67 window cranks

[Joseph M.]

Looking for help trying to locate an original red window crank for my 67. I would also consider a whole set or one of a different color that I can dye. If anyone knows of a source I would greatly appreciate input. I have a meet coming up and would like to find one. Thanks.

[Peter L.]

Re: 67 window cranks

Joe - I know that Corvette Central lists the 67 style window & vent window cranks in the various colors. I don't know how they match up to the originals, but desperate times might call for desperate measures. Pete

[Mark D.]

Re: 67 window cranks

I ended up putting re-pop white knobs on original handles.

You might call Richard Fortier, I think he has some originals but not sure what colors.

[Ralph S.]

Re: 67 window cranks

Look in a junk yard all 67 chevrolets had color keyed window handles

[Michael G.]

Re: 67 window cranks

I would also consider a whole set or one of a different color that I can dye. .

Dye would not hold up. By continually grabbing and rotating the knob dye/paint would come off. Might be called dye but in the end it's flexible paint.

[William L.]

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Joe
These are original cranks that I put repop knobs on. If your interested in them call me at 314 795 1967.

[Peter L.]

Re: 67 window cranks

While the 67 Chevrolet passenger cars and other GM passenger cars used the same configuration vent window handle and door window handle cranks, the Chevrolet P&A Catalog lists only the cranks with the black knob were used on both the Pass cars and the Corvette. While some of the other colors might be similar, the Pass cars used different color knobs than the Corvette, e.g., dark red vs red, dark gold vs medium saddle, dark blue vs blue, and the cranks had different GM part numbers. Pete

[Jeff C.]

Re: 67 window cranks

Richard Fortier put the repop red knobs on NOS handles - looks great. I've looked for 20-plus years for NOS Corvette red '67 knobs and never found any... Jeff Cornwell

[Mark D.]

Re: 67 window cranks

Richard did mine and they look great. When 'things' are nearly impossible to find, you just do the best you can and then move on.

[Michael J.]

Re: 67 window cranks

You learn something new every day. My cranks are black, like my interior, so I thought they all were.

[Larry M.]

Re: 67 window cranks

This technique has been reported in a number of forums over the last few years, as NOS cranks in all the various colors are getting diffifult to find. Basically a hot water bath is used to soften the vinyl knob so the old one can be removed and the new one installed. If needed, the bare crank handle can be replated. Richard probably has some additional "tricks" that he uses to make the job go quicker and better. But it can also be done at home.

Larry

[Joseph M.]

Re: 67 window cranks

As I already had 3 cranks with faded red knobs I got a very nice crank handle and another crank (poor shape) with a light blue original knob from a fellow forum member. I removed the blue knob and attached it to the nice crank handle. I then cleaned the knobs and used the red spray paint (dye ????) offered by most supply houses on all 4 knobs. I believe the results are quite good and even though dyed they look better than the repops. I'm not too concerned about the paint wearing as this particular car won't be used that much.

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 window cranks

While the 67 Chevrolet passenger cars and other GM passenger cars used the same configuration vent window handle and door window handle cranks, the Chevrolet P&A Catalog lists only the cranks with the black knob were used on both the Pass cars and the Corvette. While some of the other colors might be similar, the Pass cars used different color knobs than the Corvette, e.g., dark red vs red, dark gold vs medium saddle, dark blue vs blue, and the cranks had different GM part numbers. Pete

Pete-----


Window crank handles for both vent and side windows were once available in colors and specific to 1967 Corvettes. However, those handles have been discontinued for a LONG time.

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 window cranks

Richard Fortier put the repop red knobs on NOS handles - looks great. I've looked for 20-plus years for NOS Corvette red '67 knobs and never found any... Jeff Cornwell

Jeff------


If you're looking for just the NOS knobs and not the complete handles you'll never find any no matter how long you look. The knobs were never available from GM in SERVICE.

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 window cranks

Looking for help trying to locate an original red window crank for my 67. I would also consider a whole set or one of a different color that I can dye. If anyone knows of a source I would greatly appreciate input. I have a meet coming up and would like to find one. Thanks.

Joe-----

The GM handles were discontinued a long time ago. The red-handled knobs for 1967 Corvettes were as follows:

side window----GM #9712062-------discontinued without supercession April, 1973

vent window----GM #7690277------discontinued without supercession April, 1973

As far as used handles go, they can be very problematic. The knob "rotating mechanism" in these old handles was a very poor design. All of them start wearing out from day-one. So, if you get a used one just how much life is left in it is anyone's guess. Most of the time you'll find the knob sort of "floppy". That means the end is very near. I think one is better off using an original handle and installing a new reproduction knob.