Does any one have an extra drivers side window regulator that works for a 1969 beetle or where to get one before i do something stupid like spend $125.00 to chainge both windows to a one piece window.......Rob

You "think" you have window regulator problems now . . . wait till you have to try to roll up a one piece window!  :roll:  And I can tell you from experince that you WILL miss your vent windows when they are gone!  Just replace the regulator and keep the stock glass.  You will be much happier!  I've never bought new ones, I've always been able to find a good used regulator from a junk beetle . . . but then I used to have about a dozen junk ones in the back yard at any given time.  I don't have any right now, but I'll keep my eyes opened for one at the Stevenson show this weekend.  If you want to bite the bullet and buy a new one, here's some I found on line . . .

CIP1.com has them for 30 bucks:    http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D111%2D837%2D501%2DH

Mid-America Motorworks has them for 35 bucks:
http://www.mamotorworks.com/acvw-2-0-4896.html


On Line Air Cooled Parts has 'em for 42 bucks:
http://www.onlineaircooledparts.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=117

Air Head Parts has them for 30 bucks:
http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5298

BFY Obsolete Parts has them for 27 bucks
http://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/beetle-sedan-window-regulator-pr-367.html

I think I would just "bite the big one" and buy a new reg and be done with it.   I don't recall having to remove the vent window/frame. I just took the 10mm bolt out holding the vent . frame at the bottom and snaked the reg between the door and frame. I never took the glass out . I just unbolted it from the reg. and pulled it up to the top and stuck a wedge in to hold it. Just be careful not to damage the rubber scraper.
    Zen is correct about 1 piece windows.  I understand that you have to use a different reg. to make them work at all.
    As far as to use a "used up" ,Just remember that the "used" reg is about the same age as your now "crapped out" reg.
     Your call :?

Hey Rob, I told ya getting it out was easy, But putting it back SUX! Also make sure ya get the right side! Speaking from experience! :roll: ......Fred

Oh crap I just thought of that Blue plate and Riverbend yer totaly screwed my friend!!!! :lol:

IT WORKS!!!!! The wife and i just finished putting in the new window regulator about 30 minutes ago and it works great. It does have a different feel to it than the passenger door regulator but that i am sure is because it is new. I took the advice from Retbugtech on the window and pulled it up and wedged it there. took the vent loose and then put the regulator in place. After the bolts were in place with some adjusting we rebolted the window in place and the vent and it worked. Something new i learned how to do on it...........