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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 08:57 AM
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Both window cranks on my 68 are slipping and will not engage unless I put heavy pressure on the crank handle. Any suggestions on replacement parts to repair?
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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 09:45 AM
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You might find something like this in there
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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 10:05 AM
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Hi Ken,
The problem might also be caused by the connection of the handle to the shaft.
The shaft on the winder is splined at it's end. The winder handle base is grooved to receive the splines. The spines may have been worn down or the grooves in the handle may have been worn.
You'll need to check the condition of each to see where the problem may be.
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Left arrow points to the pin that fit's in the groove in the part in F's photos.
Right arrow points to the splines on the shaft that fit in the winder handle.

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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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The splines on the pot metal window cranks themselves can strip out. Try new handles. Lou.
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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 09:56 PM
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Hey Ken;
Awhile back I ordered two window cranks from Ecklers that would fit 67 thru 79 vettes. the spline was so far down in the handle they would not engage the with the splines on the crank mechanism . I believe they would fit if not for the rubber spacer that holds the crank handle away from the door panel. If you are not using a spacer they may fit your car, they have black *****. Ecklers part # 25-124145-1. If you think they will work I will be glad to send them to you. I bought another set from Paragon Reproductions at twice the price and they fit .
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Old Feb 16, 2017 | 07:54 AM
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Thanks all...appreciate the input. Problem resolved with spacers! Thank TP...your solution worked beautifully!
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