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AirSpeed · 11-23-2012, 01:21 PM

I really hate driving my truck in the rain, constantly turning the wipers on and off is a pain. I know there are aftermarket delay switches out there but I am thinking of mounting a floor switch I can hit when a wipe is needed. I saw someone on here had done something like this but I can't find it. I really only need to know which wire controls the high speed. Anyone know how to wire something like this?
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Lippyp · 11-23-2012, 03:49 PM

From memory of the few occasions I drove my friends the UK MK3 Ford Cortina had a floor mounted switch, inside section did the washer and the outer gave it a wipe.

AirSpeed · 11-23-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lippyp

From memory of the few occasions I drove my friends the UK MK3 Ford Cortina had a floor mounted switch, inside section did the washer and the outer gave it a wipe.

That would be cool. I honestly would rather have a floor mount switch than delays. I drove around feeling with my foot for a location and found that tapping my foot on a switch wouldnt be a bother at all. I think I would mount it right above the dimmer, I have fairly longs legs so my foot seems to rest there most the time.
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big mike71 · 11-23-2012, 05:06 PM

I use rainx, That way you never have to turn on your wipers.

hgs_notes · 11-23-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

I use rainx, That way you never have to turn on your wipers.

Agreed, just use rain-x. Stuff works great.

Sillyoldman · 11-23-2012, 05:18 PM

Move to Washington, you'll never have to turn your wipers off again.

AirSpeed · 11-23-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

I use rainx, That way you never have to turn on your wipers.

I've never tried the stuff, does it REALLY work so well you don't need wipers? Does it work the same with snow?
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**Stocker** · 11-23-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

I've never tried the stuff, does it REALLY work so well you don't need wipers? Does it work the same with snow?

I used it once a long time ago. Followed directions but maybe I did something wrong anyway. Water beaded up & blew off OK but I still needed wipers. The problem I had was mainly at night.... it was like some sort of film on the glass, and glare from oncoming headlights was very very bad. I scrubbed & cleaned and nothing would get rid of it -- eventually it just wore off. I still have a partial bottle that I doubt I'll ever use.

pritch · 11-23-2012, 05:40 PM

Funny, I've thought about this same thing, only I'm considering hooking up my wipers to the hi-beam switch. I'll just leave my lights on bright, since we can't even compete with all the newer cars as far as bright lights go, anyways

big mike71 · 11-23-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

I've never tried the stuff, does it REALLY work so well you don't need wipers? Does it work the same with snow?
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I don't drive mine in the snow, But I have driven it in the pouring rain and worked great.

SS Tim · 11-23-2012, 06:07 PM

Just rework a dimmer switch and remove the latch to make it a momentary and tap into the low side wiper circuit. Might have a return to park issue though.

re1 · 11-23-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Move to Washington, you'll never have to turn your wipers off again.

Great line !!

brad_man_72 · 11-23-2012, 08:27 PM

I wax my windshields, works great. I use my wipers about 1/4 the time I used to.
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67ChevyRedneck · 11-23-2012, 08:36 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=wiper+delay

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=wiper+delay

You can try contacting board member "Putter"

mrein3 · 11-23-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Agreed, just use rain-x. Stuff works great.

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

I've never tried the stuff, does it REALLY work so well you don't need wipers? Does it work the same with snow?
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Originally Posted by Stocker

I used it once a long time ago. Followed directions but maybe I did something wrong anyway. Water beaded up & blew off OK but I still needed wipers. The problem I had was mainly at night.... it was like some sort of film on the glass, and glare from oncoming headlights was very very bad. I scrubbed & cleaned and nothing would get rid of it -- eventually it just wore off. I still have a partial bottle that I doubt I'll ever use.

I use rainx ALL the time. It works great on both rain and snow.
It does leave a film when first applied. This is something I've dealt with since I first tried it 20+ years ago. However I feel the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

I get far less of the film if I wipe it on with one paper towel then get a fresh one to wipe it off. In my experience the film is gone with the next car wash while it's protection continues for 2-3 months.

At times I get a little aggravated when I'm stuck behind the guy with the crappy wipers going full blast, driving slow while I got my wipers off and can see fine through the rainx.
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Lippyp · 11-24-2012, 04:27 AM

Heres a switch on ebay.........http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CAPRI...item3ccc8ef8d4

firedog · 11-24-2012, 08:53 AM

I think I had a buddy in high school his 67 mustang had a foot pedal for the wipers.

slikside · 11-24-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

I've never tried the stuff, does it REALLY work so well you don't need wipers? Does it work the same with snow?
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I have not used it on our trucks, but on our car with more of a "rake" to the windsheild, it works fabulously. The rain beads off so easily I never had to use the wipers. And at night it was even better. Can't comment on the snow.

11-23-2012, 01:21 PM	#1
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Driving in the rain sucks! I really hate driving my truck in the rain, constantly turning the wipers on and off is a pain. I know there are aftermarket delay switches out there but I am thinking of mounting a floor switch I can hit when a wipe is needed. I saw someone on here had done something like this but I can't find it. I really only need to know which wire controls the high speed. Anyone know how to wire something like this? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

11-23-2012, 03:49 PM	#2
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Driving in the rain sucks! From memory of the few occasions I drove my friends the UK MK3 Ford Cortina had a floor mounted switch, inside section did the washer and the outer gave it a wipe. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

11-23-2012, 05:06 PM	#4
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Driving in the rain sucks! I use rainx, That way you never have to turn on your wipers. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

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11-23-2012, 05:40 PM	#9
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Driving in the rain sucks! Funny, I've thought about this same thing, only I'm considering hooking up my wipers to the hi-beam switch. I'll just leave my lights on bright, since we can't even compete with all the newer cars as far as bright lights go, anyways __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Driving in the rain sucks! Just rework a dimmer switch and remove the latch to make it a momentary and tap into the low side wiper circuit. Might have a return to park issue though. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-23-2012, 08:27 PM	#13
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11-24-2012, 04:27 AM	#16
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Driving in the rain sucks! Heres a switch on ebay.........http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CAPRI...item3ccc8ef8d4 __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

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