Re: IML: Updating radios, another perspective/ Now Vent Windows

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

They are called Vent Windows or Wind Wings. The last versions of these appeared throughout the 1980's on products from FOMOCO. They were intergrated into the rest of the window, and went down (first step in the process of lowering the entire window) rather than swinging out to the side. 

Most of our Imperials enployed the old fashion "Knuckle Buster" mechanism to unlatch these. Later models finally evolved to the handk crank employed as far back as the late 1940's in some cars. 

These windows were particularly handy for smokers. When "cracked open" the smoke would be totally drawn out the little window. This kept it from bothering other passengers as well as acuumulating large amounts of build up on the windshield and visor.

In sedans 1956 and before, there are also "reverse vent windows" for the rear passengers. These also are latched with knuckle busters.

Paul W.

In an email dated 15/7/2005 1:54:14 pm GMT Daylight time, "Hugh & Therese" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx> writes:

>There are a number of ways to update radios to maintain the appearance of originality. ?The 58 came with an AM only radio with a foot switch to change stations, a harbinger of steering wheel remote control, I dare say. ?The car, to the best of my knowledge, has only one speaker, in the center of the dash at the front. ?The poor old passengers in the way away rear seat were ill served by any standards. ?When the rear A/C was on, hearing the radio must have been problematic. ?As I understand it, there are ways to install "hidden" speakers as well, again to maintain the appearance of originality.
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>The radio in my car does not work. ?The power antenna, one of the tallest I've ever seen, still reaches for the sky. ?I've never been tempted to address the "entertainment" situation simply because the car itself provides such a wonderful soundscape that radio of any kind is an uneccesary intrusion. ?I mainly drive convertibles, where listening to the radio with the top open is difficult to say the least. ?The Imperial is a hard top but, nonetheless, I have never found the lack of a radio to be in any way a problem. ?The engine makes the loveliest sounds I could want to hear and music, as nice as it can be, seems superflous to the magnificence of the experience.
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>The other thing I love about older cars is the old fashined small triangular window in the front doors that direct air into the car so well. ?I dare say these have a name. ?It's somewhat of a pity that they are all but gone from modern vehicles. ?I drive the 58 with all four windows open but Texas is Texas and it's hot. ?The directed air from the small windows provide great relief from the heat and add even further to the ambience that of the Imperial experience.
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>Hugh
>58 Imperial
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