Thunderbird switches have 3 contacts and are simpler/easier to restore. The Galaxie switches have 4 contacts (Up, Down, Power, Ground) and are more complex to restore, if even possible. Both the Thunderbird Front & Rear window switches are reproduced. The lockout switch is reproduced and thus will work in either car The lockout switch is shared between both models (same part number). However the design is different between the two models The switch housings for both models have a "bus" which transfers power between switches. Both models have the same switch housing layout (panel that hold the switches), however the Galaxies mount from underneath while the Thunderbirds mount from atop Both the 1965-66 Galaxie XLs & 7-Litres with console-based switches and 1964-66 Thunderbirds (all are console-based) have the same size switches Thus, I am looking into using 1966 Thunderbird power window switches in a 1966 Galaxie. Moreover, the switches themselves are complex and can be problematic. Given the limited amount of 1965-66 XLs & 1966 7-Litres that had power windows, it's very hard to find the master switch panel that goes in the console. Currently I have the correct window regulators, motors, front door panels, rear switches & housings, wire harness, firewall relay, solenoid breaker and center console top plate. In my case, I want the car to be as stock as possible. In case you need to know, 1965-66 XLs & 1966 7-Litres had the window switches mounted in the console. I am in process of adding power windows to my 1966 Galaxie 7-Litre.
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