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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 01:21 PM
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I've just added power windows to my '61 and am ready to drill the holes through the door and fender jambs for the wires. I do have the rubber tubes that the wires run through. Can someone give me the measurements for the hole locations on a stock Vette with power windows? Maybe a picture is all I need but if you're going to go to the trouble of taking a picture, please give me some dimensions as well.

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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 06:58 PM
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This is a picture I took of my '60 door jam with power windows for someone way back. They don't use a flexible hose/tube. Can't help you with measurements, It's "mothballed" for the winter

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Much appreciated! Having trouble seeing where the wires are in the picture.
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Much appreciated! Having trouble seeing where the wires are in the picture.
You can't see them because they are completely contained in that curved metal factory tube that retracts into the door post.
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Beautiful! Many thanks!! Now I have to see if I have the same setup on my doors. It would be great not to punch holes in the jambs.
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Try this thread:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...9-or-60-a.html

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