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Old Feb 9, 2022 | 09:38 AM
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3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

Seeing if there's any interest in the below - replacement window sash channel/regulator rollers, that pop onto the stock OEM studs, and swivel, and all that good stuff. Made from ABS plastic, can't speak to longevity but they do fit and function. If there's anyone actually in need, I'll throw a post up in the classified-land (I'd be @ $0.75/each, plus shipping), otherwise I may just throw the .stl on Thingiverse.

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Old Feb 9, 2022 | 02:51 PM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

Ill take some. How many are needed on each door?
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Old Feb 9, 2022 | 04:16 PM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers


@topduarte Looks like 4-per-door, by my count. Three on the regulator assembly, one on the sash channel that attaches to the window. Regulator pictured is out of an '89 Firebird, Sash Channel was an '88. Appear to be identical, but one black plastic, the other the off-white. 3D Printed piece fit on both (in photo on the regulator).
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Old Feb 9, 2022 | 05:27 PM
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following!!
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 01:30 PM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

Did you decide to make these?
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Old Jan 18, 2023 | 05:42 PM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

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Did you decide to make these?

im guessing he did not
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Old Jan 30, 2023 | 01:24 PM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

Apologies for the delay - never saw the notification about a message in here. I did end up making these. In my tests, they fit and functioned - when released into the wild and sold, however, they were not well received. Had a complaint about them breaking, and one that they didn't fit, so I opted to just take them down completely. If you want to try them out, I've got a decent amount sitting around, would be happy to send them to you on my dollar, all I ask is that you let me know if/where there are any issues with them. Send me a PM.
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Old Jan 30, 2023 | 04:43 PM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

No worries. I ended up just buying a new 4th gen regulator. Thanks!
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Old Aug 8, 2024 | 04:08 PM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

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No worries. I ended up just buying a new 4th gen regulator. Thanks!
A 4th gen regulator works in our doors?
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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 05:20 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 09:59 AM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

I'd def like to know if that's the case and if there's any modifications that need done to make it work.
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 07:11 AM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

Anyone done this and know what needs modified to make it work?
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 10:48 AM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

Just listening in.
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 03:21 PM
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Re: 3D Printed Window Regulator Rollers

Originally Posted by mikeceli
Just listening in.
I should probably just start a new thread/ new title. This one was over a year old when I bumped it a couple weeks ago. Was hoping for some action when I saw someone reply they used the 4th gen regulator.
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