72 Chevy Truck Window Crank Handle ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OldChevy1954 · 01-03-2025, 04:23 PM

I'm checking with you guys to see what handles available out there have the best 'teeth' inside of them to mesh with the window regulator stub?
I bought a couple last year that have worn out already cause they had minimum material in that critical mesh area, and have eroded out. Soft aluminum.

Any recommendations on a manufacturer that makes these handles heavy duty?

Thanks!

**Ironhorse** · 01-03-2025, 06:26 PM

Not sure at all about the re-production handles beings worth the trouble and cost to buy them. Best bet is look for some good original GM window crank handles at swap meets, salvage or pic a part yards if have any local to you. Salvage yards are getting fewer and fewer it seems all across the country. Nothing fits as well as original GM parts, would rather clean and restore a good used part over buying an over seas cheaply made re-pop. Are you wanting nice with bright shiny chrome or more to the functional and usable type? Chevelles, Novas and most all the GM cars used pretty much the same window crank handle during that time period.

**1970cstblazer** · 01-03-2025, 06:38 PM

NONE of the commonly available reproduction cranks are worth a crap. The best available are NOS GM. They have deep teeth and made with a harder pot metal. They are pricey, but they are the best.

7752485 with 9718137 cast on back

OR

1732326 with 9718138 cast on back

Even the '90's Chevy G van handle 20348200 with 20322800 cast on back is superior to any repro. There are several on Ebay.

**dmjlambert** · 01-04-2025, 01:35 AM

In 2016 I bought new ones and put them on the truck, took them off and threw them in the trash immediately. I couldn't even stand the trash can being in the garage, I had to take it out to the street. Made me so mad and I remember having a fit. My originals had the knob that came off. I bought new knobs for the end of the handle, I think it was at Napa, cleaned the handles, installed the knobs, and now they are very good. So, if you're wanting new handles just due to missing knobs, the knobs are available.

**Already Gone** · 01-04-2025, 06:21 AM

I probably have 5/6 of the originals in my parts stash. They shouldn't be hard to find. ,

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 01-04-2025, 02:12 PM

I bought some from LMC a few months ago that had the wrong splines and didn’t fit at all
They refunded my $ and said not to send them back.

72c20customcamper · 01-04-2025, 05:09 PM

I bought the ones that Autozone sells . Been 7 years and they still work fine
https://www.autozone.com/interior/wi...912/721175_0_0

Not sure why they say it doesn’t fit my truck but these are in it right now

Sure that they are all made by same company and sold under different names . Unless your buying custom billet ones

OldChevy1954 · 01-05-2025, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

In 2016 I bought new ones and put them on the truck, took them off and threw them in the trash immediately. I couldn't even stand the trash can being in the garage, I had to take it out to the street. Made me so mad and I remember having a fit. My originals had the knob that came off. I bought new knobs for the end of the handle, I think it was at Napa, cleaned the handles, installed the knobs, and now they are very good. So, if you're wanting new handles just due to missing knobs, the knobs are available.

dmjlambert, you say the knob itself is available? I have an old original crank that needs just the knob, that could work. Any chance you have a NAPA part number for that knob?
Thanks!

**1970cstblazer** · 01-05-2025, 09:52 AM

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NOE7351116

NAPA part number: NOE 7351116

01-03-2025, 04:23 PM	#1
OldChevy1954 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Salisbury, MD Posts: 58	72 Chevy Truck Window Crank Handle ? I'm checking with you guys to see what handles available out there have the best 'teeth' inside of them to mesh with the window regulator stub? I bought a couple last year that have worn out already cause they had minimum material in that critical mesh area, and have eroded out. Soft aluminum. Any recommendations on a manufacturer that makes these handles heavy duty? Thanks!

01-03-2025, 06:26 PM	#2
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,301	Re: 72 Chevy Truck Window Crank Handle ? Not sure at all about the re-production handles beings worth the trouble and cost to buy them. Best bet is look for some good original GM window crank handles at swap meets, salvage or pic a part yards if have any local to you. Salvage yards are getting fewer and fewer it seems all across the country. Nothing fits as well as original GM parts, would rather clean and restore a good used part over buying an over seas cheaply made re-pop. Are you wanting nice with bright shiny chrome or more to the functional and usable type? Chevelles, Novas and most all the GM cars used pretty much the same window crank handle during that time period. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-03-2025, 06:38 PM	#3
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,883	Re: 72 Chevy Truck Window Crank Handle ? NONE of the commonly available reproduction cranks are worth a crap. The best available are NOS GM. They have deep teeth and made with a harder pot metal. They are pricey, but they are the best. 7752485 with 9718137 cast on back OR 1732326 with 9718138 cast on back Even the '90's Chevy G van handle 20348200 with 20322800 cast on back is superior to any repro. There are several on Ebay. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

01-04-2025, 01:35 AM	#4
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,890	Re: 72 Chevy Truck Window Crank Handle ? In 2016 I bought new ones and put them on the truck, took them off and threw them in the trash immediately. I couldn't even stand the trash can being in the garage, I had to take it out to the street. Made me so mad and I remember having a fit. My originals had the knob that came off. I bought new knobs for the end of the handle, I think it was at Napa, cleaned the handles, installed the knobs, and now they are very good. So, if you're wanting new handles just due to missing knobs, the knobs are available.

01-04-2025, 06:21 AM	#5
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,146	Re: 72 Chevy Truck Window Crank Handle ? I probably have 5/6 of the originals in my parts stash. They shouldn't be hard to find. , __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-04-2025, 02:12 PM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,190	Re: 72 Chevy Truck Window Crank Handle ? I bought some from LMC a few months ago that had the wrong splines and didn’t fit at all They refunded my $ and said not to send them back. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

01-04-2025, 05:09 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,750	Re: 72 Chevy Truck Window Crank Handle ? I bought the ones that Autozone sells . Been 7 years and they still work fine https://www.autozone.com/interior/wi...912/721175_0_0 Not sure why they say it doesn’t fit my truck but these are in it right now Sure that they are all made by same company and sold under different names . Unless your buying custom billet ones __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 01-04-2025 at 05:18 PM.

01-05-2025, 09:52 AM	#9
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,883	Re: 72 Chevy Truck Window Crank Handle ? https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NOE7351116 NAPA part number: NOE 7351116 __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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