Door window removal or lube???
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Door window removal or lube???
Has anyone ever taken the window assembly out of the door? I stored my truck a couple of years ago and today I got it running but the windows barely move! They've been hard to roll up and down in the 20 years I've had it but never like this. Any tips on making them roll easier or removing them so I can oil them good would be greatly appreciated!
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Have you tried spraying the window tracks with silicone? Also, take off the door panels, spray the portions of the tracks hidden in the doors and grease the roller mechanisms and gears with white grease. Make sure you get the roller that slides along the bottom of the window.
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Remove the inside door handle, the window crank and the arm rest. Then, remove all of the screws from the door panel. When you remove the panel, you will have access to the inside of the door. There may or may not be a sheet of plastic or oiled paper between the panel and the door.
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I've had dodge cars all my life and that's what I'm used to. Yesterday I did remove the inner handle, armrest and crank. This is a 1970 vintage truck and the panel is held on by what I'll call a "push pin". Pops into a hold and expands when pushed all the way through. They're hard to get out and I thought I might damage the panel pulling on it, so I put it back on. I did get it off far enough to see that there is no opening hidden beneath it.
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Oh, I thought they used screws up through 72 and started the pushpins in 1973. Get a putty knife. Wedge it under the panel next to each pin and pry the pins out. Usually you can get the pins out without breaking their mounting points in the panel. You need to get that panel off to access the interior of the door. There are indeed access holes under that panel.
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I want to thank you for your help! Your persistence persuaded me to give it another try and I’m done now.
I have a soft panel that surrounds the arm wrest, window lever etc… and covers most of the inner door. When it was removed there is only sheet metal underneath, no access. Surrounding the soft panel (a couple of inches outward) is a molding that snapped into place with the push pins too. Once it was removed, screws holding the metal door panel were exposed and the rest as they say is history!
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Thanks again!
I have a soft panel that surrounds the arm wrest, window lever etc… and covers most of the inner door. When it was removed there is only sheet metal underneath, no access. Surrounding the soft panel (a couple of inches outward) is a molding that snapped into place with the push pins too. Once it was removed, screws holding the metal door panel were exposed and the rest as they say is history!
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Thanks again!
Last edited by 70camper428; Jan 5, 2007 at 04:08 PM.
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Wow! You must have a fancy model. My 1967 just had stamped metal panels covering the door access openings. If you can find a light grease in a spray can with a nozzle, you might be able to squirt some of that in the regulator assemblies too. I have used WD40. It works great in the regulators but it doesn't last long. I have some polypropylene grease in a spray can and it works for a long time if I squirt it into the regulator around the crankshaft.
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I just got done restoreing both of my doors. If you take off panel follow vent window bar down and you will see a locking nut with a 1/8 allen screw. Unlock nut and turn allen in or out to adjust window to rise up and down smoothly. I had a heck of a time putting in new regulators,seals and glass. The vent window has 3 screws on door above top hinge and 1 below latch for vent window.When i put the new parts in i sprayed Triflow on the mechanisms. It has telfon added to it.They both operate smooth and close tight.
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I will try and post pictures in the next couple of days or so.I'm a better mechanic then a computor wiz.But i do still have a spare naked door. I'm restoreing a 72 Sport Custom SWB. It is a real challenge being a first timer. The greatest part is you have the option of installing parts from different years of truck. I've got rid of the cradboard panels and got the metal panel.I got alot of chrome. The only chrome not added is the strip down the side.Anyway i will try and get you some pics. Also i found that when a body shop quotes you 6 to 8 hrs labor for a door completely done there're right.
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I will try and post pictures in the next couple of days or so.I'm a better mechanic then a computor wiz.
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