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Hot Rods Window regulator install

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by i.rant, Apr 11, 2025.

  1. i.rant
    Joined: Nov 23, 2009
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    1. 1940 Ford

    Need to replace a window regulator on my coupe, any suggestions or tips from any 40 owners would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. 5window
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    Assuming you have a 1940 Ford coupe-but you don't say...
     
  3. flynbrian48
    Joined: Mar 10, 2008
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    They are simply bolted to the inner door panel with machine screws. Take the door panel off, remove the glass, unbolt the regulator, replace.
     
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  4. 19Fordy
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  5. Zax
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    I just removed mine last weekend on my Tudor to replace the glass. Don't know if it's different than a coupe. But all I had to do was remove the upper bezel and vent window. Remove the handles (hardest part of the job). Remove the door panel. Remove about 6 screws that secure the regulator and left channel and then lower the whole thing out the bottom.
     
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  6. olscrounger
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    Please note--some repo regulators do not have the stop cam on them and the window will drop right out when rolled all the way down.
     
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  7. i.rant
    Joined: Nov 23, 2009
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    Thanks everyone or responding, I wasn’t sure if I should tape the window “up” while switching out the regulator or not.
     
  8. garyf
    Joined: Aug 11, 2006
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    To prevent ever to replace again .I have always used disk brake wheel bearing grease on the gear,track and rollers and any moving parts. It doesn't cake or harden up when old or cold.
     
    Last edited: Apr 12, 2025

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