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Mail From: Turvy, Larry (email redacted)

I have a '67 coupe and the driver's side window is very difficult to roll
down, much easier to raise. I took the door panel off, and can't see
anything wrong, but when you try to lower the window you get a metallic
scraping sound. The post that the handle connects to is somewhat loose.
Do I need a new regulator? Is this as difficult as it seems?

Thanks
(email redacted)

PS: I just installed a Pertronix ignitor. Very simple, took about 10
minutes. Virginia Classic Mustang has them on sale for $59.95.

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Mail From: Randy Siwik (email redacted)

>From: IN%"(email redacted)" 13-JAN-1997 09:02:27.54
>To: IN%"(email redacted)" "Multiple recipients of list"
>CC:
>Subj: [CM:1170] Window won't go up&down
>
>
>I have a '67 coupe and the driver's side window is very difficult to roll
>down, much easier to raise. I took the door panel off, and can't see
>anything wrong, but when you try to lower the window you get a metallic
>scraping sound. The post that the handle connects to is somewhat loose.
> Do I need a new regulator? Is this as difficult as it seems?
>
>Thanks
>(email redacted)
>

Hey Larry,

Wow, what a drag, first no lights! now your window is messed up.
Just be glad you're in a warm place, -2 today @ 8:00 in Ohio.

With the door panel off, look at the condition of the little
plastic pieces at the end of the window support arms (the X thingie)
These allow the window to slide down the sides of the two vertical
'tubes' that run in the door. I've seen these break off in the past.
Are they dry, might want to grease them?

Don't know if you can get new sliding do-hickies, or if you need
to get the whole X thingie (called the regulator maybe??)

How's that for clear?

Good Luck,
Randy Siwik 70 Mach 1 351W 4V 4-speed
Central Ohio 70 Galaxie 500 Fastback

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Mail From: (email redacted) (email redacted)

Item Subject: [CM:1172] Re: Window won't go up&down
Larry,

Certainly check the nylon/plastic rollers for damage, and clean &
regrease them. Also, from your description, it sounds like the same
problem that I had...

The shaft (post) that the handle connects to, is connected to the
X-thingie (regulator) with the gears. As the rollers got filthy, more
force is required to raise/lower the window, causing the shaft to
damage the low-tech bushing in the regulator...thus causing the
looseness that you described. I could not find any repair parts, and
ended up replacing the window regulator, solving the problem.

The shop manual has a pretty good description of this procedure.

Good Luck,

Tim Carlson
'67 convertible
'67 GT390 fastback


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>
>I have a '67 coupe and the driver's side window is very difficult to roll
>down, much easier to raise. I took the door panel off, and can't see
>anything wrong, but when you try to lower the window you get a metallic
>scraping sound. The post that the handle connects to is somewhat loose.
> Do I need a new regulator? Is this as difficult as it seems?
>
>Thanks
>(email redacted)
>

Don't know if you can get new sliding do-hickies, or if you need
to get the whole X thingie (called the regulator maybe??)


Good Luck,
Randy Siwik 70 Mach 1 351W 4V 4-speed

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Mail From: Sam Belinoski (email redacted)

Turvy, Larry wrote:
>
> I have a '67 coupe and the driver's side window is very difficult to roll
> down, much easier to raise. I took the door panel off, and can't see
> anything wrong, but when you try to lower the window you get a metallic
> scraping sound. The post that the handle connects to is somewhat loose.
> Do I need a new regulator? Is this as difficult as it seems?
>
> Thanks
> (email redacted)
>
> PS: I just installed a Pertronix ignitor. Very simple, took about 10
> minutes. Virginia Classic Mustang has them on sale for $59.95.

Regarding the Pertronix...how does is seem to run now? I just received
a week ago, still awaiting a good weather day to install...

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Mail From: Turvy, Larry (email redacted)

I didn't notice any change in performance, better or worse.

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From: Sam Belinoski[SMTPemail redacted)]
Sent: Monday, January 13, 1997 7:50 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [CM:1180] Re: Window won't go up&down

Turvy, Larry wrote:
>
> I have a '67 coupe and the driver's side window is very difficult to
roll
> down, much easier to raise. I took the door panel off, and can't see
> anything wrong, but when you try to lower the window you get a metallic
> scraping sound. The post that the handle connects to is somewhat
loose.
> Do I need a new regulator? Is this as difficult as it seems?
>
> Thanks
> (email redacted)
>
> PS: I just installed a Pertronix ignitor. Very simple, took about 10
> minutes. Virginia Classic Mustang has them on sale for $59.95.

Regarding the Pertronix...how does is seem to run now? I just received
a week ago, still awaiting a good weather day to install...

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Mail From: David Stone (email redacted)

Hi Larry,

You wrote:

>I have a '67 coupe and the driver's side window is very difficult to roll
>down, much easier to raise. I took the door panel off, and can't see
>anything wrong, but when you try to lower the window you get a metallic
>scraping sound. The post that the handle connects to is somewhat loose.
> Do I need a new regulator? Is this as difficult as it seems?
>
>Thanks
>(email redacted)
>
>PS: I just installed a Pertronix ignitor. Very simple, took about 10
>minutes. Virginia Classic Mustang has them on sale for $59.95.

I'm interested...Do you notice any difference in performance?

All the best. Dave

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Mail From: Steven M. Chimera (email redacted)

I recently had to replace my driver door window regulator 2 times in 1
year. I foolishly put in an aftermarket part which did not match up to
the quality of the Ford part, as a matter of fact it broke and
embarassed me at the MCA Mustangs Across America in Canton Ohio. Your
symptoms sound like mine, check to see if your crank is loose, that is a
sign that the little gear box is coming apart. I replaced mine and all
is well. It is not very difficult but after rebuilding several doors
several times you would be amazed at what is no longer difficult. You
do not need to remove the window to do this either. I did that the
first time since I was replacing all my felts. It took forever and
could never get the window lined up perfect. The second time I was done
in 1 hour...Practice! BIG SUGGESTION...Buy a Ford regulator!

Steve Chimera
Northeastern Ohio Mustang Club
67 Sport Sprint Coupe
400hp 351W ....Let's go hunting for chevys!

Had it out the weekend before and after Xmas.
It hit the 50's and I thought it was spring!
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Turvy, Larry wrote:
>
> I have a '67 coupe and the driver's side window is very difficult to roll
> down, much easier to raise. I took the door panel off, and can't see
> anything wrong, but when you try to lower the window you get a metallic
> scraping sound. The post that the handle connects to is somewhat loose.
> Do I need a new regulator? Is this as difficult as it seems?
>
> Thanks
> (email redacted)
>
> PS: I just installed a Pertronix ignitor. Very simple, took about 10
> minutes. Virginia Classic Mustang has them on sale for $59.95.