Window crank advice
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Milan Indiana
Window crank advice
I've put new glass in my 68 and had to replace the window crank shafts as the teeth were about worn off. I had previously purchased new window cranks but apparently I have the worst repros ever made!! The teeth are undefined and unless I press against the door panel forcefully,the cranks spin. Where would I go to find a good set to replace the originals which broke apart when removed. Should never have gone 'on the cheap' Thanks
Racer
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Jefferson City Missouri
Maybe possibly a junk yard.
I'm currently restoring the insides of each door on my '68 and I was lucky they weren't damaged. Mine were getting so hard to roll up and down I knew any minute something was going to give and break. The grease in there is solid as a rock! I tore everything out and cleaned it all up and sent it off to get yellow zinc plated. Going to grease everything back up and she should work like new again.
I hope you are able to find yours. The big concern is you're going to have to find a car with a manual window.
I'm currently restoring the insides of each door on my '68 and I was lucky they weren't damaged. Mine were getting so hard to roll up and down I knew any minute something was going to give and break. The grease in there is solid as a rock! I tore everything out and cleaned it all up and sent it off to get yellow zinc plated. Going to grease everything back up and she should work like new again.
I hope you are able to find yours. The big concern is you're going to have to find a car with a manual window.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Redondo Beach, California
They have a Corvette salvage yard. With a Southern Cali salvage yard there's a little probability of getting a less rusted part. I've bought salvage parts from them, along with repair services.
