window off its track!

[Advan280z]

i was trying to adj the window on the track that is not right (p.o) issue i guess. the track looks bent so i cant put the wheels back on the rails . i obviously cant take the panel off because it is spot welded.

now the window is just sitting there freely off the tracks! i lifted the window up and jammed something to keep it shut for now.

any suggestions on how to get this fixed? i want to be able to roll down my darn windows! i dont think they sell the track sliders or do they?...and seems it might be easier to pick up another door

any help would be appreciated.

thanks

~B

[Ed]

Either replace the bent track or repair it. Take the interior panel off and work through the holes in the doors. I would disassemble the entire window mechanism. This way you have a good idea of how things are supposed to work. The window comes out after you remove the short track which is held on position by two nuts around the arm rest. And the vertical track which is in the front of the door. Also remove the chrome squeegee on the outside of the door. The glass then comes out the top. Reinstall the short track and work the entire mechanism. See where it's binding or what's causing the window to not work. Take your time. Spend 3-4 hours working on it until you get it to work correctly. Lube the wheels and the crank assembly.

Good luck.

[Advan280z]

i now know the proper term for the bent "track". it is the regulator. it is fubard and bent. i dont see how it is possible working through the holes!

anyone want to come do it for me!

i will need a new regulator for sure

[Ed]

Once you get the window out the regulator comes out pretty easy. The four screws around the crank handle and it comes out. Try to straightening it out first. If it looks like that won't cut it let me know and I'll sell you the regulator out of my 72.

[Fun_in_my_z]

Advan280 TexasZ is sellig parts, I think he still has a regulator, give him a shout.

[260Zed]

Once you get the window out the regulator comes out pretty easy. The four screws around the crank handle and it comes out. Try to straightening it out first. If it looks like that won't cut it let me know and I'll sell you the regulator out of my 72.

Info which you probably know anyway, you can take the regulator out without removing the window. Undo the plate that hold the door release handle on it, then push it back into the door. Regulator will then fit out the hole. Once out you can always try and straighten the regulator arms, but if the rollers or hinge is stuffed (as mine were) you have no choice but to replace it.

There is a good write up in the archives about how to re-install the regulator, basically it's just a PITA. But do-able.

EDIT: Sorry Ed, I just re-read your post. Obviously I'm having an out of brain moment. Oh well..

Good Luck

Luke