32 vs 33 Sedan Window Regulators

[John R]

The original 32 and 33 window regulators look very similar in the 28-38 “Hardware & Trimming Supplies” book. Can original 33 versions (e.g. 40-702700-A) be used in a 32 Tudor? The Mac’s catalog lists the same reproduction regulator for both 32 and 33.

 

[FlatheadTed]

33/34 roll back with reversing of the handle, that requires a special regulator , not sure if 32 does that ,?? Ted

 

[Fordors]

'34 only rolls back. The '33 regulator in question can be made to work but will not include an important detail. The '32 regulator has what I would call "stand offs" to space it from the inner door panel. The spacers are 7/16" high, 9/16" dia. and have an 82° counter sink to be used with 1/4-20 FH screws. You can eliminate the thread and just drill thru, but regardless a means of getting them in place will be necessary.

 

[Fordors]

Here are photos of spacers-

 

[DavidG]

Right on all counts.

 

[John R]

Fordors, thanks for the very clear information. Now I understand the difference. The attached photo appears to be a 33. On close inspection, it has no standoffs but rather some sort of captured nut. I suppose a standoff could be fabricated to add to the 33 if all else was the same (bolt spacing, etc.) but might not be worth the trouble.

 

[Ole Lou]

Does anyone have any of these "standoffs" or spacers? Are they repo'd?
Missing one on my 32 5-window rear glass regulator

 

[John R]

An ordinary commercial standoff might work. For example, see:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-threaded-standoffs/=11qrnmt
Would have to be tack welded in place.