Power Your Accessories: Vintage Multi-Purpose Relays
Vintage cars used relays for more than just horns. From power windows to convertible tops and overdrive kick-downs, these electromechanical switches handle the heavy lifting.
Specialized Relays
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Overdrive Relays: Critical for Borg-Warner overdrive transmissions in 1950s Fords and Chevys.
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Power Window/Seat: High-amperage relays to get your windows moving fast again.
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Convertible Top: Reversible relays to control top motors.
Heavy Lifting: Door, Trunk & Overdrive Solenoids
While the starter solenoid gets all the fame, vintage cars used heavy-duty Solenoids for various actuators.
Uses Include:
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Overdrive Solenoids: The plunger unit mounted on the transmission that engages the Borg-Warner overdrive gear.
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Trunk Release: Remote trunk poppers found on luxury Cadillacs and Lincolns.
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Door Poppers: Aftermarket or custom applications.
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Idle Stop: Solenoids used on carburetors to prevent "dieseling" or run-on.
