I'm in the process of doing a full resto on my 1960 hardtop and I want to switch over to power windows. From a purely functional standpoint, what would work better - moving the factory hardware from an existing Tbird or using a modern power window kit (Electric Life or something similar)?
I'm doing a lot of mods on this one, so originality is not an issue. I also have a parts car with power windows - they're not currently functional but I've done zero troubleshooting so far. My goal is to give this car a lot of modern functionality, so my first instinct was to go with the new stuff. My assumption is that the windows would work smoother/faster/more reliably, etc.
But I can think of a couple of arguments against this:
1) whatever kit I get is probably not designed specifically for a 1960 Thunderbird and
2) they don't make 'em like they used to - a lot of aftermarket stuff is even more cheaply made than Ford stuff from the 60's...
Thoughts? Has anyone here had experience with an aftermarket conversion?
I'm doing a lot of mods on this one, so originality is not an issue. I also have a parts car with power windows - they're not currently functional but I've done zero troubleshooting so far. My goal is to give this car a lot of modern functionality, so my first instinct was to go with the new stuff. My assumption is that the windows would work smoother/faster/more reliably, etc.
But I can think of a couple of arguments against this:
1) whatever kit I get is probably not designed specifically for a 1960 Thunderbird and
2) they don't make 'em like they used to - a lot of aftermarket stuff is even more cheaply made than Ford stuff from the 60's...
Thoughts? Has anyone here had experience with an aftermarket conversion?
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