com/1956-...ndow-kit-6370/
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Le Mans Master
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I haven't had any experience with the Corvette kit sold by Auto City Classic, but I got one of their 69 Camaro kits for a customer, and he was very happy with both the installation and operation of the kit.
http://www.autocityclassic.com/1956-...ndow-kit-6370/
http://www.autocityclassic.com/1956-...ndow-kit-6370/
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I bought a mix of new (conduits, wiring) and used (regulators, motors) or NOS (console switches) parts to put PW in my 67. I had the motors rebuilt, of course. The nerve-wracking part is cutting the slots in the door posts for the conduits; measure eleven times, cut once, then enlarge the holes with files. I always prefer to use factory-designed parts, rather than aftermarket kits. In case something goes wrong down the road, I can look up the factory system in the assembly manual.
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From: Prescott Arizona
I added PW to my '61 Vette using an AutoCity PW kit and added PW to my 65 Coupe with a used set from a '63 Vette. Both require a fair amount of work but the midyear install was much easier since that forward conduit slot in the door jamb is basically a template because once you drill that little dimple out, the steel backing plate already has the required oval opening on all models whether it was going to get a factory PW set up or not so it's a matter of routing out the hole using that slot as your template. A friend once mentioned you can tell a factory job from a hobbyists installation because when the guys on the assembly line opened up the holes, it wasn't always a nice neat job.
Mike T - Prescott AZ
Mike T - Prescott AZ
Melting Slicks
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From: Justin, Tx
I've used the Specialty power Window brand, but used the stock conduit in the door jam. Not the neatest look.
I'm using these on the truck I'm building.
https://watsons-streetworks.com/prod...or-wire-looms/
I think on my next vette I'll cut a small groove in the hinge and run the wiring in it and cover it.
I'm using these on the truck I'm building.
https://watsons-streetworks.com/prod...or-wire-looms/
I think on my next vette I'll cut a small groove in the hinge and run the wiring in it and cover it.
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I just bought the electric window kit for my 65. I will be installing it soon.
Looks straight forward. However, as a PP said cutting the holes is nerve wracking. A friend of mine made a special tool to cut the hole int he door without taking it off. Also, cutting the square hole int he console is very nerve wracking. I'll let you know how it goes.
Looks straight forward. However, as a PP said cutting the holes is nerve wracking. A friend of mine made a special tool to cut the hole int he door without taking it off. Also, cutting the square hole int he console is very nerve wracking. I'll let you know how it goes.
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I just bought the electric window kit for my 65. I will be installing it soon.
Looks straight forward. However, as a PP said cutting the holes is nerve wracking. A friend of mine made a special tool to cut the hole int he door without taking it off. Also, cutting the square hole int he console is very nerve wracking. I'll let you know how it goes.
Looks straight forward. However, as a PP said cutting the holes is nerve wracking. A friend of mine made a special tool to cut the hole int he door without taking it off. Also, cutting the square hole int he console is very nerve wracking. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Norwalk ohio
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St. Jude Donor '15
I just bought the electric window kit for my 65. I will be installing it soon.
Looks straight forward. However, as a PP said cutting the holes is nerve wracking. A friend of mine made a special tool to cut the hole int he door without taking it off. Also, cutting the square hole int he console is very nerve wracking. I'll let you know how it goes.
Looks straight forward. However, as a PP said cutting the holes is nerve wracking. A friend of mine made a special tool to cut the hole int he door without taking it off. Also, cutting the square hole int he console is very nerve wracking. I'll let you know how it goes.
Safety Car
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From: Macedonia Ohio
That is probably a good way to go. It can be a very stressful operation .
Last edited by woodsdesign; Mar 21, 2018 at 08:04 PM.