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Subject:Re: Can I convert my power windows to manual?
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:31:59 -0400

The regulator assemblies will bolt right in- No problem. You will have to
drill a hole in the panel for the crank.

Dennis

>From: WARREN WOODS <wtwoods1@VERIZON.NET>
>Reply-To: WARREN WOODS <wtwoods1@VERIZON.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Can I convert my power windows to manual?
>Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:29:34 -0700
>
>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