1973 Window regulator

[MichaelK]

The passenger side window regulator is dead! I called Pelican Parts and I emailed customer service (No response) and I cannot find out what I need to do or what parts I need to buy to fix it.
I did a search but I got very confusing info.
I have the window jammed in the closed position.
Has anybody had and fixed this problem?

[Evans, Marv]

First, you need to take the door panel off to see what is wrong. You can probably get the window down by looking/feeling the mechanism. It could be the window is bound up in the window frame track. After you get the window down, it's a simple operation to take it out (You have to remove the scrapper & trim on the top of the door also) and either fix it or replace it. If it needs replacement, look for a good one in the "for sale" portion of this site.

[MichaelK]

I have had it out and had many attempts at repairing it. The rail that the glass fits in is bent and broken in a few places and is beyond repair. All the used ones that I found are not much better. The rail is very fragile and that is why it has been discontinued and not available. I heard that there is a substitute part that requires other parts to be modified but all the information that I got is incomplete. The sales person at Pelican said it cannot be fixed and no new parts are available!

[Lusso1]

Yes, move to the newer style, which is lighter and works better. Porsche has a TSB on it, and the dealer can give you a copy.

[MichaelK]

Sorry I don't know what a TSB is!

[GeorgeK]

Technical Service Bulletin.
The new style regulator is miles better than the original. A worthwile change. You need the regulator, the rail that is fixed to the door and the window support.

[E Sully]

The newer style window regulator needs to have a few new mounting points drilled. I updated my drivers side a few years back. The new regulator is a bit expensive. The local dealer was very good about making a copy of the bulletin for me so I could install it.