Any trick to removing a window regulator?

[JAB'70]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Jayss109]

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

lol

Jason

[bad6772]

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]

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]

Matt,

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

[matthufham]

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]

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]

again...ECE Rocks..

[2bits]

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?