power windows debate, just the facts, ma'am!
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power windows debate, just the facts, ma'am!



Mike,

I think 1966 is the only year of Imperial where power
vents were standard for all models.

Chris H.

60 NY T&C
66 LeBaron

--- Mike Pittinaro <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Actually, power windows have been standard on all
> > postwar Imperials until 1957.   Beginning that
> year
> > thru 1963 Custom models came standard with crank
> > windows.  (Power was a very common option
> however.)
> > When the Custom model was eliminated in 1964, all
> > Imperials had power windows.  In 1966 power vent
> > windows became standard on all models.
> 
> See, this is interesting.  We have proof that the 55
> and 56 all had power, then Imperial came along with
> the bottom-rung "Custom" to try to grab some market
> share with a cheaper car.  But only for 57 to 63. 
> So,
> in some respects, Dimitris and I were both wrong!
> 
> As for the vent windows, neither of my '67's
> have/had them.
> 
> =====
> --Mike Pittinaro
> 
> One point eight litres
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> 
> 
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