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crossfire84 · 08-26-2016, 06:33 PM

I need help with side windows, I have a new crank regulator in the door and the problem is the window will not roll up all the way. I did adjust the part in the door up to its limit and that did help but not enough, any ideas?

**mr48chev** · 08-26-2016, 09:52 PM

Did you make sure that one or more of those screws aren't too long and catching on the window mechanism? There isn't a whole lot of space in there for things to pass each other.
I'm thinking that the original screws weren't quite a half inch long.

BlueJeep · 08-26-2016, 10:09 PM

I have the same issue with mine, but looks like mine may not be as bad. After trying about everything, I think the solution will have to be cutting a pie shaped piece out of one of the arms and welding it back together to change the angle to push it up more. Comparing to my original, I think it's a poor quality reproduction.

crossfire84 · 08-27-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Did you make sure that one or more of those screws aren't too long and catching on the window mechanism? There isn't a whole lot of space in there for things to pass each other.
I'm thinking that the original screws weren't quite a half inch long.

Good idea, I will check it out.

crossfire84 · 08-27-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

I have the same issue with mine, but looks like mine may not be as bad. After trying about everything, I think the solution will have to be cutting a pie shaped piece out of one of the arms and welding it back together to change the angle to push it up more. Comparing to my original, I think it's a poor quality reproduction.

I'm thinking of maybe making the slots longer if Mr48s idea is not the problem.

my56chevytruck · 08-27-2016, 11:06 PM

just throwing this out, do the regulators work on either doors?? could it be that having the wrong regulator won't allow the window to roll all the way up??

47 Fasttoys · 08-27-2016, 11:22 PM

I have had the same issue with aftermarket regulators. It may also be the arms are a bit shorter.
Rob

*Jesse Z* · 08-28-2016, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

I have had the same issue with aftermarket regulators. It may also be the arms are a bit shorter.
Rob

Can the repros be modified? Or is there a supplier that makes repros that fit?

crossfire84 · 08-28-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

just throwing this out, do the regulators work on either doors?? could it be that having the wrong regulator won't allow the window to roll all the way up??

The regulators are marked left and right.

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Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

I have had the same issue with aftermarket regulators. It may also be the arms are a bit shorter.
Rob

I do have an original reg that I will compare.

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Originally Posted by Jesse Z

Can the repros be modified? Or is there a supplier that makes repros that fit?

If all else fails I will cut and modify the arms, and I believe they all come from the same over seas manufacture.

crossfire84 · 09-05-2016, 04:45 PM

Ok, had to modify both regulators by adding 1" of steel and pie cutting both arms to make this work, You think with the cost of these things they would work.
I had added the steel after this photo, The window was still too low but now all is good.

jeffbcn · 09-08-2016, 09:36 PM

Same problem with my 47 thriftmaster. 1/8th gap on top, both sides.

08-26-2016, 06:33 PM	#1
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,750	Help with side windows I need help with side windows, I have a new crank regulator in the door and the problem is the window will not roll up all the way. I did adjust the part in the door up to its limit and that did help but not enough, any ideas? Attached Images __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

08-26-2016, 09:52 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Help with side windows Did you make sure that one or more of those screws aren't too long and catching on the window mechanism? There isn't a whole lot of space in there for things to pass each other. I'm thinking that the original screws weren't quite a half inch long. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-26-2016, 10:09 PM	#3
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Help with side windows I have the same issue with mine, but looks like mine may not be as bad. After trying about everything, I think the solution will have to be cutting a pie shaped piece out of one of the arms and welding it back together to change the angle to push it up more. Comparing to my original, I think it's a poor quality reproduction. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

08-27-2016, 11:06 PM	#6
my56chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hebron Posts: 1,153	Re: Help with side windows just throwing this out, do the regulators work on either doors?? could it be that having the wrong regulator won't allow the window to roll all the way up?? __________________ RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!! 1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1

08-27-2016, 11:22 PM	#7
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Help with side windows I have had the same issue with aftermarket regulators. It may also be the arms are a bit shorter. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

09-05-2016, 04:45 PM	#10
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,750	Re: Help with side windows Ok, had to modify both regulators by adding 1" of steel and pie cutting both arms to make this work, You think with the cost of these things they would work. I had added the steel after this photo, The window was still too low but now all is good. Attached Images __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

09-08-2016, 09:36 PM	#11
jeffbcn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 84	Re: Help with side windows Same problem with my 47 thriftmaster. 1/8th gap on top, both sides.



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