I love that you are doing this. Back when I was growing up, this was all still pretty common sense stuff and we worked on our own vehicles, because we couldn't afford to pay someone else. Hopefully the younger generations will get back to this mentality of having a broad knowledge base, about multiple trades. Thanks Dave.
I kept my trusty old GM window & door handle tool around over the years, a real godsend to pop the clip off the handle to remove it! The handles with a screw that holds it on are the simple ones. Good video!
Had an old AMC Concord in College with crank handles, miss the "Peanut" sometimes. Never seemed to notice the helicopter noise from the windows in her, maybe it was the crank handles - lol. Thanks Dave enjoyed the Video.
I love that you get straight to the point on your videos/tutorials. I don't have to listen to 20 minutes of unnecessary chatter to do the task like I do on other channels. 😉🤗 I subscribe to your other channel too. I'm amazed as to how much knowledge you have in just about everything. 😁
Nice video! I sometimes miss the simple times. I haven't had crank windows since my '68 FJ40. I did have "real" fun a few years back removing and repairing the regulator on my ancient Mercedes diesel. Those picks you used looked pretty familiar, betcha got em at Harbor Freight..😁
Great video Dave, followers will now be able to get back on 'The long and "winding" road' . I have lost count of the times I have popped of a window winder from a drivers door just to re-set it at the 8 o'clock position. That way I always know where it will be when I need to open it without taking my eyes off the road. David in the U.K.
Awesome info. Now show everyone how to replace the interior door release handles on the second vehicle you showed. My daughter has those in her Prizm and I have to keep a few extra handles for each side in stock because the stupid things break all the freaking time. There's not a bit of metal in them, they're entirely made out of plastic, and they get put under quite a bit of pressure to pull the steel cable they're attached to that releases the steel door latch it's attached to that opens your door. Pro tip; buy two to one of the drivers side handles and you'll just about come out even in the long run.
really enjoying the series Dave, and thank you for exposing how over engineered today's vehicles are and how manufacturers are trying to prevent us from working on our own stuff. take care
Okay, I'll say it... I'm a Dave fanboy! Also, I got my ole PT Cruiser that had just been sitting around on the road again. You got me thinking I should have that go to decent vehicle that has no payments, you're familiar with for fixing, and it lets me know I always have a way around if my truck messes up on me. Oh, the gas mileage is great so, I'm going to be using it for sure to drive to work now. It didn't need much, but I knew how to fix it. Fixed the radiator, power steering, and put some new breaks on. It's pretty faded out on the paint so I'm thinking about referring to your car painting video to just give it a decent all over color. Thank you sir.
I have a 2016 with the ol hand crank windows, this is a video im sure ill be coming back to some day down the road. I definitely prefer hand crank over power. Every vehicle I've had with power windows ended up losing it on the driver side and thats been an insane inconvenience!
1. There is a tool for pushing that spring-clip out that used to be easily available at parts stores. 2. You can install the spring-clip on the handle before pressing in onto the splined shaft.
Hi Dave, those spring clip captured handles can be placed back on the splined shaft with the spring clip already placed on the handle. If you look at the end of the splined shaft it has a conical end to it, which will facilitate pushing the handle back on with the clip already installed.
One of the things that i like to do is install the handle pointing down after setting the window in the "ventilation" position, so that the knob isn't rubbing my knee while I'm driving. and the fully closed position is usually (but not always) one full crank from that, so still giving knee freedom. Just my two pennies.
😃🤗👌 Way cheaper than needing to buy an electric winder that goes wrong as well... which, most of us, like myself and likely my husband, wouldn't have a clue on how to change😢
My van home has electric window motors that still work ok ... but it's got plenty of other junk to keep me "cranky"! (lol) Kihelekayo, Bro! See you down the road ... God Bless :)
Hi Dave. This friend that works at the park (he does graveyard shift/security) just bought a escort station wagon. It seems quite vintage, and has a tap tap thing going on with the engine! Anyways, I told him about your channel.... That 2019 trip with the deer incident is a great documentary. What year was your Escort? Great videos - Bless
Dave, could make a part 2 for if the mechanism that pushes up the window breaks? I had to do a replacement one time for electric windows on a telstar 88 and it was not easy lol
I have a chevy s10 4x4 and the passenger leaver to lean the seat back has tip broke off and there was a 4" vice grip on it before and now what little is left of rod is rounded off. Besides going to junkyard and getting a different seat. What would you do to fix it. I'm pretty sure the metal isn't strong enough to take a reg weld even if the fabric wasn't in the way. So how would you solve this problem. If anyone can solve or " Macgyver " it, it'll be you.
