C1 - 61 Window Regulator

[Jim K.]

I'm in need of a solution to the famous "stripped teeth on the old window regulator trick". I understand they are not avalible from GM and a used one typically not much of a solution. I have seen replacement gears in some of the vendors catalogs, but the spring is wound around a stud that holds it all together. I've been told that some people will weld a bead of weld onto the worn tooth then file down to size. Any comments on the above? Success or failure stories? Thanks!!!

[John M.]

Re: C1 - 61 Window Regulator

Jim,
The replacement gear segment that is sold by most of the vendors is the best fix. The replacement part is only a 1/2 round segment and is easy to replace. You grind off the riveted studs that hold the old one on and put the new one on and put a little weld on top of the studs to hold it on.

Regards, John McGraw

[Jim K.]

Re: C1 - 61 Window Regulator

Thanks John! Welding a rivit sounds better than welding and grinding 20+ teeth. Do you know if that main stud is made special to fit exactly where it belongs, to insure the proper spring wind???
Thanks!!

[John M.]

Re: C1 - 61 Window Regulator

Jim,
The main stud does not even get messed with. The only part that gets changed is the gear segment. When you get the new segment, it will be real obvious how it goes together.

Regards, John McGraw

[Dennis A.]

Re: C1 - 61 Window Regulator

Jim.....

I replaced my 61' with new window regulators with no problem,except one post was completely woren out. I machined a new one which worked great. I now see were you can buy this post from paragon. Take care when rewinding the spring for the new teeth may be sharpe and can nick you.

[Jim K.]

Re: C1 - 61 Window Regulator

Thanks for the note. I just got a new (nos or repo?) one from Dr. Rebuild, works fine. I looked at gear transplant, and welding, but took the easy $$$ way out. I also replaced the roller on the window frame with a roller repair kit (remove the old inr insert the new roller and stud then peen it over). Looking forward to actually rolling down the window, instead of pushing on it!!!