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Well, Whoop-dee-do!
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Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others
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I've tried window crank handles from two different vendors for my '68 and they both fit terrible. Both came in the same "made in Taiwan" package. The groove for the retainer clip is cut too far down- making the handle stick out from the door panel.
What a joke.
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'68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD ![]() '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD ![]() '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car ![]() |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: They can't even make a window crank handle that fits right
wait till you get one from China
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: huntington,texas,united states
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Re: They can't even make a window crank handle that fits right
It seems to me that there could be a company based in the US that could reproduce all these parts and sell them at a reasonable price and get the fit and finish right. Its almost a joke getting these parts that at best barely fit right and are sure not the same quality.
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Senior Member
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Location: Nampa Idaho
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Re: They can't even make a window crank handle that fits right
I know they do not fit real good ,,but I also know that they fit better on a brand new window regulator and door opener spline.. just saying
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The Older Generation
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Location: Montezuma, Iowa
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Re: They can't even make a window crank handle that fits right
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They are made for us guys that use '72 door panels on the early trucks. They give us enough clearance that we don't have to change the regulators and door latch remotes... ![]() LockDoc
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Gainesville, MO
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Re: They can't even make a window crank handle that fits right
That's for sure true ^^^ Cause on my 71 the door handles fit terribly but on my 72 you can't tell the difference in looks from the old one. But I do know that if you buy the new tracks as well they fit like a charm.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: They can't even make a window crank handle that fits right
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Well, Whoop-dee-do!
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Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others
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Re: They can't even make a window crank handle that fits right
I took a closer look at the proper fitting, old shot aftermarket handle, and it has "MM" cast on the back side. Assuming that stands for MotorMite... maybe one in the help section at O'reillys will fit right.
Stay tuned ![]()
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'68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD ![]() '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD ![]() '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car ![]() |
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Back in the sticks
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Fordland, MO
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Re: They can't even make a window crank handle that fits right
Thats ok, my brand new window regulator today crapped itself. Now I can't roll down the driver side window or if its down it won't go back up.
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1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty |
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: They can't even make a window crank handle that fits right
I ordered a e brake cable, its 3" too short!! I feel your pain man!
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