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andresco50 · 08-24-2008, 11:33 AM

I installed a new regulator in the window, everything is right but when I installed the door interior the handle looks terrible check the pics!! and give me some ideas to fix it please

vern350 · 08-24-2008, 12:05 PM

did the 1.5-2 inch black sponge like spacer go back in between the door and panel on the window crank?

cochino12 · 08-24-2008, 12:41 PM

I could be wrong (I probably am ha) but arent the internals and other door stuff different from 73-75? What year did you pull the regulator from? I assume by your sig your truck is 75?

ca180 · 08-24-2008, 12:54 PM

Probably a change in year, I'm not positive, but it could be.

On my 72 f-100 I put some window cranks from a newer models cause mine were beat and they had a gap about like that. Of course that is a ford though. Perhaps you could just pick up a set of handles from your local yard. Shouldn't cost you a buck for both.

gafiredog · 08-24-2008, 02:33 PM

i think the 81-87s are longer due to the different door panels, may be wrong though.

ca180 · 08-24-2008, 02:50 PM

Hmmm, I need to rethink my post. I think gafiredog is right. So putting new handles on won't make it any better. You are pretty much left with replacing the regulators completely. Hopefully someone who has run into this will chime in.

Jimbob91 · 08-24-2008, 02:50 PM

GAfiredog is correct. Measure the shafts of the one you pulled out and the one you put in.....I'll bet the new one's longer.

andresco50 · 08-24-2008, 04:56 PM

Yes maybe I bought it wrong the 74-76 is different i bought a 78 maybe

f.monroe · 08-25-2008, 12:34 AM

The length of the window crank arm was lengthened in 1977 when the door panels changed . If you use the 77 up regulator in a pre 77 truck , it will look like that .
Frank

**Captkaos** · 08-25-2008, 11:28 AM

Ditto on what Frank said. You have 77-91 regulators in a 73-76 door. There is no "fix" to it other than getting the correct regulator.

andresco50 · 08-25-2008, 05:42 PM

I can cut and weld the window crank arm !!

08-24-2008, 11:33 AM	#1
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Help me guys... I installed a new regulator in the window, everything is right but when I installed the door interior the handle looks terrible check the pics!! and give me some ideas to fix it please Attached Images __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

08-24-2008, 12:05 PM	#2
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: Help me guys... did the 1.5-2 inch black sponge like spacer go back in between the door and panel on the window crank?

08-24-2008, 12:41 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Help me guys... I could be wrong (I probably am ha) but arent the internals and other door stuff different from 73-75? What year did you pull the regulator from? I assume by your sig your truck is 75? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-24-2008, 12:54 PM	#4
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Help me guys... Probably a change in year, I'm not positive, but it could be. On my 72 f-100 I put some window cranks from a newer models cause mine were beat and they had a gap about like that. Of course that is a ford though. Perhaps you could just pick up a set of handles from your local yard. Shouldn't cost you a buck for both.

08-24-2008, 02:33 PM	#5
gafiredog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 196	Re: Help me guys... i think the 81-87s are longer due to the different door panels, may be wrong though. __________________ Art 1975 c-10 stepper 1978 single cab dually 1987 crewcab dually 1986 crewcab single wheel 1948 anglia- (the dixie twister super gas)

08-24-2008, 02:50 PM	#6
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: Help me guys... Hmmm, I need to rethink my post. I think gafiredog is right. So putting new handles on won't make it any better. You are pretty much left with replacing the regulators completely. Hopefully someone who has run into this will chime in.

08-24-2008, 02:50 PM	#7
Jimbob91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Princeton, Ky Posts: 41	Re: Help me guys... GAfiredog is correct. Measure the shafts of the one you pulled out and the one you put in.....I'll bet the new one's longer. __________________ Matt 91 GMC K-5 Jimmy 350/700R4/241/10boltX2 W/4:56's/locked. 6inch Softride on 35's. Starting to show signs of trail life... 86 Chev K-10 Short 383/350/208/10&12bolt Gonna be the pretty truck...

08-24-2008, 04:56 PM	#8
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Help me guys... Yes maybe I bought it wrong the 74-76 is different i bought a 78 maybe __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

08-25-2008, 12:34 AM	#9
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Help me guys... The length of the window crank arm was lengthened in 1977 when the door panels changed . If you use the 77 up regulator in a pre 77 truck , it will look like that . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-25-2008, 11:28 AM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Help me guys... Ditto on what Frank said. You have 77-91 regulators in a 73-76 door. There is no "fix" to it other than getting the correct regulator. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-25-2008, 05:42 PM	#11
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Help me guys... I can cut and weld the window crank arm !! __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)



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