Window Idea
#1
Window Idea
I was looking through all the MSA pics and after seeing a few 2+2's an idea came to me. I like the fact that the quarter glass on the 2+2's open. I think it would be cool to have functioning windows like that on our coupes. I think I read that some of the 2+2's came with power quarter glass windows, is that true? I think I would like to modify my quarter glass to do this but I would not want them to be the manual one's since I have power windows (so they match, I would want powered quarter windows).
I have never heard of or seen this on a coupe so what are some of your thoughts on this? On the mechanics of it, I don't see why it could not be done. I assume I would need the motors, weather striping, some kind of hinge and I am sure this could be modified from a 2+2 to fit the coupe. I am going to check into this a bit more and see all what's involved, if it can be done and still look factory then I will do it and get some pics in here of it. This just might be a fun project with a cool outcome.
I have never heard of or seen this on a coupe so what are some of your thoughts on this? On the mechanics of it, I don't see why it could not be done. I assume I would need the motors, weather striping, some kind of hinge and I am sure this could be modified from a 2+2 to fit the coupe. I am going to check into this a bit more and see all what's involved, if it can be done and still look factory then I will do it and get some pics in here of it. This just might be a fun project with a cool outcome.
#2
They weren't electric powered, but hand cable activated. The 82 - 83 280zx 2+2 had these cables w/ the lever just behind the center console. It would take a bit of fabbing to make the 2seater windows open like that, since they are bolted & sealed to the window frame.
#5
You know that's funny, I have had this idea ever since I got my '81 back in '00. Just never followed up on it. Keep us informed if you figure something out. That would be dope to have the quarter windows open.
#7
Maybe even I will experiment with my '81. And get some hinges from a 2 + 2. And somehow fabricate them so they can open and close the quarter windows. It would definately be one of a kind. Hey thxone, I am a Zman with a vision also. Good luck to both of us.
#9
hey man heres some insight, use parts from a dodge caravan, the have power rear opening windows that are similar to the 2+2 and are compact motor units. just go to the scrapper and pick some up, there are plenty of those out there
#10
Originally Posted by SHADY280
hey man heres some insight, use parts from a dodge caravan, the have power rear opening windows that are similar to the 2+2 and are compact motor units. just go to the scrapper and pick some up, there are plenty of those out there
#11
I think it's a great idea, though I'd just be worried about water seeping in and building up behind the upholstery back there. Be sure to examine if the 2+2 has any kind of drip rail or something to deal with water around the opening rear windows.
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