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I'm considering power windows for my LM coupe. However, I don't want to do it unless I can replace my window cranks with period power window switches. I'm not willing to live with little plastic covers to hide the shafts for the window cranks. Is there a setup on the market that makes this possible?

A related question is whether Camaro regulators fit Corvairs. I heard somewhere that they did. If that's true, then I suppose that this might be a very price but viable option.

http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/stor ... -up-68-69/

One area of concern is that they list this part for '68 and '69 Camaro, but not '67. I would think '67 is the closest relative to the LM coupe. Hmmmmm.

They also list that, but it is more money (gulp):

http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/stor ... set-up-67/

Anyone know if these fit?

Thanks for your help!
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I figured out why there is a separate kit for '67. 1967 was the only year that the Camaro had vent windows, like our Corvairs do. I also located a somewhat less expensive kit:

http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?S ... WINDOWKITS

$150 less than the first one.

I am now answering my own posts. I'm pathetic.
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Hey! don't call him names, he's only trying to help.
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TexasUK wrote:Hey! don't call him names, he's only trying to help.
Funniest thing all day! Bwhahahahahaha!
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What does it mean when an attorney starts talking to himself and answering his own questions? Does it mean he wants to become a politician? Do we sense a series of lawyer jokes approaching? Never mind. I'm sure it is just an anomaly and will pass quickly. :think:
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bbodie52 wrote:What does it mean when an attorney starts talking to himself and answering his own questions? Does it mean he wants to become a politician? Do we sense a series of lawyer jokes approaching? Never mind. i'm sure it is just an anomaly and will pass quickly.
It means I am researching, which is good, billable time. By the way there, Brad, is there an address there in North Carolina to which you'd like the invoice sent? :eek:
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Just curious if there was every an answer to whether or not these would work on a late model. Thanks for the links.
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I figured out why there is a separate kit for '67. 1967 was the only year that the Camaro had vent windows, like our Corvairs do.
Do yourself a favor and loose the vent windows...mega cool factor.

BTW: $150 less likely means Made in China...I'm just saying.
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It does look pretty cool, Phil, but it also takes away some of the uniqueness and classic look [emoji102] of the LMs


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I have seen power window systems that actually use the old window crank as the switch, at custom car shows on television. I do not know who makes the kit but I know that customizers are using it. Pull up to raise window, push down to lower window.
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