Use a 72 window regulator in a 69 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*wolfthing2000* · 06-15-2006, 04:35 PM

Is it possible to swap the shorter crank handle shaft into a 72 from a bad regulator in a 69.ie: remove the 69 shaft and instal into the 72 regulator. The 72 reg. that I have is in great shape, but can I make it work in the 69 door?????
Thanks

rauto13 · 06-15-2006, 07:12 PM

I tried changing the shafts from my 72 into a 67 regulator assy I had. It wound up being a big mess. There is not much clearance for the rivits, the spring took a big bite of skin, the pin where the gear mounts to the shaft broke on mine. I wound up buying another regulator assy for $40.00 new. I wish I would have just bought the new regulator assy at first. I spent over half a day trying to make something work and still bought new.

You could just put the 72 regulator in the 69 door without changing the posts. It would just stick out farther than the 69 window crank did.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-16-2006, 08:46 AM

The truck shops sells new regulators for $25. I bought two of them. They work well.

*wolfthing2000* · 06-17-2006, 02:43 PM

Which truck shop has em for 25.00?? Even for 40.00 I think I get the picture!

I am getting older and I guess wiser?

rauto13 · 06-18-2006, 02:37 AM

I got mine at Kenny's trucks in Tulsa

67ChevyRedneck · 06-19-2006, 08:06 AM

http://www.truckandcarshop.com

Page 19 in their catalog. They're just another vendor that sells a lot of 67-72 parts.

06-15-2006, 04:35 PM	#1
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Use a 72 window regulator in a 69 Is it possible to swap the shorter crank handle shaft into a 72 from a bad regulator in a 69.ie: remove the 69 shaft and instal into the 72 regulator. The 72 reg. that I have is in great shape, but can I make it work in the 69 door????? Thanks

06-15-2006, 07:12 PM	#2
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: Use a 72 window regulator in a 69 I tried changing the shafts from my 72 into a 67 regulator assy I had. It wound up being a big mess. There is not much clearance for the rivits, the spring took a big bite of skin, the pin where the gear mounts to the shaft broke on mine. I wound up buying another regulator assy for $40.00 new. I wish I would have just bought the new regulator assy at first. I spent over half a day trying to make something work and still bought new. You could just put the 72 regulator in the 69 door without changing the posts. It would just stick out farther than the 69 window crank did. __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

06-16-2006, 08:46 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Use a 72 window regulator in a 69 The truck shops sells new regulators for $25. I bought two of them. They work well. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-17-2006, 02:43 PM	#4
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: Use a 72 window regulator in a 69 Which truck shop has em for 25.00?? Even for 40.00 I think I get the picture! I am getting older and I guess wiser?

06-18-2006, 02:37 AM	#5
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: Use a 72 window regulator in a 69 I got mine at Kenny's trucks in Tulsa __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

06-19-2006, 08:06 AM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Use a 72 window regulator in a 69 http://www.truckandcarshop.com Page 19 in their catalog. They're just another vendor that sells a lot of 67-72 parts. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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