I feel like buying an old vehicle to make better use of your tips...;-)
LOL
I love that you are doing this. Back when I was growing up, this was all still pretty common sense stuff and we worked on our own vehicles, because we couldn't afford to pay someone else. Hopefully the younger generations will get back to this mentality of having a broad knowledge base, about multiple trades. Thanks Dave.
I hope so
I just showed this to my kids and now they are asking me to get a car with "cool crank-windows" like this!! 😄
I've never had a crank window fail me, but I've had my share of power window failures. Thanks Dave.🌲🌲🌲
Thanks
The way I remember it. You could just put the spring clip in place and pop it back on.
that might be true....I didnt know that
You are correct Mickey. That's why there's such a taper before the knurling on the window regulator.
I was going to comment on the same thing. Love your videos Dave. Common sense that’s missing from the world today.
This series was a great idea. Thanks, Dave.
Glad you liked it!
Another good example of DIY in your own driveway.
Take care and stay safe
Thanks, you too!
Good tip for that annoying molding line. Simple, nice job !!
Cheers !!
Thanks 👍
I kept my trusty old GM window & door handle tool around over the years, a real godsend to pop the clip off the handle to remove it!
The handles with a screw that holds it on are the simple ones. Good video!
right on
I grew up with crank windows, and have them now on my newer Jeep. I prefer having one less thing to go wrong. Thanks Dave.
Me too
I love that you don't have a long drawn out intro to your videos! Of course the content is great too! Thanks Dave!
I hate long intros too
Great Video Dave! Like we always say, “No AC needed, we have our two 75” Both windows down and drive 75!
Right on
I like crank windows, high beam dimmer in the floor, mechanical gauges, manual locking hubs......guess I am just a luddite! Great video!!
Me too
Had an old AMC Concord in College with crank handles, miss the "Peanut" sometimes. Never seemed to notice the helicopter noise from the windows in her, maybe it was the crank handles - lol. Thanks Dave enjoyed the Video.
"I " had an AMC concord in high school
I love that you get straight to the point on your videos/tutorials. I don't have to listen to 20 minutes of unnecessary chatter to do the task like I do on other channels. 😉🤗
I subscribe to your other channel too. I'm amazed as to how much knowledge you have in just about everything. 😁
LOL thanks. I hate long winded videos too.
Cool video! Just replaced one in my 1987 F 250
Nice!
Nice video! I sometimes miss the simple times. I haven't had crank windows since my '68 FJ40.
I did have "real" fun a few years back removing and repairing the regulator on my ancient Mercedes diesel.
Those picks you used looked pretty familiar, betcha got em at Harbor Freight..😁
I sure did!
Great video Dave, followers will now be able to get back on 'The long and "winding" road' . I have lost count of the times I have popped of a window winder from a drivers door just to re-set it at the 8 o'clock position. That way I always know where it will be when I need to open it without taking my eyes off the road.
David in the U.K.
AH, good idea
Thanks for all your great tips , on fixing the crank handles.
Thanks
Still on the road my friend!
right on
The Escort is still alive!
true
Awesome info. Now show everyone how to replace the interior door release handles on the second vehicle you showed. My daughter has those in her Prizm and I have to keep a few extra handles for each side in stock because the stupid things break all the freaking time. There's not a bit of metal in them, they're entirely made out of plastic, and they get put under quite a bit of pressure to pull the steel cable they're attached to that releases the steel door latch it's attached to that opens your door. Pro tip; buy two to one of the drivers side handles and you'll just about come out even in the long run.
Must be the model of car ..these are all plastic too, but Ive yet to break one....even at -60 in Delta Junction Alaska
Well done again Dave
Thanks
really enjoying the series Dave, and thank you for exposing how over engineered today's vehicles are and how manufacturers are trying to prevent us from working on our own stuff. take care
Thanks
Okay, I'll say it... I'm a Dave fanboy! Also, I got my ole PT Cruiser that had just been sitting around on the road again. You got me thinking I should have that go to decent vehicle that has no payments, you're familiar with for fixing, and it lets me know I always have a way around if my truck messes up on me. Oh, the gas mileage is great so, I'm going to be using it for sure to drive to work now. It didn't need much, but I knew how to fix it. Fixed the radiator, power steering, and put some new breaks on. It's pretty faded out on the paint so I'm thinking about referring to your car painting video to just give it a decent all over color. Thank you sir.
good luck with it!
