Projects '40 dash in a closed car A...

been at it for a couple years, finally getting some windshield time... found out that the way the '40 dash extends toward the driver it puts the window crank against the dash... errrr !
have to open the door to crank the window up... don't think it requires a pic...

 

Is there a simple way to make only that window a power window replacing the handle with a button?

 

Better yet. You can install power windows and still use the stock window crank handle and no body will be the wiser.

 

can you make a shorter handle? how much too long is it? I put a '39 dash in my Model A and it works fine, but now that you say it I don't think I checked window crank clearance before I welded it in.... just lucky.

 

Who offers that switch as I discovered that I have the same issue about 2 days ago. Any idea of the cost involved to convert to power windows? I love the looks of the 40 dash but would really like to be able to roll the windows while driving. Were you able to save the ashtrays? I ended up welding the holes shut since that made it simpler.

 

Had that issue with the window crank and '40 dash in my T coupe. Used manual window regulators from the rear doors of a '92 Jeep Cherokee and moved the crank handles lower.

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I don't head out rain or shine as I once did...
so to open the door to roll up, or roll down, pulling over is no big deal... I posted so another guy checks first before he mounts the dash...

 

A 39 dash is totally different than a 40. It don't protrude out for the ash trays in the corners.

 

Never occurred to me so I will have to check my 31 with the 50 Ford dash. Bet it hits!

 

Here's my Jeep Cherokee setup. It was pretty easy. The hole above the crank is the old location.

 

the answer was right in front of me... the coupe doors were used on some fordors… they used the 4 hole regulator not the 3 hole used on most As … set up the doors as if they were fordors… plenty of room...