Windshield wiper upgrade? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kirtzen · 11-18-2010, 07:59 PM

Hey guys, I live in Washington and obviously it rains a little here. I plan on installing a washer fluid pump and resivoir. I am curious if anyone has done any upgrades on wiper motors? I would like to have more than the one speed my wipers currently have. Any ideas?

1964 3/4 ton fleetside lb

**aerotruk63** · 11-18-2010, 09:01 PM

These trucks could get a 2 speed wiper option, along with a windshield washer. Check out this link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430603

markeb01 · 11-18-2010, 09:48 PM

If you want to upgrade to an aftermarket system, Newport Engineering makes two versions for the 60-66 trucks:

https://www.newportwipers.com/produc...0-66&make_id=2

If the link doesn't work just go to the home page and click on new products. I had one of their systems in my 46 Ford sedan a number of years ago and it worked perfectly. They also offer switch extensions that will allow it to fit in the factory dash hole, along with a delay option, and a built in washer pump switch. They're spendy, but NOS or rebuilt originals aren't all that easy to come by, and probably don't offer the same level of performance.

61_FL_Apache · 11-19-2010, 09:38 PM

For us "one" speeders, can a vairable resister be added to the circuit to control the speed? Mine feel like they are on high.

markeb01 · 11-19-2010, 10:43 PM

Ron Francis (and probably others) sells a two speed switch for one speed wipers. I tried one on my truck once. It provided slow, and dead slow so I removed it. If yours run faster than mine it might prove helpful.

http://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS%2D1

kirtzen · 11-19-2010, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Ron Francis (and probably others) sells a two speed switch for one speed wipers. I tried one on my truck once. It provided slow, and dead slow so I removed it. If yours run faster than mine it might prove helpful.

http://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS%2D1

Well I actually have that same switch connected to my heater fan. I guess that would make it pretty easy to try it out.

kirtzen · 11-19-2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

These trucks could get a 2 speed wiper option, along with a windshield washer. Check out this link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430603

Thanks for the link. It gave me good ideas.

11-18-2010, 07:59 PM	#1
kirtzen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: bellingham wa Posts: 68	Windshield wiper upgrade? Hey guys, I live in Washington and obviously it rains a little here. I plan on installing a washer fluid pump and resivoir. I am curious if anyone has done any upgrades on wiper motors? I would like to have more than the one speed my wipers currently have. Any ideas? 1964 3/4 ton fleetside lb

11-18-2010, 09:01 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Windshield wiper upgrade? These trucks could get a 2 speed wiper option, along with a windshield washer. Check out this link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430603 __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 11-18-2010 at 09:05 PM.

11-18-2010, 09:48 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Windshield wiper upgrade? If you want to upgrade to an aftermarket system, Newport Engineering makes two versions for the 60-66 trucks: https://www.newportwipers.com/produc...0-66&make_id=2 If the link doesn't work just go to the home page and click on new products. I had one of their systems in my 46 Ford sedan a number of years ago and it worked perfectly. They also offer switch extensions that will allow it to fit in the factory dash hole, along with a delay option, and a built in washer pump switch. They're spendy, but NOS or rebuilt originals aren't all that easy to come by, and probably don't offer the same level of performance.

11-19-2010, 09:38 PM	#4
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Windshield wiper upgrade? For us "one" speeders, can a vairable resister be added to the circuit to control the speed? Mine feel like they are on high. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

11-19-2010, 10:43 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Windshield wiper upgrade? Ron Francis (and probably others) sells a two speed switch for one speed wipers. I tried one on my truck once. It provided slow, and dead slow so I removed it. If yours run faster than mine it might prove helpful. http://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HS%2D1



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