Hello Dave. Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thanks
I have a 2016 with the ol hand crank windows, this is a video im sure ill be coming back to some day down the road. I definitely prefer hand crank over power. Every vehicle I've had with power windows ended up losing it on the driver side and thats been an insane inconvenience!
Amen to that
Just found your main channel, so cool to watch someone from my area make the content you put out. Come to Marquette!
Thanks! I used to have a house in North Republic decades ago
1. There is a tool for pushing that spring-clip out that used to be easily available at parts stores.
2. You can install the spring-clip on the handle before pressing in onto the splined shaft.
thanks
Hi Dave, those spring clip captured handles can be placed back on the splined shaft with the spring clip already placed on the handle. If you look at the end of the splined shaft it has a conical end to it, which will facilitate pushing the handle back on with the clip already installed.
good to know
My car has power Windows but I’m watchin this anyway lol
Thanks
One of the things that i like to do is install the handle pointing down after setting the window in the "ventilation" position, so that the knob isn't rubbing my knee while I'm driving. and the fully closed position is usually (but not always) one full crank from that, so still giving knee freedom. Just my two pennies.
right on
thank you Dave!
Thanks
Good stuff Dave,,, be well out there!
Thanks
Crankin' on down the road...
right
good deal quick fix UP AC fixed:) enjoy all your videos on both channels
Thanks
😃🤗👌 Way cheaper than needing to buy an electric winder that goes wrong as well... which, most of us, like myself and likely my husband, wouldn't have a clue on how to change😢
right
Nice job.🔥
Thanks
My van home has electric window motors that still work ok ... but it's got plenty of other junk to keep me "cranky"! (lol) Kihelekayo, Bro! See you down the road ... God Bless :)
Thanks
Just watched you fixing a door handle, but what about the widow regulator roller? Love your show and Bushradical. Crain
maybe someday
Back in the day i had a tool to remove the clips from the handles. I believe i still have it...................... 👍👍
right
on
OK, I know you got a couple of Fords....time for another fix. LOL Shalom
LOL
Hi Dave. This friend that works at the park (he does graveyard shift/security) just bought a escort station wagon. It seems quite vintage, and has a tap tap thing going on with the engine! Anyways, I told him about your channel.... That 2019 trip with the deer incident is a great documentary. What year was your Escort? Great videos - Bless
Thanks...I still drive her all the time
I wish I had crank windows, I replaced the regulator assembly in my 2003 Chevy truck last weekend. what a pain in the butt.
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Dave, could make a part 2 for if the mechanism that pushes up the window breaks? I had to do a replacement one time for electric windows on a telstar 88 and it was not easy lol
maybe someday
The older cars are so much better I think I don’t like the electronic crap. Lol
right on
Hey Dave , what would you reckon is the problem when the crank is jammed and wont turn at all ? Thanks 👍
We need more cranks and fewer computer chips. Thank you.
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..Good info, stay safe..
Thanks, you too!
You can put that clip on first. Then pop it on. Ima body guy. Stick with me Dave and you’ll be able to keep your junk on the road! 😆
LOL right on. Thanks Chad
Dave you should do a walk around video of all your vehicles and review
maybe someday
@@cheapwheels9828 mostly the escort I love that car lol
👍.
I really miss crank windows.
right on
How can you replace the inside door mechanism
🚗🚗🚗👍
I miss crank windows 😥
right on
My passenger side window in my Chevy truck came out of the track. A job that will be challenging....Any tips?
No, I'd have to see it, but I dont know chevys
Getting harder to find ones with the vent windows
ALL my trucks have vent windows......but the newest one is a 96'
A cheap set of vise grips will get you by until you get a new crank.
right on
I have a chevy s10 4x4 and the passenger leaver to lean the seat back has tip broke off and there was a 4" vice grip on it before and now what little is left of rod is rounded off. Besides going to junkyard and getting a different seat. What would you do to fix it. I'm pretty sure the metal isn't strong enough to take a reg weld even if the fabric wasn't in the way. So how would you solve this problem. If anyone can solve or
" Macgyver " it, it'll be you.
Oh by the way it's a 2000
I dont know , sorry
@@cheapwheels9828 thank you so very very much for the reply
Supereasy.
All my vehicles have crank windows.
Not a fan of electric door locks, windows etc.
Right on
@@cheapwheels9828 would you do a video about door latch adjustments and replacement?
Asking for a friend.
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May 24 2023
Everything in cars is going electric! Things are becoming very complicated and dependent
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What's a window crank? My windows only have buttons.......
j/k I'm old enough to remember when no cars had electric windows.
LOL right on
Hey I think I could do that and I'm old ha ha !
you could