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For Sale/Looking For => Parts for Sale/Wanted => Topic started by: ashleyroe on July 21, 2010, 01:05:02 pm

Title: window cranks?
Post by: ashleyroe on July 21, 2010, 01:05:02 pm
i've been looking for a year now for grey window cranks.

figured i'd give this place a shot.
i'm willing to pay ridiculous money...

http://wantitnow.ebay.com/volkswagen-vw-rabbit-grey-gray-window-cranks-1974-1984_W0QQadidZ220621173413 (http://wantitnow.ebay.com/volkswagen-vw-rabbit-grey-gray-window-cranks-1974-1984_W0QQadidZ220621173413)

thanks.
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: theman53 on July 21, 2010, 02:27:20 pm
Sorry I can't help you find those.
There is this that is bright chrome that could be burnished to a grey if that would interest you.
(http://www.autostyle.co.za/data/products/8d684e5fa9c0181bd639_large.jpg)
Found at this site in South Africa I believe. I am getting an order together soon with some others if you are interested. This is the page that came from.
http://www.autostyle.co.za/prodlist.php?cid=Golf (http://www.autostyle.co.za/prodlist.php?cid=Golf)Mk1&pg=1&showall=1
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: ashleyroe on July 22, 2010, 04:14:01 pm
i would really like the same ones i have now.

i've had a few leads but everyone comes back saying that their's are cracked when they find 'em.

i've JB welded this one (drivers side) together before and it works for a few hours and breaks... it's just the regulators are so bad, they need a good greasing but i'm terrified of breaking the door card if i try to take it off.

the other window crank (pass), the cover is cracked in a bunch of pieces and is holding on for dear life.

i have a black one on for now and i loath it with all of my being.

i'd rather not vinyl paint it if possible.
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: Baron VonZeppelin on July 22, 2010, 09:42:46 pm
You won't hurt the doorcard with the right trim/clip remover.
But you might end up with some clips that need replacing.

In the multi-piece trim/clip remover kit from Harbor Freight is a perfect Mk1 door panel/clip removal tool. It's what i use.

You still work at Harbor ?

Greasing those window regs makes a world of difference - even with ugly old black cranks. lol

Grease the regulator tracks - get a good (or new) pair of black cranks and shoot them with some grey primer once a month until you find the needles in a haystack.  ;)
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: rabbitman on July 23, 2010, 12:48:11 am
I've used a screwdriver to get my door cards off quite a few times without a problem.
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: ashleyroe on July 23, 2010, 01:00:03 pm
You won't hurt the doorcard with the right trim/clip remover.
But you might end up with some clips that need replacing.

In the multi-piece trim/clip remover kit from Harbor Freight is a perfect Mk1 door panel/clip removal tool. It's what i use.

You still work at Harbor ?

Greasing those window regs makes a world of difference - even with ugly old black cranks. lol

Grease the regulator tracks - get a good (or new) pair of black cranks and shoot them with some grey primer once a month until you find the needles in a haystack.  ;)

thanks<3
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: ashleyroe on July 27, 2010, 03:36:31 pm
bump
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: Dakotakid on July 30, 2010, 11:01:53 pm
Seriously, I had several of these out at the farm last fall (when I moved off). I don't know if they made the move or if the mice eventually used them for their cars  ::). Have patience....I may find them in one of the storage units in town here. I didn't think they had any value.......
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: ashleyroe on August 01, 2010, 05:51:14 am
Seriously, I had several of these out at the farm last fall (when I moved off). I don't know if they made the move or if the mice eventually used them for their cars  ::). Have patience....I may find them in one of the storage units in town here. I didn't think they had any value.......

ughhhhh, if you find them i will buy all of them!!!  :-*
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: Baron VonZeppelin on August 04, 2010, 09:53:51 am
http://www.duckyimports.com/servlet/StoreFront (http://www.duckyimports.com/servlet/StoreFront)

Okay, these aren't grey.
But they are new mk1 in black for $5 each.
(is that loathing i hear ?) lol

1 light coat of any color FUSION brand spray paint as a bonder (let it flash 5-10 mins.) - then follow with 1 or 2 coats of non-sanding grey primer. Or they may offer FUSION in grey.

It should relieve your eye pains until further developments present themselves. So easy - a cavewoman could do it.  :P
Title: Re: window cranks?
Post by: Baron VonZeppelin on August 04, 2010, 01:19:40 pm
Strait shot to the cranks
http://www.duckyimports.com/servlet/Detail?no=66 (http://www.duckyimports.com/servlet/Detail?no=66)

they have some spiffy upgrade cranks too,
and other rabbit paraphanilia