RE: IML: 1962 Power Vent Window Conversion

[David Dimitriou <macedonxx@xxxxxxxxx>]

So I've investigated this a bit more and have found that the notch is actually a separate piece attached to the inside of the frame by two small screws. My intention is to remove these and fill the screw holes with solder or silver epoxy. If I ever decide to rechrome my frames I think the conversion will be pretty darn close to factory.

Now I was wondering how the Imp engineers did this back then. Did they fill the screw holes prior to chroming the frames for the power vent frames. Or perhaps they retooled and cast two separate types of frames. The later was probably what they did since it seems that reducing costs through uniformity was not high on their priority list.

I cite this as my example. The almost imperceptible and yet decidedly incompatible left and right difference found in the back up lenses for the 60-62. Certainly this piece could have been the same for both sides. But it's not. Why?

Dave
1962 Crown 4 Door (x2)

Christopher
 Middlebrook <delamothe@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

The A pillar frames on a manual vent window model have notches built in for the window locking mechanisms to latch to them. Power vent models don't have this feature.



Chris Middlebrook
1962 Custom Southampton

--- On Mon 02/12, David Dimitriou < macedonxx@xxxxxxxxx > wrote:

From: David Dimitriou [mailto: macedonxx@xxxxxxxxx]
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:35:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: IML: 1962 Power Vent Window Conversion

I'm upgrading to power vents on my '62. I've obtained the motors and switches. Can I convert my manual ones over or do I need to get the power vent windows too? I see there is a large pin at the base. Is it different on the power vent window? Say with perhaps a slot for the drive from the motor?

thanks,
Dave
1962 Crown 4 Door (x2)

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