Power Windows

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The Datsun 1200 never came factory with electric windows. But it is not too difficult to fit them. Just keep in mind it will add some weight.

• Aftermarket Kits (e.g. for sale on eBay)
• Conversion using OEM parts (junkyard parts)

Ddgonzal's solution

Here's my power window solution. All that was needed was a hacksaw, a brake (sheet metal bender) and a drill. It worked first time as well. Total cost: $30 USD (in 1984 dollars).

Door-mounted Switch. I'm sure you could do better than this...

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  The OEM Ford switch is mounted to the stock door panel hole, covering the hole for the now-removed crank handle

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  The switch is mounted in a round container made from a cocktail-weenie can. It is very easy to cut the thin aluminum. I glued stock door-panel fabric to the side and bottom of the can for a semi-stock look.

The finished parts (switch and regulator):

This uses a mid-70s Ford motor

Regular mod: I hack-sawed off the crank-handle gear, and bolted the motor in the same spot. The motor's gear fit the Datsun regular gear perfectly:

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  Simple sheet-metal bracket locates the motor, and bolts to the regulator. This motor is a mid-70s GM Cadillac motor, but most GM motors were the same.

Bearing plate to locate the motor's pinion gear end. This bolts to the stock holes in the regulator. There is a simple hole drilled in the aluminum for the gear end. Super-simple.

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  The drilled hole for motor shaft is visible here

All the parts for two windows:

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  One Ford motor, one GM motor

  I used factory wires (cut as much from the donor car as possible)