Re: IML: 57 Power Windows

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

A test light and some jumper wire would be all you would need to establish connectivity at the switch, and also to test the motors. I always do this before "ripping into" the panels. No matter how skillful and patient, they are old and brittle. It is almost certain that some damage will result from removing them. I do it as seldom as possible. 

If you do pull the panels, it is a good idea to do "the whole enchalada" . That means cleaning, lubricating, and possibly refurbishing every part of everything including the wiring. Most of the time the panels have been pulled before, and if done many times, there is already some work to do.

Paul W.

In an email dated 22/7/2005 6:40:00 pm GMT Daylight time, <tcrowley2@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Are there any "before we take the panels off" tests that can be conducted re: ?the mechanical or electrical systems that can be tried before I even get into the clips, etc? ?I haven't seen any fuses, so I'm assuming that it's not possible to be as simple as a fuse. ?The good news is that my mechanic is very, very particular, and he and I take this stuff on sort of together. ?Any thoughts on pre-tests like wire tracing or something?
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>Thanks.
>Tim 
>---- GKitterma@xxxxxxx wrote: 
>> I agree with Paul on this. If they do take proper care it can be quite time 
>> consuming ( read expensive). 
>> 
>> I've been into both front doors on my '56 and found that others had been 
>> there before me, and performed repairs that would have caused my 8 year old 
>> grandson to blush.
>> 
>> I have the factory tool for removing the handles without scratching the 
>> surrounding area. If it is the same tool used for your car ( and I don't 
>> know...don't have a '57 FSM ) I'd be glad to loan it to you if you promise to send it 
>> back when I need it.
>> 
>> Let me know off list if I can help.
>> 
>> Gary Kitterman
>> '56 C-73 "Babe"
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