manual tailgate window?
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Topic: manual tailgate window?
Posted By: Guests
Subject: manual tailgate window?
Date Posted: 14-June-2012 at 6:46PM
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ok I got the 72 Gran Torino Wagon and it's a bone down low option model and it has the Manual rear tailgate window where it has the crank on the outside of the tailgate how does it function? the glass is busted out but I can't figure out how to make the handle flip open so it turns into a crank not sure if something is stuck as i figure it has to lock so no one can walk up and just crank the window down but the tailgate is unlocked and I can open it in the sideway position, haven't tried to flip it down in the tailgate position but wanted to see how the window crank worked and couldn't get it to do anything   any help would be apreciated
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Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 15-June-2012 at 2:11AM
Pull the cover off and then it functions as the handle. There should be a little cut-out IIRC.
 ------------- Griffin 1973 Gran Torino station wagon 1972 Gran Torino 4 Door 1976 Gran Torino station wagon 1971 Maverick 2 Door |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 15-June-2012 at 3:57AM
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that's just it it won't flip open,thought I mentioned that. can't figure it out why it won't budge. I know how they work once it flips open but it seems to be stuck don't want to break it as the car is probably not wired for an electric window even thought the gate i get will most likely be power I will cut the hole for the manual crank and use the regulator from this tailgate in the replacement gate,just need to get it all working
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Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 15-June-2012 at 12:51PM
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Grab ahold and yank on it after dousing it with PB or like spray. There is probably rust or gunk holding it, but no lock until the inside is exposed. It is just stuck. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 15-June-2012 at 2:47PM
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don't the window's lock somehow so somebody can't jut come along and crank your window down and steal your stuff? ah i'll have to get the PB Blaster out and spray it good then take my mini pry bar and pry it open so it turns into the crank handle. busy with other projects didn't have time to fool with the wagon today
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Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 15-June-2012 at 2:55PM
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I think the gate itself locks, but not the window. ------------- Griffin 1973 Gran Torino station wagon 1972 Gran Torino 4 Door 1976 Gran Torino station wagon 1971 Maverick 2 Door |
Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 15-June-2012 at 3:13PM
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Sorry Jeff, apparently back in the 70's security was NOT that big of a priority. GTW and Unloved are right, you may just have a handle that is stuck... grime, rust, combo of both. I just bought a manual handle to install on my wagon just for show since my Dad's wagon had a manual handle. This wagon now has a power window, which works great! Both the key switch and dash switch. If you can do me a favor and take a couple of photos of the tailgate itself if u take the handle off for any reason. I have the handle, but I wont install it until I know where to cut the holes to install it. Again it will just be a dummy handle.  Just trying to make it look like my Dad's the best I can. Thanks!
------------- Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 15-June-2012 at 3:13PM
| well that aint no good as people can steal you sh*t and if so i'm changing over to power window with the replacement tailgate |
Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 15-June-2012 at 3:41PM
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I'm considering doing what gpd294 is doing, or I may make some sort of a removable pullout cover. ------------- Griffin 1973 Gran Torino station wagon 1972 Gran Torino 4 Door 1976 Gran Torino station wagon 1971 Maverick 2 Door |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 16-June-2012 at 2:27AM
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Carlo's I can make you a template and send it in the mail if you like cause there is no glass so removing the crank ad tracing the hole plus making the template so you get exact placement would be really easy then just roll it up and stick it in a shipping tube. PM me your full name and address and i'll make one up soon as I get the handle unstuck I can remove it and make a template.i'm going to douche it with PB today and let it soak and try later to get it unstuck
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Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 16-June-2012 at 5:26AM
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PM sent ------------- Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 16-June-2012 at 6:20AM
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got your PM as soon as I can get the template made i'll ship it out to you. see i'm not a jerk even though we had a run in,it was just a temporary flare of emotions and don't hold grudge's.I'm actually a good guy to know,as i'm willing to help anyone with their projects.It's in the past and this is a happier place when everyone gets along with each other. We all have our moments of being somewhat of a jerk and i'm not above that and always apologize if I offend someone as it is never my intentions to do so. Now I might have to find a wagon like yours but paint it to match the 72 wagon and call it "GuldenRod Too" don't know if they make mag wheels for little red wagon's but it would be kewl to find ones like torq thrust wheels
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Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 16-June-2012 at 6:32AM
All water underneath the bridge as far as I'm concerned... ------------- Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 16-June-2012 at 3:48PM
 oh I did a Homerhelps if you try to flip open the right end umm,it popped right open when I pulled on the end with the ball
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Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 11-July-2012 at 1:56PM
I got a sneakin' suspicion that I won't be getting any templates anytime soon.  Anyone else that has a manual tailgate willing to help if they take theirs apart?  ------------- Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana |
gpd294 wrote:Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 11-July-2012 at 2:39PM
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I think I'm the only one with a manual gate now, but I don't know what kind bmf has. I am going to have to take the inside cover off and lubricate it. I'll see if I can take some pics.
------------- Griffin 1973 Gran Torino station wagon 1972 Gran Torino 4 Door 1976 Gran Torino station wagon 1971 Maverick 2 Door |
Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 11-July-2012 at 2:45PM
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Ok thanks GTW! ------------- Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana |