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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]

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dualquadpete wrote:

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]


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Yeah ain't window repair fun smile.gif

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The very first thing I did on my car, the right rear was half-rolled down and would not budge, don't want to get caught in the rain, eh?

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-- Edited by davelacourse on Thursday 25th of February 2010 04:51:55 PM

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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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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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  2012 US-built crew cab truck - Daily Driver and Boat Trailering
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davelacourse wrote:

Yeah ain't window repair fun smile.gif






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It looks like you have your special "window-fixing tool" hanging on the wall in the background!
Chop!

 



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Darryl, I think that "tool" is for glass removal in "KIT FORM" non-reusable, & you have to use dustpan & wisk, when done!!!!

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rofl.gif you two guys are funnier than Bob & Doug McKenzie!

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