window regulator for a 1969
 

My son's 69 C10 window regulators are pretty shot. The drivers side is obviously worse off, but I a looking to gt both. I looked at GMCPaul and Brothers, they are both the same price, so I am wondering if either is better than the other. I have dealt with Brothers many times, and they have always been good, but GMCPaul is a member/sponsor here if I remember correctly. Also, how difficult are they to put in?

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks RR

Re: window regulator for a 1969
 

Personally if those are the choices...gmc Paul. They care more about us. Also, if u have a question, they have the people to answer it better. As for the regulator, they aren’t bad after u have taken 1 out a time or 2. Roll the window down about 1/2 way. U should b able to c the channel on the bottom of the glass at this point. There is a brace at the back, running at an angle for the back of the glass. There are 2 screws holding it . U will need to help him at this point. It’s easier if u have a third hand. (Lol) if he’s gonna go it alone, have him use duct tape to hold the window at the 1/2 way mark then take the brace off. Take a minute, with a light and look at the window channel. U will find that there is a place along the channel that is cut out. If u can’t see it, use your finger to feel for it. That is where the rollers on the regulator go on. By removing the brace, u will b able to slide the window back and tilt it up to get the rollers off the channel. The front roller is the hardest cause it’s up n the door and u just can’t see it as well like the back roller. The regulator it’s self is just held on by a couple of screws at the handle. U can use a small screwdriver to get the clip off of the handle (They are called the “Jesus clip”. Let 1 fly off and u will know why the name fits) when u go to put the new 1 on, put the front roller n and slide it up this way u have the hardest 1 on without having to feel for the cut out. U can also mark the spots with blue masking tape or put a mark on the channel to help u know how far u are away from the cut out. I found this to b an easier way when I changed mine out. The brace I just left far to the bottom of the door. It’s outa the way and it’s not a big deal to get back n place once u get the new regulator back on. The felt just sits n the brace and u can push it back n place with your hand and a small screw driver if needed. I just used my thumb and it went right back n without a fuss. I’m sure there are a few you tube videos on this and it may help u understand it better before u start. For me the first 1 was the hardest. I took my time to see how it all worked. On the other side it went quick because I had the trial and error behind me .

Re: window regulator for a 1969
 

I got a very nice one from H&H Classic Parts, a family run business. Those guys do not sell second rate products. In fact, I think it was regulators they didn't carry for a while until they started getting good ones from Taiwan.

https://hhclassic.com/

Re: window regulator for a 1969
 

I bought mine from Classic Industries.. At the same time, I bought all the window channel pieces, along with vent window hardware and weather seals for both doors. I buy a lot of their stuff because the quality and customer service is very good..

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...s/3887982.html

How to videos are all over you tube.... Here's a few:

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...72+chevy+truck

Re: window regulator for a 1969
 

Now that I'm getting my 69 back, I'll have to check out GMC Paul. Have always heard good things about them.

Re: window regulator for a 1969
 

I am not a big fan of Brothers.
However they are not the worst out there.
An order with GMC Paul's would support the little guy.

I wrote/emailed Classic about an order and received the answer the day before my parts arrived. At least they answered.
Rick

Re: window regulator for a 1969
 

I've had good luck with Classic Parts and Brothers, but their website parts descriptions are nowhere near as detailed as GMC Paul's. In fact, some are vague at best.

I get the impression from GMC Paul's website that they actually work on trucks using their parts.

Re: window regulator for a 1969
 

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/6072.html I get my stuff through this place , have had great luck with their parts