window cranks 1971

[hayhauler71]

Was there a set position that gm installed the window cranks on trucks. Like when the window was up was the knob at 12, 3, 6 or 9 o'clock position?

[stomper]

I like to install them pointing away from the door hinge. 9 o'clock for driver side and 3 o'clock for passenger side. #1 It fills out the space on the door panel there. #2 The weight of the handle tends to keep the window up in the closed position. I read that somewhere a long time ago and it made sense to me.

[omodified]

I wondered the same thing. I couldn't find the answer. So, I started looking at pictures of "original" trucks. Every one of them has the window crank and door handle pointing toward the front (when the window is closed). So, that is how I did mine.

[hayhauler71]

Thanks for your suggestions stomper and omodified anyone else

[dukcaln]

I adjusted mine to the 7 o'clock position for one reason.... it was out of the way..

[FirstOwner69]

As I recall mine were at about 1:30 on the driver's side and 10:30 on the passenger's side when the truck was new. About 45 degrees up and to the front. That's where I've kept them.

Jim

[hayhauler71]

anymore info on this subject

[JWall]

Originally Posted by omodified

I wondered the same thing. I couldn't find the answer. So, I started looking at pictures of "original" trucks. Every one of them has the window crank and door handle pointing toward the front (when the window is closed). So, that is how I did mine.

I looked around the other day & that is what I saw most too.

I have the billet handles & cranks I elected to have them at the same angle as the door handles when the window is down for the fact that my windows are down at car shows & cruise night.

[chevy88]

I'm gonna try the 3:00 position on my passenger side crank as it always slowy opens it up a bit. Thanks for the info gotta love this site!!!!!!

[406 Q-ship]

I do this with all my crank window vehicles. Close the window and set the crank so it does not bother my knee, then roll the window all the way down and see if the window crank will be into my knee again......then adjust accordingly.

[midniteblues]

I knew somebody that got their leg screwed up in a accident by the handle
It was facing rear ward the round part broke off when he hit it and the shaft portion really got him good in the leg. since then I allways try to face the handle forward open or close cause that was ugly