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jweb · 03-28-2015, 12:11 AM

Who makes the best window regulators?

I just installed new window regulators and they broke within about 5 minutes(both sides).Very frustrating after the time it took and the $110 I paid for them.

I bought new regulators,felts and glass from Classicparts.com and after installing and rolling up and down a few times the gears inside shattered into pieces.

Are these all made by one company or are there better ones out there?

ptc · 03-30-2015, 01:00 PM

Is Classic Parts going to refund your money for these 'junk parts'????

Just wondering as it seems they have the best prices on parts and I'd like to know how their customer service is handling your issue?

mr48chev · 03-30-2015, 02:06 PM

You would probably be better off hunting down a good pair of original regulators. The only problem I ever had with them was that the handles stripped out if the felt got bad in the channels and the glass hung up.

jweb · 03-30-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ptc

Is Classic Parts going to refund your money for these 'junk parts'????

Just wondering as it seems they have the best prices on parts and I'd like to know how their customer service is handling your issue?

Actually it was Classic Industries, I'm sorry I got that wrong the first time.It has been almost a year since I ordered them. I sent them an email last week but haven't heard back, I'm guessing due to how long ago I ordered, I am just stuck with the broken parts.

Also the problem I had with my original regulators was all of the plastic bushings were missing from the rollers and 1 was stripped at the handle.

I bought a new one from Dan's Classic while I was in Portland this weekend, he said if I have the same problem he will take it back and get me another one from a different supplier if needed. Since he has 2 suppliers he can get them from.

Hopefully it wont take me a year to get to it this time.

Donaldo · 03-30-2015, 07:03 PM

so what are a pair of good usable AD window regulators worth ?

jweb · 03-30-2015, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Donaldo

so what are a pair of good usable AD window regulators worth ?

I have seen them for $25-$35 each locally. I might go to the Portland swap meet in a few weeks if the one I got from Dan's Classics doesn't work out.

solidaxel · 04-01-2015, 12:17 PM

Have you considered power windows

jweb · 04-01-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Have you considered power windows

No, I was just trying to keep it simple and do a quick replacement. So much for that idea.

I will try and get the new one in soon and update this post with the results. I also have the manufacturers name if the part works well.

jweb · 04-06-2015, 06:22 PM

Small update, I got a call from Classic Industries last week and they offered to replace the parts but wanted to check the new parts before sending.

Since there was no way for them to check the end that broke and they still get these from the same manufacturer they gave me a refund.

It was nice to get a phone call and great customer service, when I wasn't really expecting anything.

I will be installing some new regulators next week, hopefully they don't break.

03-28-2015, 12:11 AM	#1
jweb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,181	Best window regulators Who makes the best window regulators? I just installed new window regulators and they broke within about 5 minutes(both sides).Very frustrating after the time it took and the $110 I paid for them. I bought new regulators,felts and glass from Classicparts.com and after installing and rolling up and down a few times the gears inside shattered into pieces. Are these all made by one company or are there better ones out there?

03-30-2015, 01:00 PM	#2
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: Best window regulators Is Classic Parts going to refund your money for these 'junk parts'???? Just wondering as it seems they have the best prices on parts and I'd like to know how their customer service is handling your issue? __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

03-30-2015, 02:06 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,284	Re: Best window regulators You would probably be better off hunting down a good pair of original regulators. The only problem I ever had with them was that the handles stripped out if the felt got bad in the channels and the glass hung up. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-30-2015, 07:03 PM	#5
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Re: Best window regulators so what are a pair of good usable AD window regulators worth ? __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up

04-01-2015, 12:17 PM	#7
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Best window regulators Have you considered power windows __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

04-06-2015, 06:22 PM	#9
jweb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,181	Re: Best window regulators Small update, I got a call from Classic Industries last week and they offered to replace the parts but wanted to check the new parts before sending. Since there was no way for them to check the end that broke and they still get these from the same manufacturer they gave me a refund. It was nice to get a phone call and great customer service, when I wasn't really expecting anything. I will be installing some new regulators next week, hopefully they don't break.



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