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quentin hill · 10-07-2011, 05:59 PM

Does anyone know a method to getting the side window back in? Is there secret to doing this? I am about to get the hammer out or throw it across the street.

Autoblueprint · 10-07-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by quentin hill

Is there secret to doing this?

Yes.

Patience.

Seriously.

And lots of it.

This type of task is very hard to explain with words but the bottom line is technique and patience.

On glass installation, regulator needs to be in the down position and the rear regulator roller has to go in the window track first.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, these trucks are a religion and the FACTORY service manual is the bible.

And often times the factory manual comes in as a saving grace, especially for BODY type tasks such as window regulators.

Zoomin · 10-07-2011, 09:28 PM

Have you sufficiently sliced your forearms? You must offer a blood sacrifice before it will go together.

I've found it's useful to have an extra set of hands, and use vice grips to keep the rollers you got in from coming back out.

I know exactly how you feel, but it is possible.
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PHAT TONY · 10-07-2011, 10:24 PM

Take the in/outer glass wipes off, roll the regulator up and it will come past the door exposing the rollers, tilt the glass out a little, slide onto the rollers and roll the window down into the door-simple and painless! Oh yeah; you can't do this with the vent window in place either but it's worth it to gut the door for this, still saves time and headache. I've done it this way many many times.

AirSpeed · 10-07-2011, 10:38 PM

The best part is getting your arm suck in the door opening just enough to temporarily think your not going to get it out! I always get one in without any problem and completely forget how I did so easily when it's time to do the other! After awhile I start wishing I knew a person who worked in the door window department! They are either super easy or a total pain in the anus! Good luck!
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quentin hill · 10-07-2011, 11:40 PM

My arms and wrists are cut up and blood was shed but I got it. Now on to the other side, after this I hope I never have to do it again. I know now the secret!

Thanks for everyones help

dan42 · 10-08-2011, 12:04 AM

The other thing that makes it easier is to not have the window felts installed - you have a lot more wiggle room.

10-07-2011, 05:59 PM	#1
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	1972 side window install Does anyone know a method to getting the side window back in? Is there secret to doing this? I am about to get the hammer out or throw it across the street. __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

10-07-2011, 09:28 PM	#3
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1972 side window install Have you sufficiently sliced your forearms? You must offer a blood sacrifice before it will go together. I've found it's useful to have an extra set of hands, and use vice grips to keep the rollers you got in from coming back out. I know exactly how you feel, but it is possible. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-07-2011, 10:24 PM	#4
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 1972 side window install Take the in/outer glass wipes off, roll the regulator up and it will come past the door exposing the rollers, tilt the glass out a little, slide onto the rollers and roll the window down into the door-simple and painless! Oh yeah; you can't do this with the vent window in place either but it's worth it to gut the door for this, still saves time and headache. I've done it this way many many times. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

10-07-2011, 10:38 PM	#5
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: 1972 side window install The best part is getting your arm suck in the door opening just enough to temporarily think your not going to get it out! I always get one in without any problem and completely forget how I did so easily when it's time to do the other! After awhile I start wishing I knew a person who worked in the door window department! They are either super easy or a total pain in the anus! Good luck! Posted via Mobile Device

10-07-2011, 11:40 PM	#6
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	Re: 1972 side window install My arms and wrists are cut up and blood was shed but I got it. Now on to the other side, after this I hope I never have to do it again. I know now the secret! Thanks for everyones help __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

10-08-2011, 12:04 AM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 1972 side window install The other thing that makes it easier is to not have the window felts installed - you have a lot more wiggle room. __________________ '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

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