I have just repaired the 1/4 window reg. on 52 Torpedo back. The crank spun, but nothing moved, after reading on-line manual, I started to remove it. The last instruction said to roll window down & remove reg. Well If I could "roll" it down,I wouldn't be fixing the "damm thing" I managed to get it out & drilled out the rivits for the gear drive, small gear "stripped" I had extra regs. that came w/car but they were either a 4 door or 53-54 but g/drive looked the same. I drilled out the rivits & it was the same drive. Located some flat head rivits, & had to install 1 rivit [loose] before dropping in g/drive as no access to that hole. Took unit to local tractor dealer & used theit "rivit" press, & "she roll up & down" the coil sprg. was missing [lost] so I am using the one off extra reg. & will "pre-load" it after I get it back in for rolling window up, [assume thats how it would go, to make it easier to roll up] So these "suckers" can be repaired, with a few"BEERS" & lots of thinking,[ that hurts]
I have just repaired the 1/4 window reg. on 52 Torpedo back.
The crank spun, but nothing moved, after reading on-line manual, I started to remove it. The last instruction said to roll window down & remove reg. Well If I could "roll" it down,I wouldn't be fixing the "damm thing"
I managed to get it out & drilled out the rivits for the gear drive, small gear "stripped" I had extra regs. that came w/car but they were either a 4 door or 53-54 but g/drive looked the same. I drilled out the rivets & it was the same drive. Located some flat head rivits, & had to install 1 rivit [loose] before dropping in g/drive as no access to that hole.
Took unit to local tractor dealer & used theit "rivit" press, & "she roll up & down" the coil sprg. was missing [lost] so I am using the one off extra reg. & will "pre-load" it after I get it back in for rolling window up, [assume thats how it would go, to make it easier to roll up]
So these "suckers" can be repaired, with a few"BEERS" & lots of thinking,[ that hurts]
Nice job Dave, at least yours still has the inspection panels. Previous owner re did inner panels & only left a small access hole to get in there. Was a total Pain in the A$$ trying to get regulator out. I just came in from shop, put it back in & it goes up & down, just have to put the coil sprg. back on for pre-load!!!!
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Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in !!!!!!!!BLACKSTOCK Ont.
Whoa! I had trouble even with that big access panel, I can't imagine how much aggravation you faced without it!
And I confess to not having to do anythng to my regulator other than soak it in penetrating oil and carefully work it back and forth until it moved freely - not a major rebuild job like you did. But every time I look at that window I rememer how I fixed it - any you will get even more satisfaction from your job well done, Pete!
Dave
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
It looks like you have your special "window-fixing tool" hanging on the wall in the background! Chop!
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.