EnthZ Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I am looking for the Window Regulator with the spring facing out towards the car. I purchased a bare door not knowing the difference and am now stuck with no ability to put a window in the door. I appreciate it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 What side are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnthZ Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 The Drivers side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) I have one of each, 280 and 240. PM me. Edited November 7, 2013 by 1 tuff z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 There are three regulators. 70/73, 74/76, 77/78 I think that's how they are grouped. I faced that issue before, I had 73 regulators and they did not fit my early 74/260. EnthZ, I have the driver side but the teeth are slightly chewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litman Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 There is a '76 280 in the local pick-a-part. I could inspect and extract whichever regulator you need either Fri or Sat of this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) Here is a pic of regulators. Depending on when during the year the 260 was built [i believe] determines which regulator you'll need, 240 or 280. Left to right, 240, 280, 240 [replated] You can see the spread or length between holes for mounting the 280 regulator is longer and the crank orientation is a bit deeper. In addition the arms are more stout [thicker metal and somewhat wider]. Measure the distance [your door] between the mounting holes [longest span]. For 240z ~4", 280z ~4 7/8". Edited November 7, 2013 by 1 tuff z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnthZ Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) The door I have is exactly like this one. From what I understand, this is a 260z door. As you can see there is no bump for the spring. I will measure the distance tomorrow morning between holes. I believe this is what the regulator should look like. This has given me such a headache that I am also thinking about selling this door and finding a nice solid 240z door if I cant find a regulator. Edited November 22, 2013 by EnthZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnthZ Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 EnthZ, I have the driver side but the teeth are slightly chewed. Would you mind sending me a picture? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 give me a couple of days, ill get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260Z Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I have driver/passenger window regs from an early 74' 260z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) I only have the passenger side. The damaged driver side was thrown out. Those regulators you posted above I believe are from the 280Z with the sliding track incorporated. You have an early 260 or late 260? There is a one inch difference when you measure the mounting bolts on center 4 and 5 inches. Maybe 1tuffZ can confirm this. Edited November 24, 2013 by Dat260 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnthZ Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 I have a 72 240z. The driver side door was badly damaged when i purchased the car so I bought a new one off ebay figuring all the internals swap out. It was listed as "Datsun 240Z LH Ca. Door 69 70 71 72 73 MINT SUPER NICE!". I didn't notice they looked different until I had it bolted on the car and realized my regulator didn't line up or fit whatsoever. I will get those measurements today after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnthZ Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Here is a pic of regulators. Depending on when during the year the 260 was built [i believe] determines which regulator you'll need, 240 or 280. Left to right, 240, 280, 240 [replated] You can see the spread or length between holes for mounting the 280 regulator is longer and the crank orientation is a bit deeper. In addition the arms are more stout [thicker metal and somewhat wider]. Measure the distance [your door] between the mounting holes [longest span]. For 240z ~4", 280z ~4 7/8". Very late response but I have the car running and I am pretty much missing the window to be a DD. I measured the distance and I am in need of the 4 7/8 regulator for the driver side. It was approximately 5 inches from hole to hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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