Need inside diagram of window crank and spring

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Kind of having a "911" sitaution here, i was halfway through with my xmas eve errands today and when rolling down my pass window i rolled it all the way down and hurn a clink, and the crank spun freely. I just got it home and took off the door panel and looked inside and the coiled spring was laying in the bottom of the door. Of course, this is xmas eve and i have other stuff to do, i was looking for the diagram of a member on here that was restoring a red car and he had the mechanism completely out of the door, which is basiclaly exaclty what i need. i at least need to get the window up for the night. if anyone has a "quick suggestion" or knows what resto pics of the red 02 I'm talking about, that would be great. I searched and found tons of advice for the windows, but nothing with a clear picture of what it needs to look like when i put it back. thanks in advance and happy holidays. i would just deal with this tomorrow or next week, but i can't park it inside.

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ok, i found a pic of what i need on another post, the big wheel with the teeth has broken from the rectangular panel that bolts to the door, so i guess I'll be going over to the "parts" forum now.... it looks like the metal literally just broke off at the center. there was also evidence of a previous repair where someone used a 1977 penny as a shim. needless to say that wasn't in the previous owner's notes... (haha)

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[Miked2002]

Hi, I'm not far from you in Palos Verdes.

I have a passenger crank that is in good condition. You can have it for $25.

Keep that window up anyway you can (wood blocks... whatever), enjoy your Christmas and I can meet up with you Monday morning.

Let me know.

Email me at mdecnpv@gmail.com or call: 310 - Four Eight 9 - 0 three 64

Merry Christmas,

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Thank you very much, i'll send you an email to coordinate. I was able to position the arm on the inside so that it is holding itself up right now.

[Guest Anonymous]

Cut a scrap piece of wood to fit between the bottom of the window rail and the bottom, inside of the door. It needs to be about 20" - measure the distance while someone holds the window fully up.

[eastsidebimmer]

Mine broke last summer and I blocked it with two wooden supports, got me thru two car shows--got the new regulator from dealer, just need to install it over winter slumber.

If you are unable to track down used, the new part is available from the usual places, less than $100 IIRC.

[Mike Self]

that broke, it's relatively easy to make a replacement in steel that will last much longer than the pot metal original--all you need is a grinder and a hacksaw...

I did a Roundel how-to column on this fix; drop me an e-mail if you'd like a copy.

cheers

mike

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UPDATE: I met up with Miked2002 yesterday morning and put in the crank before noon, it was much easier than i imagined, Thanks everyone!