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.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so

@kelsiecordray1629

8 ай бұрын

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.🌲🌲🌲

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I feel like buying an old vehicle to make better use of your tips...;-)

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

This series was a great idea. Thanks, Dave.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great Video Dave! Like we always say, “No AC needed, we have our two 75” Both windows down and drive 75!

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

I like crank windows, high beam dimmer in the floor, mechanical gauges, manual locking hubs......guess I am just a luddite! Great video!!

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

Another good example of DIY in your own driveway. Take care and stay safe

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Good tip for that annoying molding line. Simple, nice job !! Cheers !!

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I love that you don't have a long drawn out intro to your videos! Of course the content is great too! Thanks Dave!

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

I hate long intros too

The way I remember it. You could just put the spring clip in place and pop it back on.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

that might be true....I didnt know that

@johndunbar2393

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct Mickey. That's why there's such a taper before the knurling on the window regulator.

@mikebonkowski5190

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to comment on the same thing. Love your videos Dave. Common sense that’s missing from the world today.

Thanks for all your great tips , on fixing the crank handles.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right on

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.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

"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. 😁

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks. I hate long winded videos too.

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..😁

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

AH, good idea

Cool video! Just replaced one in my 1987 F 250

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Still on the road my friend!

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right on

The Escort is still alive!

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

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

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

good luck with it!

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

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@cheapwheels9828

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@cheapwheels9828

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I used to have a house in North Republic decades ago

Hello Dave. Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

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.

@cheapwheels9828

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right on

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.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

good to know

Good stuff Dave,,, be well out there!

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Crankin' on down the road...

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right

My car has power Windows but I’m watchin this anyway lol

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

good deal quick fix UP AC fixed:) enjoy all your videos on both channels

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

thank you Dave!

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

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😢

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right

Nice job.🔥

@cheapwheels9828

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Just watched you fixing a door handle, but what about the widow regulator roller? Love your show and Bushradical. Crain

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

maybe someday

Back in the day i had a tool to remove the clips from the handles. I believe i still have it...................... 👍👍

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right on

I wish I had crank windows, I replaced the regulator assembly in my 2003 Chevy truck last weekend. what a pain in the butt.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

true

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

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

maybe someday

OK, I know you got a couple of Fords....time for another fix. LOL Shalom

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

Dave you should do a walk around video of all your vehicles and review

@cheapwheels9828

Жыл бұрын

maybe someday

@jacobhogan509

Жыл бұрын

@@cheapwheels9828 mostly the escort I love that car lol

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! 😆

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

LOL right on. Thanks Chad

How can you replace the inside door mechanism

We need more cranks and fewer computer chips. Thank you.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

true

Hey Dave , what would you reckon is the problem when the crank is jammed and wont turn at all ? Thanks 👍

👍.

..Good info, stay safe..

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

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

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks...I still drive her all the time

I really miss crank windows.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right on

The older cars are so much better I think I don’t like the electronic crap. Lol

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right on

🚗🚗🚗👍

I miss crank windows 😥

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right on

My passenger side window in my Chevy truck came out of the track. A job that will be challenging....Any tips?

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

No, I'd have to see it, but I dont know chevys

Getting harder to find ones with the vent windows

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

ALL my trucks have vent windows......but the newest one is a 96'

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.

@kimberlyevans7853

3 жыл бұрын

Oh by the way it's a 2000

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

I dont know , sorry

@kimberlyevans7853

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapwheels9828 thank you so very very much for the reply

A cheap set of vise grips will get you by until you get a new crank.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

right on

No audio. May 24 2023

Supereasy. All my vehicles have crank windows. Not a fan of electric door locks, windows etc.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

@shawnr771

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapwheels9828 would you do a video about door latch adjustments and replacement? Asking for a friend.

Everything in cars is going electric! Things are becoming very complicated and dependent

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

true

Hey I think I could do that and I'm old ha ha !

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

you could

What's a window crank? My windows only have buttons....... j/k I'm old enough to remember when no cars had electric windows.

@cheapwheels9828

3 жыл бұрын

LOL right on