Any trick to removing a window regulator? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JAB'70 · 07-18-2007, 04:28 PM

My first post...I'm in the process of changing out a window regulator for my '70 c10, drivers side. The problem is I can't get the main window to slide back far enough to remove the side view window. Any tricks of the trade out there? Thanks...

WRMZ71 · 07-18-2007, 04:56 PM

If I remember right roll the window all the way down, then take out the 4(?) screws that hold the regulator in. This should let it drop back some more and then it will still be a snug fit getting the wing window out but she does come out. good luck!!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-18-2007, 04:57 PM

I believe the main window has to come out first, then you remove the side window. The track on the window has a couple slots that you have to have lined up with the rollers before you can work it out. Check out the FAQ forum and there is an index that has a link to a post about pulling the windows.

Oh, welcome to the board!

matthufham · 07-18-2007, 05:05 PM

i replaced a regulator in 30 minutes the other day

1) remove window felts by pulling hard with vice grips (you'll need new ones)
2) remove vent window. (3 screws in door jamb, 2 under the door panel, then tilt back and pull out, bend 90 degrees, and pull it all the way out
3) loosen the rear track (2 screws) and slide it all the way towards the edge
4)roll window up all the way and slide the glass foward to get the rear roller out and then slide it back to the notch and remove the glass from the front roller (can be seen in the faq here on the board)
5) lower the regulator (no glass now)
6) unbolt it from door, 4 screws

**john** · 07-18-2007, 05:16 PM

Welcome to the board Jab. Heres a couple of how to's from the FAX section.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=157539

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=83475

JAB'70 · 07-19-2007, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the great info...Good to be onboard...

Jayss109 · 07-19-2007, 03:33 PM

Prepared yourself for a cussing fit, then follow the directions above!

lol

Jason

bad6772 · 07-19-2007, 05:29 PM

hey jason ,was just lookin at your truck pics( GREAT LOOKING TRUCK BY THE WAY) but what is above you ignition switch??? is is a lighter?

Jayss109 · 07-19-2007, 06:02 PM

thanks!

That was (WAS) the button that kicked over the starter. Had all sorts of weird switches when I bought the truck, mostly because there were no keys for the doors. It is now not doing anything. Standard one you can get at any Kragen etc.

J

2bits · 07-19-2007, 06:59 PM

Matt,

That is an awesome write up and the 30 min comment made me go ahead and order my driver side regulator!

matthufham · 07-20-2007, 12:26 AM

i forgot to mention the window regulators i got suck at fitment.

2 out of 4 holes lined up and the crank was at a down angle probably 30 degrees off. both sides were the same. i dont know the quality of lmc's or other vendors

dave2953 · 07-20-2007, 09:47 AM

I ordered mine from ECE and they fit/work perfectly. Better than new. I'd check with them unless you've already bought some.

faribran · 07-20-2007, 10:18 AM

again...ECE Rocks..

2bits · 07-20-2007, 11:03 PM

Classic parts seems to be a good 20% lower than anyone else on everything, and I have gotten good words about them from people. I was just about to go shopping for ALOT of stuff and I wanted to get as much from one place as possible. Any experiences with them on regulators?

07-18-2007, 04:28 PM	#1
JAB'70 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 54	Any trick to removing a window regulator? My first post...I'm in the process of changing out a window regulator for my '70 c10, drivers side. The problem is I can't get the main window to slide back far enough to remove the side view window. Any tricks of the trade out there? Thanks... Last edited by JAB'70; 07-18-2007 at 04:29 PM.

07-18-2007, 04:56 PM	#2
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? If I remember right roll the window all the way down, then take out the 4(?) screws that hold the regulator in. This should let it drop back some more and then it will still be a snug fit getting the wing window out but she does come out. good luck!!

07-18-2007, 04:57 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? I believe the main window has to come out first, then you remove the side window. The track on the window has a couple slots that you have to have lined up with the rollers before you can work it out. Check out the FAQ forum and there is an index that has a link to a post about pulling the windows. Oh, welcome to the board! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-18-2007, 05:05 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? i replaced a regulator in 30 minutes the other day 1) remove window felts by pulling hard with vice grips (you'll need new ones) 2) remove vent window. (3 screws in door jamb, 2 under the door panel, then tilt back and pull out, bend 90 degrees, and pull it all the way out 3) loosen the rear track (2 screws) and slide it all the way towards the edge 4)roll window up all the way and slide the glass foward to get the rear roller out and then slide it back to the notch and remove the glass from the front roller (can be seen in the faq here on the board) 5) lower the regulator (no glass now) 6) unbolt it from door, 4 screws Last edited by matthufham; 07-18-2007 at 05:05 PM.

07-18-2007, 05:16 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? Welcome to the board Jab. Heres a couple of how to's from the FAX section. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=157539 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=83475 __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

07-19-2007, 12:40 PM	#6
JAB'70 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 54	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? Thanks for the great info...Good to be onboard...

07-19-2007, 03:33 PM	#7
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? Prepared yourself for a cussing fit, then follow the directions above! lol Jason __________________ Cadillac Powered

07-19-2007, 05:29 PM	#8
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? hey jason ,was just lookin at your truck pics( GREAT LOOKING TRUCK BY THE WAY) but what is above you ignition switch??? is is a lighter?

07-19-2007, 06:02 PM	#9
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? thanks! That was (WAS) the button that kicked over the starter. Had all sorts of weird switches when I bought the truck, mostly because there were no keys for the doors. It is now not doing anything. Standard one you can get at any Kragen etc. J __________________ Cadillac Powered

07-19-2007, 06:59 PM	#10
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? Matt, That is an awesome write up and the 30 min comment made me go ahead and order my driver side regulator! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

07-20-2007, 12:26 AM	#11
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? i forgot to mention the window regulators i got suck at fitment. 2 out of 4 holes lined up and the crank was at a down angle probably 30 degrees off. both sides were the same. i dont know the quality of lmc's or other vendors

07-20-2007, 09:47 AM	#12
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? I ordered mine from ECE and they fit/work perfectly. Better than new. I'd check with them unless you've already bought some. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

07-20-2007, 10:18 AM	#13
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? again...ECE Rocks.. __________________ "

07-20-2007, 11:03 PM	#14
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Any trick to removing a window regulator? Classic parts seems to be a good 20% lower than anyone else on everything, and I have gotten good words about them from people. I was just about to go shopping for ALOT of stuff and I wanted to get as much from one place as possible. Any experiences with them on regulators? __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club



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