New driver side Window regulator fitment?

[chamilka]

Vehicle: 1971 VW bus

I bought a new window regulator for my VW Bus to replace the old one. Old one is in great condition but the welded tab on the bottom is missing. As you can see in the pictures the pieces do not coincide perfectly.
I could fit the new regulator but difference in height make it jutting out inside the channels making it impossible to fit the ¼ window. The issue is that glass winder piece is about ½ inch lower compared to the original. Is this piece adjustable?
Has anyone of experienced this issue?
Thank you

[chamilka]

any ideas?

[aeromech]

Hey chocolate milk,
I replaced my drivers regulator in my 1871 last summer. The thing is I bought an original part because I had read that these replacements were junk. I'd have to be there to really tell what your problem is. Bring it over sometime if you want.
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[ccpalmer]

I'm about to replace my driver's side regulator and I will only use an original german one.
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[kreemoweet]

I suggest you put the original part back in and improvise a clamp of some sort for the missing bottom bracket.
Or get a good used genuine part.
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[chamilka]

[crownline]

Aeromech 1871? Now that is one rare bus. Better hold on to it.
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