window regulators

bill hauck · Post by **bill hauck** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:16 pm

I am having a terrible time getting the window regulators back in. I can't figure out what the problem is. I redid my '73 about a year ago and the window went back together easily.

any suggestions???

bill hauck · Post by **bill hauck** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:14 am

will a post 67 window regulator work in a 66?? I have a couple of these sitting around and will swap it if it will fit.

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:03 pm

I believe so. If they look the same and the measurements are the same they'll work. I know early regulators look very different, but I haven't seen a late one, so take this with a grain of salt.

bill hauck · Post by **bill hauck** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:54 pm

fatalifeaten: they look quite different but the glass, which I have for the regulators, is the same size.

If the crank mechanisim fits and the other mounting bolts line up, it just might work with the later glass and the later regulators.

nothing to lose by giving it a shot.

bill hauck · Post by **bill hauck** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:50 pm

later model ones don't fit. Can't seem to get the windows back in.

got the felts, inner and outer scrapers in and the regulator. Glass goes in last, correct?? won't seem to go.

very frustrating.

Post by **jmartini** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:19 am

Some of the changes from year - to - year were very subtle but made it impossible to interchange parts - this may be one of those times.

bill hauck · Post by **bill hauck** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:48 pm

finally got them in. Had to take out the wing windows to make sure the upper part of the regulator fit behind them. What a job!!! work pretty hard though so I suppose I'll have to fiddle with them to make the windows work easier.

Post by **jmartini** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 4:55 am

Ouch - taking out the wing windows must be a chore...aren't the hinges rivited? Glad you got her settled - that must be the last of the work on the doors now - right?

elkluvadore · Post by **elkluvadore** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:45 pm

Have some fun, everyone knows that a 71 isnt worth much, which is weird, less were produced, put electric windows in it, add a touch of class, and add to the value