I have a 68 365 GT 2+2 European. I have to replace the steel wire thats makes the windows go up and down. Someone knows where can I buy the drivers side.
I use locally sourced cable that is sold by the foot. It is readily available in our hardware stores or marine supply stores. They also have the small copper stops that get crimped onto the cable ends. Try to be as accurate as possible in measuring the cable length. It doesn't take too much of an error in cable length to get beyond the available adjustment in the pulley system.
Check your local (?) air craft or boat parts/supply retailers or even regular hardware store. Also, as suggested, get some cable locks to tie the ends with and to prevent "unraveling" of the cable, burn the ends with torch after cutting but before attempting installation.
be aware that wire comes in 2 types....a type to be used in straight lengths is very stiff and not to be designed to be used on blocks / making turns...but used in straight runs to secure things DO NOT USE this type for the window mechanism the other type is much softer ( woven ) and will easily make a turn or bend around a block or be spooled ... also wire can be had in standard steel or stainless steel... regular steel is probably the OEM and useable... the stainless steel variety is not much more cost wise and would be preferred... it is all generally available in the more mechanically inclined retailers, depending on who they cater to... google for a shop near you
As sowest mentioned, you'll need to make the length exactly as the original cables' or you'll be chasing your tail. Also, if you want super smooth roll action, replace the stock pot metal pulleys with bearing loaded ones. These bind and drag. john Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Search the 365gtc/4 owners site for installation tips. Mic the cable diameter and match as close as possible so it tracks properly on the drum. Try to make sure that when the drum is unspooled, the cable still has some rap and is not straight out. That way it is not flexing at a single point every time the window is operated. Not a fun job and requires patience. I had the motor out a dozen times getting the length tuned. A year later a pulley broke and had to do it all over again. I couldn't find cable that would stay on the drum without tension so I used masking tape to keep it in place until it was installed.
I wouldn't be concerned about determining the exact length of wire needed, as any extra length can be trimmed when installed...it will make the install easier...
I might add, replacing the cable on the first door took about two day, the second one 30 minutes. john
Might be wise to have a proper look inside the door to see what will start rotting when water flushes through the door. Stainless is a wonderfull material but unfortunately it has a tendency to agressively corrode every other metal in contact.
