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Old 04-23-2014, 07:30 PM
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I've put new glass in my 68 and had to replace the window crank shafts as the teeth were about worn off. I had previously purchased new window cranks but apparently I have the worst repros ever made!! The teeth are undefined and unless I press against the door panel forcefully,the cranks spin. Where would I go to find a good set to replace the originals which broke apart when removed. Should never have gone 'on the cheap' Thanks
Old 04-23-2014, 07:45 PM
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no choice but to get originals.
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where would I find originals if that's my only option? mine broke in half as I removed them!!!
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Maybe possibly a junk yard.

I'm currently restoring the insides of each door on my '68 and I was lucky they weren't damaged. Mine were getting so hard to roll up and down I knew any minute something was going to give and break. The grease in there is solid as a rock! I tore everything out and cleaned it all up and sent it off to get yellow zinc plated. Going to grease everything back up and she should work like new again.

I hope you are able to find yours. The big concern is you're going to have to find a car with a manual window.
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Found a pair Thanks
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Originally Posted by pnewt
where would I find originals if that's my only option? mine broke in half as I removed them!!!
Call J&D Corvette in Bellflower California. They can be found with Google.
They have a Corvette salvage yard. With a Southern Cali salvage yard there's a little probability of getting a less rusted part. I've bought salvage parts from them, along with repair services.

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