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doughby82 · 12-31-2003, 05:38 AM

ok my window regulators are very stiff while rolling the windows down im afraid my handels are going to snap.i have already stripped one new handle.is the a common place where they need repair,or is it a lost cause and i need to replace them

Southpa · 12-31-2003, 05:55 AM

Both sides? You can try pulling the inner panels, loosen a few of the regulator mounting screws here and there and see if windows move easier. Squirt lubricant, (WD-40, Liquid Wrench etc.) in and around all moving parts inside. Check the channels that the window(s) slide in for any pinched or otherwise narrow spots. Thats all I can think up for now. Something should give after that.

Longhorn Man · 12-31-2003, 08:06 AM

I would lube them up...but it is a common problem though.

ChevyDude · 12-31-2003, 12:23 PM

Just curious because I'm going to change mine out to older 67-68 style....How hard is it to get the old regulators out and put new ones in? Any tips or things we should know before unbolting?

Thanks

12-31-2003, 05:38 AM	#1
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	window regulater question ok my window regulators are very stiff while rolling the windows down im afraid my handels are going to snap.i have already stripped one new handle.is the a common place where they need repair,or is it a lost cause and i need to replace them __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

12-31-2003, 05:55 AM	#2
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	Both sides? You can try pulling the inner panels, loosen a few of the regulator mounting screws here and there and see if windows move easier. Squirt lubricant, (WD-40, Liquid Wrench etc.) in and around all moving parts inside. Check the channels that the window(s) slide in for any pinched or otherwise narrow spots. Thats all I can think up for now. Something should give after that. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

12-31-2003, 12:23 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Just curious because I'm going to change mine out to older 67-68 style....How hard is it to get the old regulators out and put new ones in? Any tips or things we should know before unbolting? Thanks __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

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12-31-2003, 08:06 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I would lube them up...but it is a common problem though.



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