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mipdan · 04-30-2008, 09:31 AM

I searched already and didn't have any luck finding the answer to this... Recently bought a 68 C10 that had been stripped down for a paintjob, painted and parked for 3 years before I bought it off my roommate. Long story short, put new regulators in it that had been in the bed, passenger side operates nicely, but driverside was really stiff from about halfway up to all the way up. Its not my daily driver, so I rolled up the window because I had to park it outside for a night, figured I'd mess with it later. Rolled it down for a drive around the block last friday then parked it in the garage, and then attempted to roll it up again tonight - kinda figured it either needed broken in or taken all back apart, but also figured it would last more then three 2-hand rollups/downs while it wasn't being used regularly...

bottom line:
Well, something got screwed up, as the window is down as it was, and as I tried to roll up, an ugly noise came from the regulator and the splined portion of it now spins freely without moving the window in either direction. Anybody have this or something similar happen? I'm having trouble seeing whats going on, and im not very familiar with window regulators as it is. ::sigh::

dan42 · 04-30-2008, 10:51 PM

Never had that happen, but it sounds like you need a new regulator...the spline itself sounds to be stripped off the gear that moves the window. At any rate, you get to take it apart again.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-30-2008, 10:58 PM

Sounds like you now need a regulator. When you first started to roll up the window, it sounded like to me that the sill was binding up in the weatherstrip. When you forced it up the rest of the way, you stripped the gear. WES

mipdan · 05-01-2008, 10:11 AM

ah, thats what i was afraid of. i was looking at it today, and the gear stripped off of the spline/opposite side of the handle deal sounds/looks about right. yay for taking everything apart again! anyhow, thanks for the responses guys. I'll see what I can figure out now.

FingerTight · 06-04-2008, 03:38 PM

Hi all, I need to replace my window regulators as well, where is the best place to buy these online?

PanelDeland · 06-04-2008, 04:20 PM

Any of the BB vendors will have them.Make sure and specify side and year when ordering,72's were different.

FingerTight · 06-04-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Any of the BB vendors will have them.Make sure and specify side and year when ordering,72's were different.

Thanks for the reply..."BB vendors"?? Sorry, lil help?

**john** · 06-04-2008, 05:24 PM

Go back up to post#3 and click on link to classicheartbeat parts and Wes will fix you up. or there is a list of board vendors in my sig.

FingerTight · 06-04-2008, 05:52 PM

Cool, thanks for the help everyone, appreciate it...now to tackle the actual install

04-30-2008, 09:31 AM	#1
mipdan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 4	window regulator question I searched already and didn't have any luck finding the answer to this... Recently bought a 68 C10 that had been stripped down for a paintjob, painted and parked for 3 years before I bought it off my roommate. Long story short, put new regulators in it that had been in the bed, passenger side operates nicely, but driverside was really stiff from about halfway up to all the way up. Its not my daily driver, so I rolled up the window because I had to park it outside for a night, figured I'd mess with it later. Rolled it down for a drive around the block last friday then parked it in the garage, and then attempted to roll it up again tonight - kinda figured it either needed broken in or taken all back apart, but also figured it would last more then three 2-hand rollups/downs while it wasn't being used regularly... bottom line: Well, something got screwed up, as the window is down as it was, and as I tried to roll up, an ugly noise came from the regulator and the splined portion of it now spins freely without moving the window in either direction. Anybody have this or something similar happen? I'm having trouble seeing whats going on, and im not very familiar with window regulators as it is. ::sigh:: __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C10 CST longbed 327,th400,factory a/c, power steering, lowered 3"/5", shaved trim, cowl hood, other misc.. 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4x4/4.0 4.5"lift,33s,various custom body work from rocks and dune-ing incidents.

04-30-2008, 10:51 PM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: window regulator question Never had that happen, but it sounds like you need a new regulator...the spline itself sounds to be stripped off the gear that moves the window. At any rate, you get to take it apart again. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-01-2008, 10:11 AM	#4
mipdan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 4	Re: window regulator question ah, thats what i was afraid of. i was looking at it today, and the gear stripped off of the spline/opposite side of the handle deal sounds/looks about right. yay for taking everything apart again! anyhow, thanks for the responses guys. I'll see what I can figure out now. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C10 CST longbed 327,th400,factory a/c, power steering, lowered 3"/5", shaved trim, cowl hood, other misc.. 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4x4/4.0 4.5"lift,33s,various custom body work from rocks and dune-ing incidents.

06-04-2008, 03:38 PM	#5
FingerTight So there I was... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 81	Re: window regulator question Hi all, I need to replace my window regulators as well, where is the best place to buy these online? __________________ - Rick 1969 C10 LWB, leafs, 350/700R4, 2003 Yukon Denali Last edited by FingerTight; 06-04-2008 at 04:11 PM.

06-04-2008, 04:20 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: window regulator question Any of the BB vendors will have them.Make sure and specify side and year when ordering,72's were different. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-30-2008, 10:58 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: window regulator question Sounds like you now need a regulator. When you first started to roll up the window, it sounded like to me that the sill was binding up in the weatherstrip. When you forced it up the rest of the way, you stripped the gear. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-04-2008, 05:24 PM	#8
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: window regulator question Go back up to post#3 and click on link to classicheartbeat parts and Wes will fix you up. or there is a list of board vendors in my sig. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 06-04-2008 at 05:25 PM.

06-04-2008, 05:52 PM	#9
FingerTight So there I was... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 81	Re: window regulator question Cool, thanks for the help everyone, appreciate it...now to tackle the actual install __________________ - Rick 1969 C10 LWB, leafs, 350/700R4, 2003 Yukon Denali

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