[catc]

so i called Year One , looking for a power window switch for my '70 Trans Am...they tell me they offer one for a '73-'76...that the 70-72 never came from the factory with power windows ...as they were a dealer installed option only...my PHS documentation does not show power windows,but the car has factory wiring and motors... can anybody verify this story?????

[Formulabruce]

year one?? Anyways, yeah PW was an option, we have a few members here with it as factory installed. I have parted 71,72, 73 and up with it, but not any 1970 models.
in '70 was sales code 551, and cost $105.32 , had to have a console to order them though. the early switch has rounded corners, I think someone is "repoping" that now.
our Host, Performance years has the switch 1-800-542-PART

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by catc

so i called Year One , looking for a power window switch for my '70 Trans Am...they tell me they offer one for a '73-'76...that the 70-72 never came from the factory with power windows ...as they were a dealer installed option only...my PHS documentation does not show power windows,but the car has factory wiring and motors... can anybody verify this story?????

Thats HILARIOUS........

Was tinkering on my 70 W66 in the driveway today with Power Windows (factory intalled and on the PHS invoice)

The problem with the repro parts company's that sell multiple brands is.... they really know ALOT about NOTHING!

Reading their catalogs is very entertaining.....

Our host here,Performance Years...only sells ONE brand ......Pontiac.......I always try to give them first shot.

The switch with the rounded corners was used from 70-77 as I recall....

[catc]

i totally understand ..it's an option ...but...was it only available in 1970 as dealer installed..and i'll check out Perf Years ....

[catc]

i thought the story was strange..thanks for verifying it was available from the factory

[transam1972]

catc...I have a used correct working switch if you want it,very nice condition...obviously brand new would be perfect...if you or someone else wants it n/c just reimburse standard ship cost

[catc]

I'll Take it...thank you very much...sent you a PM

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by transam1972

catc...I have a used correct working switch if you want it,very nice condition...obviously brand new would be perfect...if you or someone else wants it n/c just reimburse standard ship cost

Wow that was darn nice of you!

[bird72]

Transam72 is one of the good guys!

[transam1972]

this is your switch,72 original...do you have any mounting hardware?..my GM replacement underneath is slightly different and does not accept the clip, however my original is missing 1 part as shown in assembly manual diagram

[catc]

actually...my retaining clip that goes on the switch is broken and will not hold it down..i've been searching for that also.....

[3tas4me]

Originally Posted by catc

so i called Year One , looking for a power window switch for my '70 Trans Am...they tell me they offer one for a '73-'76...that the 70-72 never came from the factory with power windows ...as they were a dealer installed option only...my PHS documentation does not show power windows,but the car has factory wiring and motors... can anybody verify this story?????

My first '71 T/A had power windows from the factory. It also had power locks. The lock switch was installed in the dash bezel in the same opening as the defroster switch. Seemed odd to me at the time.

[transam1972]

Originally Posted by catc

actually...my retaining clip that goes on the switch is broken and will not hold it down..i've been searching for that also.....

if you look at the drawing do you have that center piece?...you need that for the clip to work...and it goes out tommorow

[catc]

yes....that clip is in the console..the one on the switch has a broken tab..thanks so much ..again!!!!

[transam1972]

I am sending you both parts, are you saying a piece fits in the PW switch cut out in the console?...anyone know how the SR PW switch secures to the harness?.....I think I get it!...I need a piece that fits in the console...the redesigned clip is on the SR PW switch?...maybe I am the expert?!...or maybe not...I am not certain I understand how it mounts...

[catc]

the bottom photo of the switch has the retainer like mine that has that tab broken

[catc]

the top photo of the switch on right has the other retainer that mounts in the console

[transam1972]

this is the seat if you want it...has tracks and headrest...just reimburse shipping....sorry I did not keep the other

[catc]

definitely interested..what do you think it would cost to ship?

[superdutybob]

Originally Posted by transam1972

catc...I have a used correct working switch if you want it,very nice condition...obviously brand new would be perfect...if you or someone else wants it n/c just reimburse standard ship cost

Kudos to you transam1972.