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Garage Freak · 12-23-2007, 07:17 PM

Nice cowl on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=007

But has anyone seen the moving of the wiper before? I searched and didn't see any reference to this in the archives. Sure enough I have an extra hole to move my wiper into. What do I need to accomplish besides a longer wiper arm?
Thanks

**Palf70Step** · 12-24-2007, 02:02 AM

You'll have to redo the linkage arms inorder to get the correct movement. The extra wiper hole was there to reverse the wiper positions (both shifted to the left) for the Austrialian or right-hand drive versions of the trucks.

**special-K** · 12-24-2007, 04:09 AM

I don`t understand why anyone would want to move the wiper location.What are you trying to accomplish from this??I`m confused.Some things are best left alone,that`s all I know.

Andy4639 · 12-24-2007, 04:24 AM

It's all about being a little differant from the rest of us. I had the guy that painted my truck the last time to louver the cowl to match the hood. He did but it kept cracking so I trashed it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-24-2007, 05:03 AM

Seems to me that there would be a big spot in the center of the windshield that would not get the water wiped off it?

Rokcrln · 12-24-2007, 07:04 AM

Funny how he says he has done several of these but only includes the cowl and not all the needed bell cranks for convertig it over. The cowl is the easy part to make but the bell crank with the proper ratio is another story. I had about 10+ hours developing the proper ratio and bell crank so the wippers will move even but not touch when they come to center.

As far as the extra hole being for RHD models I have never seen one and the holes are not evenly swapped if you were to do a RHD. Also their is not a provision for the motor. I think they just re-used part of the mold from teh 60-66's! But have never looked into it. But they are a center rest type of set up.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

ChevLoRay · 12-25-2007, 06:49 AM

I gettin' my cowl shaved but it's to keep the trash out of the kick panels. Didn't even think twice about relocating the wipers. Having them move in/out in unison may be cool to the craftsman who did the work, but having three holes for wipers.....why not have three wipers like Jaguar had? That would be trick....or not. Wipers would have to be shorter to work together, but maybe a chopped top would benefit from them, or a short person who could just barely see over the dash.

sodak69c10 · 12-25-2007, 12:48 PM

i shaving the vents as well but i am leaving the wiper holes in stock location

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i agree with the thought that there might be a big spot in the middle that wouldn't get cleaned but maybe not

12-23-2007, 07:17 PM	#1
Garage Freak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 43	Nice Cowl and Wiper Move? Nice cowl on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=007 But has anyone seen the moving of the wiper before? I searched and didn't see any reference to this in the archives. Sure enough I have an extra hole to move my wiper into. What do I need to accomplish besides a longer wiper arm? Thanks

12-24-2007, 02:02 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Nice Cowl and Wiper Move? You'll have to redo the linkage arms inorder to get the correct movement. The extra wiper hole was there to reverse the wiper positions (both shifted to the left) for the Austrialian or right-hand drive versions of the trucks. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-24-2007, 04:09 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Nice Cowl and Wiper Move? I don`t understand why anyone would want to move the wiper location.What are you trying to accomplish from this??I`m confused.Some things are best left alone,that`s all I know. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-24-2007, 04:24 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Nice Cowl and Wiper Move? It's all about being a little differant from the rest of us. I had the guy that painted my truck the last time to louver the cowl to match the hood. He did but it kept cracking so I trashed it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-24-2007, 05:03 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Nice Cowl and Wiper Move? Seems to me that there would be a big spot in the center of the windshield that would not get the water wiped off it? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-24-2007, 07:04 AM	#6
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Nice Cowl and Wiper Move? Funny how he says he has done several of these but only includes the cowl and not all the needed bell cranks for convertig it over. The cowl is the easy part to make but the bell crank with the proper ratio is another story. I had about 10+ hours developing the proper ratio and bell crank so the wippers will move even but not touch when they come to center. As far as the extra hole being for RHD models I have never seen one and the holes are not evenly swapped if you were to do a RHD. Also their is not a provision for the motor. I think they just re-used part of the mold from teh 60-66's! But have never looked into it. But they are a center rest type of set up. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

12-25-2007, 06:49 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Nice Cowl and Wiper Move? I gettin' my cowl shaved but it's to keep the trash out of the kick panels. Didn't even think twice about relocating the wipers. Having them move in/out in unison may be cool to the craftsman who did the work, but having three holes for wipers.....why not have three wipers like Jaguar had? That would be trick....or not. Wipers would have to be shorter to work together, but maybe a chopped top would benefit from them, or a short person who could just barely see over the dash. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-25-2007, 12:48 PM	#8
sodak69c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Posts: 285	Re: Nice Cowl and Wiper Move? i shaving the vents as well but i am leaving the wiper holes in stock location here is my photochop i did , the guy that drives the gray silverado behind the c-10 does body work and is helping me with thepick-up i agree with the thought that there might be a big spot in the middle that wouldn't get cleaned but maybe not __________________ ,Clint LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES 69 C-10 short stepside 406 sbc, 02 YAMAHA WR250F, 07 SUZUKI SV650S, 81 Grand Prix 355 sbc, 81 XT 500 YAMAHA



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