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John R · 03-28-2016, 03:40 PM

The original 32 and 33 window regulators look very similar in the 28-38 “Hardware & Trimming Supplies” book. Can original 33 versions (e.g. 40-702700-A) be used in a 32 Tudor? The Mac’s catalog lists the same reproduction regulator for both 32 and 33.

FlatheadTed · 03-28-2016, 04:18 PM

33/34 roll back with reversing of the handle, that requires a special regulator , not sure if 32 does that ,?? Ted

Fordors · 03-28-2016, 04:46 PM

'34 only rolls back. The '33 regulator in question can be made to work but will not include an important detail. The '32 regulator has what I would call "stand offs" to space it from the inner door panel. The spacers are 7/16" high, 9/16" dia. and have an 82° counter sink to be used with 1/4-20 FH screws. You can eliminate the thread and just drill thru, but regardless a means of getting them in place will be necessary.

Fordors · 03-28-2016, 04:56 PM

Here are photos of spacers-

DavidG · 03-28-2016, 05:19 PM

Right on all counts.

John R · 03-28-2016, 08:19 PM

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Fordors, thanks for the very clear information. Now I understand the difference. The attached photo appears to be a 33. On close inspection, it has no standoffs but rather some sort of captured nut. I suppose a standoff could be fabricated to add to the 33 if all else was the same (bolt spacing, etc.) but might not be worth the trouble.

Ole Lou · 03-28-2016, 09:34 PM

Does anyone have any of these "standoffs" or spacers? Are they repo'd?
Missing one on my 32 5-window rear glass regulator

John R · 03-28-2016, 10:11 PM

An ordinary commercial standoff might work. For example, see:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-th...doffs/=11qrnmt
Would have to be tack welded in place.

03-28-2016, 03:40 PM	#1
John R Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Washington, DC Posts: 559	32 vs 33 Sedan Window Regulators The original 32 and 33 window regulators look very similar in the 28-38 “Hardware & Trimming Supplies” book. Can original 33 versions (e.g. 40-702700-A) be used in a 32 Tudor? The Mac’s catalog lists the same reproduction regulator for both 32 and 33. __________________ Those who do not move do not die, but are they not already dead? Last edited by John R; 03-28-2016 at 03:41 PM. Reason: Correction

03-28-2016, 04:18 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: 32 vs 33 Sedan Window Regulators 33/34 roll back with reversing of the handle, that requires a special regulator , not sure if 32 does that ,?? Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

03-28-2016, 04:46 PM	#3
Fordors Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orland Park,IL Posts: 1,402	Re: 32 vs 33 Sedan Window Regulators '34 only rolls back. The '33 regulator in question can be made to work but will not include an important detail. The '32 regulator has what I would call "stand offs" to space it from the inner door panel. The spacers are 7/16" high, 9/16" dia. and have an 82° counter sink to be used with 1/4-20 FH screws. You can eliminate the thread and just drill thru, but regardless a means of getting them in place will be necessary. __________________ My school colors are black and blue, I attended the School of Hard Knocks where I received a Masters Degree in Chronic Mopery. Last edited by Fordors; 03-28-2016 at 04:58 PM.

03-28-2016, 05:19 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 32 vs 33 Sedan Window Regulators Right on all counts.

03-28-2016, 09:34 PM	#7
Ole Lou Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 239	Re: 32 vs 33 Sedan Window Regulators Does anyone have any of these "standoffs" or spacers? Are they repo'd? Missing one on my 32 5-window rear glass regulator

03-28-2016, 10:11 PM	#8
John R Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Washington, DC Posts: 559	Re: 32 vs 33 Sedan Window Regulators An ordinary commercial standoff might work. For example, see: http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-th...doffs/=11qrnmt Would have to be tack welded in place. __________________ Those who do not move do not die, but are they not already dead?