In a message dated 4/20/07 3:43:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
wtwoods1@VERIZON.NET writes:

> I've never had a problem with having to crank my windows up and down but my
> '91 Carat came with power windows so I had to accept them.  Now the driver's
> side window has crapped out for the second time and I have little enthusiasm
> for spending for another unit and even less enthusiasm for having it crap
> out again when perhaps I'm in a severe rainstorm 500 miles from home.  I'd like
> to cannibalize an earlier van for the "you crank it" parts and install them
> on my van.  I think it should be possible but really don't know.  Does anyone
> have any experience with this?  As it is a genuine convenience to be able to
> operate the passenger window from the driver's position I would retain that
> - but of course it gets far less use than the driver's window so should last
> a lot longer. Oh, yeah, if anyone has the parts I'll need if this can be done
> please advise.
>
>   Anyone???
>
>   WTW - Wenham, MA
>

its been done, check the archives.  search w/ the same subj.
youll need the whole manual regulator ...  i have that..and grey wolfsburg
doorpanels w/ manual window holes..  (same as carat, but no power switch holes)

chris

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