How do I install a new Window Regulator? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cadman89 · 04-22-2012, 02:56 PM

I just spent the last 45 min trying to figure out how to install a new window regulator in my 56 GMC pickup. The old one bound up and I had to take it out in peaces. Can anyone tell me How to do this ..do I have to take the channel off the bottom of the window? Do I need to crank the new regulator part way up ??? Any help would be great

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Cadman

oldcouple · 04-22-2012, 03:54 PM

http://youtu.be/hct-aTxCiEQ wrong year but basic stuff.

OKGMC4 · 04-23-2012, 09:38 PM

Pretty sure you'll have to remove the vent wing, at the very least take out the two bolts holding the bottom track in place. It's in the way of the regulator coming out. You'll probably also have to take the window track screws loose and at least hold the window up while swapping the regulator. Been a couple years since I did my one piece conversion but I remember it sucking getting the wing loose. I replaced my 56's regulator 2 days ago in about 45 minutes but didn't have to fight the vent wing (cause I don't have one) Not too bad, but take your time and walk away when the urge to throw things takes ya!

cadman89 · 05-07-2012, 11:50 AM

OK.... Here is how I did it

http://www.jalopyweb.com/truck/1955-...uck_Window.htm

04-22-2012, 02:56 PM	#1
cadman89 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 265	How do I install a new Window Regulator? I just spent the last 45 min trying to figure out how to install a new window regulator in my 56 GMC pickup. The old one bound up and I had to take it out in peaces. Can anyone tell me How to do this ..do I have to take the channel off the bottom of the window? Do I need to crank the new regulator part way up ??? Any help would be great Thanks… Cadman __________________ 56 GMC 1922 Dodge Rat Roadster 89 Gray Allante 90 Red Allante Turkey Run Photographer http://www.turkeyrun.com/photo_gallery.html

04-22-2012, 03:54 PM	#2
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: How do I install a new Window Regulator? http://youtu.be/hct-aTxCiEQ wrong year but basic stuff. __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

04-23-2012, 09:38 PM	#3
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,245	Re: How do I install a new Window Regulator? Pretty sure you'll have to remove the vent wing, at the very least take out the two bolts holding the bottom track in place. It's in the way of the regulator coming out. You'll probably also have to take the window track screws loose and at least hold the window up while swapping the regulator. Been a couple years since I did my one piece conversion but I remember it sucking getting the wing loose. I replaced my 56's regulator 2 days ago in about 45 minutes but didn't have to fight the vent wing (cause I don't have one) Not too bad, but take your time and walk away when the urge to throw things takes ya! __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

05-07-2012, 11:50 AM	#4
cadman89 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 265	Re: How do I install a new Window Regulator? OK.... Here is how I did it http://www.jalopyweb.com/truck/1955-...uck_Window.htm __________________ 56 GMC 1922 Dodge Rat Roadster 89 Gray Allante 90 Red Allante Turkey Run Photographer http://www.turkeyrun.com/photo_gallery.html

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