History of Automotive Side Windows

[daveamkrayoguy]

Well I have interest in this topic and whether some of us have or miss manual opening/closing windows in a world where everything especially new is powered:

https://www.lebeuro-parts.com/post/a-guide-to-power-windows-history-functionality-and-safety

And I’m walking around winding my “roller-matic” wondering if my frequent clockwise turning opens or closes this “imaginary” glass which my left arm, mostly, but sometimes right arm is perpetually doing!

I like those old, big Ford ones best, and the narrow Chrysler ones are also favorites…

 

[cfz2882]

I have 10 cars- 5 with manual windows,4 with electric and 1917 Dodge roadster with no side windows fave electric is the 1985 f-150 : fast and smooth. The switch fell apart, so replaced with a pair of toggle switches for a "grandpa" type fix. Least fave electric is the 1981 Porsche 928: slow, kinda jerky, and loud motors. Fave manual is the '82 chevy: frameless GM coupe,so easy smooth operation. The glass knocks and rattles if door closed when window down (but is quiet in motion) Least fave is GmC Canyon : glass likes to bind and snatch in the gasket when it is damp out-might try some silicone lube or something to help that.

 

[vacerator]

Many liked the side vent windows that went away by 1970-71 except for the AMC Ambassador and Matador sedan. Ford made them a power option from 73 to 78 on full size cars.

 

[wayupnorth]

First vehicle I had with power windows is my '81 Corvette I bought in '84 that I still have. My '65 Galaxie had the crank open front vent windows and every ones since were crank ones with no vent windows. Now my Silverado has power everything that I do find quite convenient.

 

[phillymatt53]

Well I have interest in this topic and whether some of us have or miss manual opening/closing windows in a world where everything especially new is powered:

https://www.lebeuro-parts.com/post/a-guide-to-power-windows-history-functionality-and-safety

And I’m walking around winding my “roller-matic” wondering if my frequent clockwise turning opens or closes this “imaginary” glass which my left arm, mostly, but sometimes right arm is perpetually doing!

I like those old, big Ford ones best, and the narrow Chrysler ones are also favorites…

Back in the 1970s, I almost bought a sky-blue 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham.
The used car dealer had it listed for $1000.
It was in great shape, and had those power wing windows too.
And those massive tail fins were so cool.
However, I decided it wasn't worth the investment.
I loved my '72 Nova too much.