Window regulators

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by Mike1951, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. Mike1951

    Mike1951 Member

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    Good evening guys
    I am finally putting the window regulators and glass in the 51. Any one have any experience with our hosts plastic roller replacements. The rollers appear to be leather and are shoot. I am planning on using some white lithium grease on the rollers and workings any thoughts ?

    Thanks
    Mike
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  2. BIG CHEVY 3600

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    I took the leather off mine and installed it without it. Just grease it up good and It'll work just fine.
     
  3. Mike1951

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    Thanks. Sounds like windows today before the grandkids get here.
    Papy
     
  4. Mike1951

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    More window issues

    Big Chevy I took your advise but when installed the window will not come level and tips to the front. The cab is off a 1948. I am not sure if I got the regulators off the 51 cab or the 48. I see that the two are different. Has anyone used the re-pops our host sells or should I be looking for the original style. The doors I found at the last swap meet in Lawrence started at $75 and went up.

    By the way thanks Nate the cab off the 48 grain truck fit on with only some slight mod's to the back mount. And I saved that in replacing sheet metal and doing body work.

    Thanks
    Mike
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  5. Kens 50 PU

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    Mike, do your doors have vent windows? The regulators are different for doors with vents windows('51 thru '54) vs. the '50 and older trucks which didn't have vent windows.
     
  6. Mike1951

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    No vents darn-it. I used the 48 doors. The regulators from our host look to be a single piece I found some others that look like the original. Has anyone had better luck with one or the other.

    Mike
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