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Window rollers

Postby project02 » Wed May 21, 2014 1:28 pm

I was exiting the driver's door yesterday and window fell off the tracks. I took off the door panel and discovered the plastic window rollers were in very poor shape. Of course that is not very surprising given the age of the car. My question is, are these rollers interchangeable with other GM cars of the era. Has anybody tried using rollers from other GM's?
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Re: Window rollers

Postby 1977 Cutly » Thu May 22, 2014 4:58 am

Could you post a pic?

I remember seeing that the rollers were similar to the ones the hardware store sells for glass showers doors. Can you compare it with one of those at the store?
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Re: Window rollers

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Thu May 22, 2014 6:33 am

Additionally, check the HELP section at the chain auto parts stores. I've seen various shaped window rollers for sale there. Usually manufactured by Dorman, an OEM manufacturer.

I just checked Rock Auto. They have them. Look under Universal Tools and Parts then click on Interior.

http://www.rockauto.com/
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Re: Window rollers

Postby 1977 Cutly » Thu May 22, 2014 7:23 am

Great suggestion Otto.
Those HELP items are some of the handiest parts in the parts store.
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Re: Window rollers

Postby project02 » Mon May 26, 2014 12:40 pm

I checked the Help section parts. They only to seem to have the rollers for later model Toronado's What I'm going to do is take out the glass and find the best match possible. I'll let everyone know what I discover.
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Re: Window rollers

Postby xgecko » Wed May 28, 2014 6:04 am

Rivieras are identical - I just used the regulators from a 60s Riv to replace the manual windows with power windows in my car.

OPGI and other outlets have many parts to choose from:

http://www.opgi.com/riviera/1969/window/window-hardware/

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Re: Window rollers

Postby project02 » Sat May 31, 2014 8:18 pm

Awesome thanks for the info.
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Re: Window rollers

Postby project02 » Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:34 am

I drilled out the damaged roller yesterday. It's amazing how such a small piece can have a big effect on the function of the window.
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Re: Window rollers

Postby project02 » Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:57 pm

I got my new window rollers in the mail today. Hopefully I will have them installed by the end of the weekend.
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Re: Window rollers

Postby 1977 Cutly » Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:44 am

project02 wrote:I got my new window rollers in the mail today. Hopefully I will have them installed by the end of the weekend.

did you get them in? pics?
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