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Kevin in NJ · 09-05-2016, 01:22 PM

Which body? Straight window or slant?

Original or repro?

The square part that the handle is put on also has a clever brake system. There is a spring that is wound up and pressure from the handle causes it to twist and get smaller so the handle will turn. The glass putting back pressure on the spring causes it to expand and stop the glass from falling down. Not sure about the straight window types, but the slants are notorious for breaking.

So you have a couple of things to look at with the helper springs and the brake springs.

09-05-2016, 01:22 PM	#8
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Keeping the windows up Which body? Straight window or slant? Original or repro? The square part that the handle is put on also has a clever brake system. There is a spring that is wound up and pressure from the handle causes it to twist and get smaller so the handle will turn. The glass putting back pressure on the spring causes it to expand and stop the glass from falling down. Not sure about the straight window types, but the slants are notorious for breaking. So you have a couple of things to look at with the helper springs and the brake springs.