FMF Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Just came back from my weekly 10+ mile run and my driver side window crank broke. I checked both Romar and Myers but they don't have the style that is on my car. Any suggestions where I can obtain one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Try this place. They list one, but with no photo.Vintage and Classic Reproductions - Dodge Parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMF Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks -- will follow up with them BUT they say the crank is for a Budd body. My car has a Fisher body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Zetnick Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Antique Dodge McFarlan Elcar 20 1925 1922 Window Crank | eBayIs this it? Sure looks like it at a "Buy It Now" price of $35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Zetnick Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Oh, it looks like it has a little incised design in it that your original doesn't have.....the shape sure looks the same...maybe a temporary replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMF Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Wow --- I thought my problem was solved until I took a closer look. The crank shown on e-bay does not have the same type of mount as mine. I have a screw hole through the handle. The crank for sale on e-bay apparently screws directly onto the window mechanism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Zetnick Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Yeah, I guess I spoke too soon...Myers has window winders for the '25, but again does not seem the same; maybe that's a difference with your body manufacturer....you might call Myers and see if they have an original winder for your car as I've gotten some things for my '29 that weren't listed in their catalogue ...also, I found this, not quite the same, but again maybe a temporary fix?...you might want the seller to take a photo of the backside. 1924 Oakland Inside Window Crank Antique Vintage #J24 | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMF Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) Bob, thanks for your follow-up comments. I decided to try and epoxy the parts together. I know that this is not a permanent fix but this should do until I can find a replacement. See photos below of the repaired crank.I used Loctite Metal Repair Epoxy. I coated both broken ends and then placed the handle in a vice. I still plan on reinforcing this mend by coating the break with this same epoxy and then embed a very fine steel screen into the epoxy (only on the back of the crank) Then I'll switch this with a rear window crank which never gets used. Edited September 5, 2011 by FMF (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Might not last but then again might outlast us both, nice clean job of it either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Zetnick Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Looks great! The idea of putting it in a vise makes the break look invisible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 The only thing extra I would have done is to drill each side for a pin to insert before putting on the epoxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMF Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 I did think about drilling a very small hole at each end to insert a pin but I was afraid of further crumbling of the die cast. Instead, I thought it might be safer to add strength by coating the back with epoxy and embedding it with the steel screening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I restored a '31 Dodge ram radiator cap by the drilling method. I was totally in fear the whole time, but I used split pins instead of solid pins and it ended up working out very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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