Window crank lever position

[usraptor]

When the door and quarter glass windows are rolled all the way up, is there a correct position for the window crank handle to face/point? 

[RUNCHARGER]

I'm not sure if there is a factory spec or not. Myself I always point them all straight down with windows up. If it means anything when I bought Mopars back starting in the 70's that is one thing I did to every one of them. So I tend to think they were all over the place from the factory.

[Chryco Psycho]

I have always pointed them forward so they are out of the way as much as possible 

[Katfish]

Interesting, I have mine pointed at 9'oclock when window is down.
Want my leg to hit/rest on door handle and not the actual door panel.
I figure the least amount of contact on the door plastic the better.

[Cuda Cody]

Yes there is a spec sheet that shows the position.  See the link for the "Resources" at the top of this forum?  Click that and it will take you to a ton of great info.  In the Specifications, Engineering Illustrations & Bulletins section there is a file called "Window Regulator Handle Positioning".     Here's a short cut link:

https://www.e-bodies.org/Resources/Engineering_Illustrations/Window_Regulator_Positioning.pdf


By the way, we just added that short cut link for the Decoders and Resources today.  Now you do not need to go back to the main page to get to those great links.

[Burdar]

Cool! I didn't know there was a spec for that. I keep mine there anyway. I think it looks best with them forward.

[anlauto]

I've always followed that spec on my restorations.

[usraptor]

Thanks Cody. Surprising I guessed right for a change. 

[70/6chall]

Thanks Cody, that's some resto information no one really thinks about, but probably should. Right up there with the proper positioning of the "Challenger" grill emblem. You would think that the factory had clocking positions for the manual window crank handles right off the line and for a reason. I have always clocked mine at the 9 o'clock position and down a little toward 8.     Thanks,   Al

[Cuda Cody]

You say 1970 Challenger Grille emblem placement?      

Right up there with the proper positioning of the "Challenger" grill emblem.

[70/6chall]

Cody............. Now there you go, there is a factory line photo of a young lady excited over her contribution to making sure she gets the grills to waiting cars. On the other hand a viable piece of original resto documentation. You can see by counting the openings in the egg crate part of the grill where the factory actually placed the emblem. Many times I've looked at some really nice '70 Challengers at various shows and cruises here in the Southland and the first thing I noticed was where people placed the emblem I would usually find it all over the grill. This finally puts its placement to rest. Double thumbs up!!          Thanks,   Al

[Cuda Cody]

Not only can you see where the emblem goes, but you can clearly see that they are not RT grilles because of the single exposed rib.  The RT grilles have 2 ribs exposed and not painted.  But it looks like the emblems are placed in the same spot at the RT because there is plenty of space for the RT to the right of it.

[headejm]

4 squares down, 11 squares over. Easy to remember. 

[70/6chall]

Cody.......... The grill of our beloved '70 Challenger originally had an earlier start in its design debut.
      Chrysler exterior design stylist Carl Cameron had designed the grill which would ultimately be used on the '70 Dodge Challenger, for the '66 Turbine Charger prototype, which was never developed into production. The '70 Challengers original front design was very flat faced. It didn't have a very large physical air opening, so he set the lights back at an angle to funnel air into the center opening. The egg crate design of the center of the grill came from an inspiration utilizing fluorescent light diffuser panels in the design studio. The so called ripples going into the egg crate came from an idea Cameron developed after he threw a stone into a pond and watched the ripple effect that developed on the water surface. I believe Carl Cameron passed several years ago, and our own Chryco Psycho had a chance to meet him in Ardmore. Look at the close-up of the pic of grill. Only 1 rib or ripple if you will is unpainted for the Standard grill and 2 ribs for the R/T grill.      Thanks,   Al

[Burdar]

How many emblems did she have to attach in an hours time?  I highly doubt she was counting the spaces on every single grill she assembled. She probably got really good at picking the right hole without having to count.  However, I'm sure there was more than one grill that went out the door with the emblem in the "incorrect" location.