Window regulators

[Hobbs81]

I’d assume replacement regulators are not available. Anybody know of somebody who repairs them or sells parts? I searched around the forums, didn’t see anything. Which seems odd as we all have 4 ancient ones inhabiting our doors. .

 

[scrapdaddy]

That's something you have to keep your eyes peeled for when someone's parting one out. Good luck

 

[RUSH55]

That's something you have to keep your eyes peeled for when someone's parting one out. Good luck

Yes, used is the way to go, and even then you have to be sure. They must have changed the regulator designs almost every year, and not every regulator works with every year. Ran into that issue years ago trying to replace worn out or missing regulators on my rig.
A rock solid regulator restoration would make a great thread.

 

[scrapdaddy]

I forgot about that, just like the vent window models are different than the newer years. Too Much!

 

[xtremeVA]

I’d assume replacement regulators are not available. Anybody know of somebody who repairs them or sells parts? I searched around the forums, didn’t see anything. Which seems odd as we all have 4 ancient ones inhabiting our doors. .

What year is your piggie?

 

[Pigeaten]

crap! i have some, but have no idea of year- anybody know the differences?

 

[scrapdaddy]

I know at some point the splined end where the window crank mounts got improved. What year that happened, I don't know. The earlier ones had a short spline and tended to strip out, so they lengthened the spline on the newer ones. Other than changing because of the vent window, I don't know of any other changes, but I'm no expert by any stretch. Front door and rear door are different as we all know.

 

[Pigeaten]

Well, that’s a start, need to check what I have

 

[bobm]

But if the mounts and internals are all the same! The Spline on the handle shouldnt matter

 

[riderjgs]

But if the mounts and internals are all the same! The Spline on the handle shouldnt matter

It does if your winder was for short shafts and your regulator has a long shaft. Clips won't reach the slot on the regulator. Ask me how I know. A grinder and a careful touch are your friend, but only after much irritation. Had '69, '74, '73 and '76 rigs donate parts so don't know where the change occurred.

 

[Hobbs81]

Wow, this is a can o worms! I’m going to have to see if repairs are possible or fabricating something.

 

[RUSH55]

Wow, this is a can o worms! I’m going to have to see if repairs are possible or fabricating something.

The fix I’ve always thought about was finding a similar style of regulator from some common vehicle that the gear, shaft, and teeth could be somehow grafted onto the Cruiser regulator assembly. Haven’t gotten too far down that hole though, so it could all be a pipe dream.

 

[Ming89FJ62]

Last one I got (DS) came from Classic Cruisers. Took a while to get as they had to pull it but it bolted right in.

 

[sahelzer]

I’d assume replacement regulators are not available. Anybody know of somebody who repairs them or sells parts? I searched around the forums, didn’t see anything. Which seems odd as we all have 4 ancient ones inhabiting our doors. .

Eric,

Chill the F' out. (channeling Samuel L. Jackson)
I got you covered. I have a whole box of them you can sort thru.

Back in USA on 2/26

 

[xtiaan2000]

As far as the spline for the crank, If I remember correctly, it was at "76 that it got fixed. The earlier small spline are horrible. And they always would strip out when the window was down and in a snow storm!

The newer design has almost double the diameter and double the length of the splines.

Has anyone gone for an electric conversion? I have seen, was it Megadommer's convesion? Were there any 55s with a stock e;lectric window?

 

[scrapdaddy]

I know ICON ( guy with the lizard ) has an electric option with a window crank handle to operate it, pretty cool.

 

[bobm]

Mini Truck

 

[Megadoomer]

My driver side has been broken for the whole decade I've owned it. But putting the electric system on negates issue and the window does fall anymore. In fact I think the ds electric window works better than all the other windows because the register is broken.

 

[Hobbs81]

My driver side has been broken for the whole decade I've owned it. But putting the electric system on negates issue and the window does fall anymore. In fact I think the ds electric window works better than all the other windows because the register is broken.

What system did you use? DS?

 

[Megadoomer]

Aftermarket power windows from Amazon.