manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

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manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

Reply #15 – April 09, 2007, 08:13:01 PM

does anybody know if manual regulators from a 4 eye bird will work in an '88? i picked some up from pick-a-part today.

manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

Reply #16 – April 09, 2007, 08:53:50 PM

Sure do

manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

Reply #17 – April 09, 2007, 09:32:53 PM

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Sure do

well, maybe you can tell me how. they look completely different.

8? t-bird on the left; 88 t-bird on the right

manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

Reply #18 – April 09, 2007, 10:46:10 PM

You need the glass that goes with the regulators for the 83-86. The tracks unbolt as well, and you need those too IIRC. It was about 6 years ago when I did this. :hick:

manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

Reply #19 – April 09, 2007, 10:58:15 PM

even if i had the tracks, the door frame is different. none of the holes match up to rivet the manual one in. the hole for the window crank is deeper, meaning it barely passes through the hole.

ill have to take some pics of the cars door i took it out of. unless someone here with a 4 eye bird/cougar can post some pics with the door panel off?? :D

manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

Reply #20 – April 10, 2007, 12:30:37 AM

I just drilled and riveted till it worked

Eventually I actually sawzalled 99% of the inner door out.

manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

Reply #21 – April 10, 2007, 01:43:27 PM

well, i was able to track down one pass side manual regulator, and im having it shipped. it should be here tomorrow. ill take pics of it when it gets here.

manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

Reply #22 – April 11, 2007, 09:54:19 PM

87/88 manual regulator on the left; 83?-86? on the right

they both use 3 holes to rivet themselves on to the door, but the spacing is wider on the 87/88 unit. also there is different variations on the pieces as well.

manual windows for 87-88 t-birds?

Reply #23 – April 11, 2007, 10:49:41 PM

There's an '80 something (84/85/86) T-Bird with manual windows at the boneyard.I may grab them for selling.I also have to go back and grab the manual seat tracks.I totally forgot about them whil I was there.I had thought about going with manual windows,but chickened out.