window cranks

[Joe T]

my window cranks dont have the knobs on the end. can i just buy new knobs, or do i have to get the whole crank?

[dan42]

you can put a short bolt through the end and make it work, or just go down to NAPA and buy one - they look very similar to original, about 7 bucks.

[matthufham]

they're backordered at lmc truck right now, i don't know where else

[mattsz]

I got mine at advance for $5 for the hole assemblt. It looks like the original.

[mrein3]

I've had really BAD luck with aftermarket window cranks.
Just wait for the next swap meet. You can usually pick a few up for a buck each. I never junk a car with the window cranks attached.

[Captain Knievel]

Originally Posted by mrein3

I've had really BAD luck with aftermarket window cranks.
Just wait for the next swap meet. You can usually pick a few up for a buck each. I never junk a car with the window cranks attached.

Seems like I spend half my time mixing JB Weld and the other half being able to actually use my aftermarkets.

[Aarons72s]

Aftermarket ones can be got at any parts store in the help section for 5-7 bucks. Or you can usually get them off of an old chevy van getting some off of a chevy van.

[wreckless_68]

i have a question about them too. i have got new handles when restored my truck. but my passanger window handle doesnt grab the teeth on the crank in the door. it doesnt fall of it just wont grab unless i push on the center of the handle. Any suggestions on what i should do?

[Texas1971]

GMC Paul's has just the knobs and you can get them in different colors, too!

[PanelDeland]

Most vendors carry replacements for the crank.They run about $5.00-8.00 each.

wreckless,you either need to get a clip that holds the crank/handle on or the splines on the window regulator shaft may be bad.If the crank will pull completely off then look to see if the splines are good.It could be the ones in the crank if you're lucky.The regulators are more expensive and somewhat of a pain to install but net hard.There should be a FAQ on the regulator install,if not just ask.

[EAST SIDE LOW LIFE]

Guys go to the wrecker. You will pay $1.00 a pair no more then a $1.00 each. Don't forget to take the retaining clips as well!

esll.

[Robert1970C20rstbukt]

I bought a new repop window crank about two years ago and it still works great. Then a couple months later, ordered some more parts including another window crank and it looked a lot different than the one I bought before. It only lasted a couple days before the teeth where it attatches to the regulator got rounded off. It only worked a couple times if I pushed it in towards the door, then it finally wore out. wreckless68, sounds like you have the same problem. If you can try to find some original ones at the boneyard that aren't rounded off grab 'em up or there's always new GM ones, but those usually run at least $20 a piece.

[da-burb]

If you are just missing the knob you can get that part at the "HELP" parts section of any parts store. They aren't much and they press on. Otherwise I like a slightly older window crank handle if you go junk yarding. 65-66(and other years I am sure) Impalas have a very nice heavy cast metal handle and knob.