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FortyDave · 07-18-2016, 07:08 PM

The door window on my coupe after having a dead spot finally quit. After taking the garnish moulding off I could see what appeared to be baling wire meshed between the regulator and the small gear driven by the crank. I spent a few hours pulling all that wire through the gears so now with no tension from the wire I ordered a small gear repair kit from Drake.
Is there a trick installing this kit leaving the window in or must I pull the regulator ? Any tips most appreciated.

johnboy34 · 07-18-2016, 07:38 PM

Your going to have to pull the regulator out, the small gear is in a little housing riveted on with the crank handle shaft coming out of it also.

FortyDave · 07-19-2016, 07:00 AM

Thanks johnboy34

JM 35 Sedan · 07-19-2016, 07:34 AM

Replacing windows, regulators, window channels, etc., in these early Ford doors will definitely be a learning experience if it's the first time someone attempts this job. It's not a difficult job, but can be time consuming for someone with little or no experience, but best to go slow and get it done correctly.

Robert/Texas · 07-19-2016, 08:08 AM

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I spent many hours wrestling with the driver's window in my '37 fordor. After discovering this video I got the window installed in 30 minutes. I know this doesn't help with the regulator problem but hope that it helps with the rest of the job.
Robert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdcN-ypFNBc

07-18-2016, 07:08 PM	#1
FortyDave Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 5	Window regulator install The door window on my coupe after having a dead spot finally quit. After taking the garnish moulding off I could see what appeared to be baling wire meshed between the regulator and the small gear driven by the crank. I spent a few hours pulling all that wire through the gears so now with no tension from the wire I ordered a small gear repair kit from Drake. Is there a trick installing this kit leaving the window in or must I pull the regulator ? Any tips most appreciated.

07-18-2016, 07:38 PM	#2
johnboy34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 179	Re: Window regulator install Your going to have to pull the regulator out, the small gear is in a little housing riveted on with the crank handle shaft coming out of it also.

07-19-2016, 07:00 AM	#3
FortyDave Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 5	Re: Window regulator install Thanks johnboy34

07-19-2016, 07:34 AM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: Window regulator install Replacing windows, regulators, window channels, etc., in these early Ford doors will definitely be a learning experience if it's the first time someone attempts this job. It's not a difficult job, but can be time consuming for someone with little or no experience, but best to go slow and get it done correctly. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

07-19-2016, 08:08 AM	#5
Robert/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burton, Texas Posts: 770	Re: Window regulator install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I spent many hours wrestling with the driver's window in my '37 fordor. After discovering this video I got the window installed in 30 minutes. I know this doesn't help with the regulator problem but hope that it helps with the rest of the job. Robert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdcN-ypFNBc