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Shaffer4 · 10-04-2010, 12:26 AM

Just picked up a '78 K5 (pics to come) and the rear window doesn't roll up, but the lock cylinder is missing. I was wondering if the roller doesn't work without the cylinder, as I know some of the older SUV and Wagon rear rollers have the "free" position.

68Timber · 10-04-2010, 12:47 AM

yep...

motornut · 10-05-2010, 07:54 AM

yup had to wire up a burb window till i got the parts......

48cj2a · 10-05-2010, 09:29 AM

Is it power? My Manual crank CUCV still works up and down without the cyl.

I just pulled a regulator and lock from a pwr Blazer, When I unsrewed the cable from the motor I was able to raise and lower the regulator by hand turning the cable with my fingers (glass was removed). A cordless drill may work with the window still attached to at least get it back up if thats what your after until you get a lock.

Anyone know if the lock is recodeable to a different key?

68Timber · 10-05-2010, 11:46 AM

I had to replace the lock cylinder on my rear window, I had a local locksmith fix it to match the door locks.

Shaffer4 · 10-06-2010, 01:14 AM

Manual Crank. Previous owner used it as a "pickup" plywood/plexiglass divider and all. Haven't had a chance to look into it, as I've been busy getting it road worthy.

10-04-2010, 12:26 AM	#1
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Rear window crank/lock question. Just picked up a '78 K5 (pics to come) and the rear window doesn't roll up, but the lock cylinder is missing. I was wondering if the roller doesn't work without the cylinder, as I know some of the older SUV and Wagon rear rollers have the "free" position. Last edited by Shaffer4; 10-04-2010 at 12:26 AM.

10-04-2010, 12:47 AM	#2
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Rear window crank/lock question. yep... __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-05-2010, 07:54 AM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Rear window crank/lock question. yup had to wire up a burb window till i got the parts...... __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-05-2010, 09:29 AM	#4
48cj2a Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 599	Re: Rear window crank/lock question. Is it power? My Manual crank CUCV still works up and down without the cyl. I just pulled a regulator and lock from a pwr Blazer, When I unsrewed the cable from the motor I was able to raise and lower the regulator by hand turning the cable with my fingers (glass was removed). A cordless drill may work with the window still attached to at least get it back up if thats what your after until you get a lock. Anyone know if the lock is recodeable to a different key? __________________ 03 Suburban Z71 Z71 98 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4 Yukon 86 M1009 CUCV Project Milverado 48 Willys CJ2A 48CJ2A

10-05-2010, 11:46 AM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Rear window crank/lock question. I had to replace the lock cylinder on my rear window, I had a local locksmith fix it to match the door locks. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-06-2010, 01:14 AM	#6
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: Rear window crank/lock question. Manual Crank. Previous owner used it as a "pickup" plywood/plexiglass divider and all. Haven't had a chance to look into it, as I've been busy getting it road worthy.



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