think i got hosed on some used window regulators...w/pics...help?
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http://webpages.charter.net/khasting...windowreg.html
When it comes to changing the pass side wiring, swap them around in the connector. Kevin cut and taped his, more work than swapping terminals. Unlock the flap on connector, then use a brad nail or whatever to push into terminal to release it from connector. Once you look into the connector, you will see the barb that locks behind shoulder in connector.
I used a piece of masking tape at both ends of window to ease the alignment process. Bottom of tape was flush with the rubber on door weather strip. I also marked a line showing the inward ends of the rubber. When it came time to align the window, I just adjusted the glass in the up postion to my tape and marks on tape. Worked great !!
I'll post a few pics tonight, got to get back to my vette projects.
When it comes to changing the pass side wiring, swap them around in the connector. Kevin cut and taped his, more work than swapping terminals. Unlock the flap on connector, then use a brad nail or whatever to push into terminal to release it from connector. Once you look into the connector, you will see the barb that locks behind shoulder in connector.
I used a piece of masking tape at both ends of window to ease the alignment process. Bottom of tape was flush with the rubber on door weather strip. I also marked a line showing the inward ends of the rubber. When it came time to align the window, I just adjusted the glass in the up postion to my tape and marks on tape. Worked great !!
I'll post a few pics tonight, got to get back to my vette projects.
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Here is one thing I discovered, the old ribbon style regulator has studs that fit through some inner part of the door at the top. That inner part of the door is riveted in place and to get the regulator out you would need to drill out all of those rivets and then replace them with more rivets or get nuts and bolts to remount that inner piece. Probably a good 45 minute job if you had everything you needed
or
grab those studs with a pair of channel locks and twist them until they break.
The new regulator has screws that go down through that inner part and nuts are tack welded on the inside of the regulator.
shortened the job by about an hour I suppose.
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^^huh! I guess the later models they changed it. Mine had studs sticking up through the slots......no way to tilt anything more than what the slots would allow.
twisted those studs right off....then it was as you described.
as far as alignment, on the inside where no one will ever see, I took red primer and hit a few key points. I've line up the window back as close as I could with the paint marks for a guide. So far the test have been very good. I don't have the top on it right now, I guess I better check how high it is going before I put it all back together.
I'm looking at that red lock piece without much enthusiasm....
twisted those studs right off....then it was as you described.
as far as alignment, on the inside where no one will ever see, I took red primer and hit a few key points. I've line up the window back as close as I could with the paint marks for a guide. So far the test have been very good. I don't have the top on it right now, I guess I better check how high it is going before I put it all back together.
I'm looking at that red lock piece without much enthusiasm....
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Mine have studs on top too. I think you gave up too early. If you tilt the forward part of track, up, the studs come down. Then it's a little wiggle and flex and out it comes.
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All buttoned up, but the Lock buttons don't work....damn...I'll have to open it back up.
I guess I did give up too soon, I just looked at that, wriggled it a bit, didn't see how it would move any.......twisted studs are still kinda fun for me...
Thanks for your usual help
I guess I did give up too soon, I just looked at that, wriggled it a bit, didn't see how it would move any.......twisted studs are still kinda fun for me...
Thanks for your usual help
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it is nicer to have that thing roll up like a normal car. That crawl is kinda aggravating....and one of those things that don't stick out unless it is wrong.....In other words no one is going to come and say, "Hey those are fast C4 windows." But I guaranty someone asked you what was wrong with the old slow ones......never fails, when it is right no one notices, when it is wrong every one notices
BTW, did you do both sides or just one?
BTW, did you do both sides or just one?
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So I picked up 2 used regulators on ebay for $125, to do the conversion on my 85. What a steal, right? Take a look.
Aren't they missing something? IE the other rail and the part that actually holds the glass to the regulator? Does anyone know where I can get that stuff individually? Ugh.
Aren't they missing something? IE the other rail and the part that actually holds the glass to the regulator? Does anyone know where I can get that stuff individually? Ugh.
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it is nicer to have that thing roll up like a normal car. That crawl is kinda aggravating....and one of those things that don't stick out unless it is wrong.....In other words no one is going to come and say, "Hey those are fast C4 windows." But I guaranty someone asked you what was wrong with the old slow ones......never fails, when it is right no one notices, when it is wrong every one notices
BTW, did you do both sides or just one?
BTW, did you do both sides or just one?