New Guy with question about tailgate

[joescott]

Hello all
I am sure this is a horse that has been beat to death, but my search skills are very lacking.

I just purchased a 78 blazer. The tailgate window was manual but seemed incomplete and did not work. The previous owner was going to convert it to electric. I tried putting the electrig regulator from my 87 suburban in it, but it would not fit. So in an effort to fix the manual one I have questions.

The regulator in the truck now is cable driven and has striped teeth. I do not see how it was possible for it to connect to the manual crank. Is this an electric regulator with a motor driven cable? I think I would actually prefer manual crank versus electric but I will take the quickest fix.

Thanks
Joe

 

[joescott]

Never mind. I found someone selling a manual reg on this site. He had pictures so now it makes sense.

 

[4X4HIGH]

As you've already discovered burb tailgate parts will not interchange into a blazer gate. Also if there is a cable it is an electric gate not manual.

 

[lectric80]

Keep in mind, you need not only the regulator from a Blazer, but you also need the outside crank handle, and it's assembly that connects to the regulator. If you don't have this, the regulator isn't going to do you any good.

 

[joescott]

Thanks
I already ordered a new regulator from lmc. I have the manual handle and coupling but I also ordered a key cylinder and key. I buggered up the window seals pulling the glass out so I ordered those as well.

Joe