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Blake_H · 06-05-2011, 06:33 PM

So I was running errands on Friday with my '87 and had the window down. It started to rain and I couldn't roll it up. I had to pull into a parking lot and really work to get it rolled up. I could feel it skipping a couple of teeth and in working so hard to get it rolled up, I bent the handle. Like I said, it was really hard to roll it up.

I have been to all the wrecking yards and become quite an expert on removing one, but once there out, I see that the forward roller has a flat spot on them and they don't roll around. Or, my favorite, the forward wheel falls off in my hand. They roll up and down okay, but I don't want to do this again on my truck.

So I came home and decided to ask you guys. Has anyone had success with a new/repop window regulator? If so, what brand? I see them on eBay and on a couple of suppliers website but was wondering about the quality. Anything that has broken on mine I have tried to replace it with a GM part even it is used.

Thanks for the help!

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RandyP · 06-05-2011, 10:04 PM

If you want, try to find a new OE regulator. I'm showing they are not discontinued yet. Part #14027431 for a left manual regulator.

Blake_H · 06-05-2011, 11:13 PM

Randy, thank you for that part number! I just got the order completed on gmpartsdirect.com

I appreciate the help!

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06-05-2011, 10:04 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Window regulator problem If you want, try to find a new OE regulator. I'm showing they are not discontinued yet. Part #14027431 for a left manual regulator. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

06-05-2011, 11:13 PM	#3
Blake_H Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 217	Re: Window regulator problem Randy, thank you for that part number! I just got the order completed on gmpartsdirect.com I appreciate the help! .

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06-05-2011, 06:33 PM	#1
Blake_H Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 217	Window regulator problem So I was running errands on Friday with my '87 and had the window down. It started to rain and I couldn't roll it up. I had to pull into a parking lot and really work to get it rolled up. I could feel it skipping a couple of teeth and in working so hard to get it rolled up, I bent the handle. Like I said, it was really hard to roll it up. I have been to all the wrecking yards and become quite an expert on removing one, but once there out, I see that the forward roller has a flat spot on them and they don't roll around. Or, my favorite, the forward wheel falls off in my hand. They roll up and down okay, but I don't want to do this again on my truck. So I came home and decided to ask you guys. Has anyone had success with a new/repop window regulator? If so, what brand? I see them on eBay and on a couple of suppliers website but was wondering about the quality. Anything that has broken on mine I have tried to replace it with a GM part even it is used. Thanks for the help! .



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