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08-14-2016, 01:58 PM | #1 |
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Loose Window Cranks
Hey all. I have loose, wobbly window cranks that really bother me and make it so I almost have to use two hands to roll the window up and down. I checked the teeth inside the plastic cranks (they are original) and they seem fine, yet an eye inspection can't really tell for sure. I plan on getting 70 vinyl door panels soon. Should I get new cranks as well to help tighten up the feel or will that not help? Thanks all
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08-14-2016, 02:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: Loose Window Cranks
Are there different handles if you have the padded panels?
I ask because my truck has the metal door panel, plus a vinyl padded panel, plus a blue plastic disc. But if you just had the metal door panel, what would take up all the slack? What I'm getting at is if you could have a mismatch between "fat door panel" and "thin door panel" handles, IF such difference exists, which I don't even know. So it's a long shot, but I'm curious!
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08-14-2016, 05:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: Loose Window Cranks
Original window cranks aren't plastic. This is odd, two loose window crank threads in the same day on the same page
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714981
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08-14-2016, 07:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: Loose Window Cranks
Yes, mine is the other post, and I'm annoyed that I have to even think about this. I don't like chasing all over town just trying to buy something that works. I have decided to keep my original metal handles and just get the plastic knob and see if that fixes my problem: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COCXGS/
For this thread, it seems the OP needs a whole new handle in metal. |
08-14-2016, 07:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: Loose Window Cranks
I got some springs shaped like a cone for my "69. Keeps a little pressure on them.
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08-15-2016, 07:34 AM | #6 |
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Re: Loose Window Cranks
Where/how did you insert the cone springs?
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08-15-2016, 10:49 AM | #7 |
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Re: Loose Window Cranks
They are found on GM cars of the same era, and probably re-popped.
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08-15-2016, 02:34 PM | #8 |
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Re: Loose Window Cranks
They just slip on over crankshaft, held on with slight pressure after installing crank handle. I think I got them from eBay, $10 bucks shipped. Worth it.
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