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Old 02-14-2012, 11:10 AM   #6
motornut
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Re: How rare were power windows and locks in 1980?

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Originally Posted by 80SPORT View Post
Based on the vehicles I have seen

I would estimate 10% had pw/pdl...ZY2 option

Only available on reg cab trucks until 81(first year for crewcab ZY2)

Some regions tended to order more options than others

Oil rich Alberta had a lot of loaded pickups ...especially in the cities

Saskatchewan was more farm country ....lots of 6 cyl and three on the tree

Some northern areas would order pdl but not pw ...the power windows freeze up in the cold.
that last line about the windows freezing up....my 87 4X4 burb was ordered/power locks and crank windows for that reason,as was my 03 Grand Am
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