'84 vet driver window regulator / ribbon cable

[muskiemike]

Hey folks,

Have a an '84 corvette, 35K miles, and my driver side elec window stopped working today. I can hear the motor work, but the window is stuck half open / closed.

Not sure, but sounds like a the 'ribbon cable' broke like so MANY of these cars.

Trying to figure out what my options are, replace the $20 ribbon cable plus the labor or replace the window regulator with a newer model and avoid future ribbon cables breaks.

All thoughts and suggestions are welcomed.

On my '84 vet with the windows down, and when I closed the door(s), the window rattles inside the door, like it's going to break - if I install a newer window regulator, will that window rattle sound go away with a new style window regulator?

Are the newer style window regulator bullet proof, are they drop-in without any new wiring or drilling new holes?

In advance, "many thanks?

 

[Hot Rod Roy]

Your other requests for answers to this question were ignored because you "hijacked" the threads already in process that were NOT related to your question. That won't earn you any friends! You need to start a new post for a new question.

I replaced the window mechanisms in my '84, after trying all the tricks to save my ribbon style actuators. I found my later model "scissor" style on eBay, and the difference is wonderful! Not too tricky, if you have decent mechanical skills.

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