Projects 32 Ford rear window - manual or electric??

Looking for feedback. I'm building a 32 5-window, original body with a 4" chop. I need all my window hardware and asking for opinions on installing a manual rear "roll-up" window verses installing an electric power regulator, such as a SPW unit. Thanks in advance!

 

What would Henry do?

 

Not much, he's dead....

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My 3 window is getting a power unit
Vic

 

Adjustable from the driver's seat while going down the road adds a lot of convenience.

 

Manual windows are traditional. HRP

 

Wouldn't a manual window require quite a bit of contorting. Wasn't a big deal when younger, but these days I'd rather not.............

 

Electric but don’t advertise it. No one is ever going to know and no one is ever going to ask.

 

Yep! Don't ask, don't tell situation.

 

I can easily reach and adjust the back window in my '35 from the driver's seat. '32 is a little narrower so that should easy too.

Guess if I was making it power I would use a Nu-Relics '35-'36 Fordor rear door regulator and glass channel. I think the dual arm regulator would work better than a stock single arm regulator or a center lift SPW unit.

 

It kind of depends on the rest of the car. If it's got a generator, all drum brakes etc. then manual.
If it's got an alternator, disc brakes, fancy stereo etc. then electric.

 

Leave the crank handle and do what’s best for you…

 

My 3 window is manual , wouldn’t dare have it any other way . As far as adjusting when rolling down the road it can be done from the drivers seat . But , why ? It’s either open or closed weather for me . Power I guess you want to power the windshield also ? Just being a wise ass ! Build it what works best for you and enjoy it

 

I had the same thoughts on my 32 3w but took the lazy route and stayed manual as that's what I had, so less work! I'm happy I did! The window does wind very easily, thankfully! I can roll it down from the driving seat but need to reposition to roll it up. Might be a different scenario if it didn't roll easily! I think that might be the key to it!

Chris

 

Manual — but I'd probably put way more thinking into it than it warrants to position the crank where it's easy to operate while driving, without resorting to electrics.

 

I agree, manual is traditional.

 

I have the manual which goes down easy but not easy to raise and being old makes it tough raising the window.

 

Yah, electric, and don't forget the cup holders too.

 

Mine is manual ,No package tray ,seat 1/2 inch from crank , relocated holes in tracks , not bad up & down ,
& 70 style cup holder that hangs on door

 

Depends on your build style.

 

Perhaps you are correct. BUT, I can tell you that in the '50s-'60s I would have used electric if I had know about them.

Ben