Window crank handle repair....need advice

[michael bustamante]

So I got a couple of nice 67 inside window crank handles a I'm the knobs are missing
Anyone know how to put a new or a good used knob in and where to get the knobs only so I could use these handles?.
I did a search but I didn't find anythnng

[custom10nut]

You may have to go on the hunt for some good original factory handles at swap meets.
I don’t know if any vendor that just has the knobs.

[cericd]

Dorman makes a product, part number 76905 that appears to be pretty good copy of the stock knobs. It comes with the knob, a "rivet" and a washer. Should be available in yhe HELP section of your local auto parts store. I've never use them but may be worth a shot. Maybe someone else has used them and can chime in.

These are old pics but show what's included and the instructions. Obviously they've been making these for a while now.

[dmjlambert]

I don't know if the knobs are one of the 67-one-year-only items. If they are like 68-72 then the knobs can be obtained from the car parts stores in clear and black. I believe I got mine at Napa. Here is a recent discussion. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856396

[cericd]

Yep, those look to be the same as the Dorman ones I was referring to. I posted pics of the old packaging because the Napa and Oreilly sites don't show the hardware for attaching the knob. Napa is even using the same exact images as the Oreilly site for the Dormans shown here. Any issues installing them? Do the feel like they'll hold up with regular use?

[pjmoreland]

https://classicparts.com/1967-76-ins...dle-knob-black

['68OrangeSunshine]

I have used the Dorman Repop knobs. They work OK, for a while, but can come loose.
The best method of setting the rivet in the knob is to put it in a vise and slowly compress the knob onto the rivet thru the handle. Whacking it on with a ball-peen hammer can lead to misalignment or mishaps.
Over torqueing can cause the knob to be too stiff, and not roll freely.

Doorman also used to sell the full handles, w/knob attached. Don't try them -- they suck, and can be too brittle, breaking off in your hand. Better a real GM handle to work with.