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jrsmith_2010 · 01-17-2009, 11:53 PM

hey guys, i looked in here but have not found exactly what im lookin for. i am about to replace my drivers side window track, it is power windows. how would i go about doing this. like what do i have to do first?

michael bagby · 01-18-2009, 12:03 AM

what new/used parts do u have from a donor door or parts store and r u converting 2 manual r stay electric

jrsmith_2010 · 01-18-2009, 12:04 AM

i got a new track for a 78 silverado and it was also power windows, so its just a direct swap

michael bagby · 01-18-2009, 12:10 AM

yeah pretty straightforward sometimes there riveted drill out replace w/ selftappers

jrsmith_2010 · 01-18-2009, 12:11 AM

so how do i go about taking the one out thats in it now?

michael bagby · 01-18-2009, 12:45 AM

do u still have whole donor door r jus tracks

jrsmith_2010 · 01-18-2009, 12:51 AM

i just got the track out of it

michael bagby · 01-18-2009, 12:59 AM

on the back edge of door r screws that hold the track n alignment theres also wedge adjustments @ top if i remember right (bben awhile on those) get windw out -slide track from regulator 2 remove believe wing also needs 2 come out look 4 all the screws arounnd edge top front sides also under door psnel dbl chek theres alot of em

jrsmith_2010 · 01-18-2009, 01:07 AM

sweet thanks alot michael, ill get to it tomorrow, hopefully get it out and the new one it. thanks again!

michael bagby · 01-18-2009, 03:06 AM

not a problem good luck use a flashlight 2 look inside door 2 remember many screws

asphaltburner · 01-18-2009, 03:24 AM

Yo! I'm doing my '76 Camaro right now. And I'm sure it's similar.
Window down, drill out four rivets around the window crank, remove the two bolts from the secondary track, window up half way, slide the old unit out, and new in (with main and secondary tracks in place), re-attach with the four swedged threaded nuts on the new regulator and the old bolts on the secondary track. Put your door together, you're done!
Todd.

jrsmith_2010 · 01-18-2009, 11:07 PM

ok i started on it today. i got the main window out completly, and tryed the wing vent with no luck. and i got all the bolts undone and the crank almost out. but i got some questions. does it just come out from the top of the door where the window goes up and down? and how do i go about disconnecting the crank from the power regulator? any help?

01-17-2009, 11:53 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Window track install hey guys, i looked in here but have not found exactly what im lookin for. i am about to replace my drivers side window track, it is power windows. how would i go about doing this. like what do i have to do first? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-18-2009, 12:03 AM	#2
michael bagby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: k.c. ks. Posts: 39	Re: Window track install what new/used parts do u have from a donor door or parts store and r u converting 2 manual r stay electric

01-18-2009, 12:04 AM	#3
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Window track install i got a new track for a 78 silverado and it was also power windows, so its just a direct swap __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-18-2009, 12:10 AM	#4
michael bagby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: k.c. ks. Posts: 39	Re: Window track install yeah pretty straightforward sometimes there riveted drill out replace w/ selftappers

01-18-2009, 12:11 AM	#5
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Window track install so how do i go about taking the one out thats in it now? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-18-2009, 12:45 AM	#6
michael bagby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: k.c. ks. Posts: 39	Re: Window track install do u still have whole donor door r jus tracks

01-18-2009, 12:51 AM	#7
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Window track install i just got the track out of it __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-18-2009, 12:59 AM	#8
michael bagby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: k.c. ks. Posts: 39	Re: Window track install on the back edge of door r screws that hold the track n alignment theres also wedge adjustments @ top if i remember right (bben awhile on those) get windw out -slide track from regulator 2 remove believe wing also needs 2 come out look 4 all the screws arounnd edge top front sides also under door psnel dbl chek theres alot of em

01-18-2009, 01:07 AM	#9
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Window track install sweet thanks alot michael, ill get to it tomorrow, hopefully get it out and the new one it. thanks again! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

01-18-2009, 03:06 AM	#10
michael bagby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: k.c. ks. Posts: 39	Re: Window track install not a problem good luck use a flashlight 2 look inside door 2 remember many screws

01-18-2009, 03:24 AM	#11
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: Window track install Yo! I'm doing my '76 Camaro right now. And I'm sure it's similar. Window down, drill out four rivets around the window crank, remove the two bolts from the secondary track, window up half way, slide the old unit out, and new in (with main and secondary tracks in place), re-attach with the four swedged threaded nuts on the new regulator and the old bolts on the secondary track. Put your door together, you're done! Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK! Last edited by asphaltburner; 01-18-2009 at 03:32 AM.

01-18-2009, 11:07 PM	#12
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Window track install ok i started on it today. i got the main window out completly, and tryed the wing vent with no luck. and i got all the bolts undone and the crank almost out. but i got some questions. does it just come out from the top of the door where the window goes up and down? and how do i go about disconnecting the crank from the power regulator? any help? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.



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