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Sweet72 · 01-23-2004, 04:25 AM

Anyone know if there is an aftermarket intermittent wiper kit for our trucks? I sure would like more than 2 speeds. Maybe I've become spoiled by all the newfangled stuff. My first truck (1957 Corn Binder) had a vacuum wiper motor. Man, that was scary in a heavy rain or snow on an uphill grade (engine vac at a minimum and wipers came to a stop or just creeped).

*1972C10* · 01-23-2004, 04:33 AM

This one prolly isnt what your lookin for but you might could get a nice switch to wire up to this to retain factory look heres the link

Link

gonebad2 · 01-23-2004, 04:38 AM

Ask and you shall receive. I think this company also sells an automatic dome light dimmer. Kind of like the new cars have...Just follow the link and these guys should be able to help you out.http://haywireinc.com/Merchant2/merc...egory_Code=WS1

SCOTI · 01-23-2004, 04:39 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=32017

68CST327 · 01-23-2004, 05:02 AM

Yeah, I had to use my truck in the rain a couple of weeks ago and it was the sucks. I kept having to switch between low speed and off because I was hitting patches of heavy rain, then light rain, then heavy, then medium, then light, then heavy... UGH.

BtnkBndt · 01-23-2004, 06:44 AM

Anybody tried these Whitney delay switches?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101

Dave Reed · 01-23-2004, 02:35 PM

Has anybody gotten a tilt column with the wiper switches on the arm like the new cars?

Sweet72 · 01-23-2004, 03:10 PM

Thanks to all who replied. SCOTI, thats one helluva nice setup you've got. Nice work! I wonder if the J.C. Whitney switches will hold up very well???? But for 16 bucks what the heck. On the other hand I wouldn't want to modify my dash to install a cheap P.O.S.

bigvinnie · 01-23-2004, 06:04 PM

I've got a switch like the jc whitney unit, installed it many years ago and it still works great.... you can still use your wipers without it, but when turned on, you can adjust the delay, no matter what speed (lo/hi) you're using.

Hid it outa site under the dash, by the kick panel vent handle.

Sweet72 · 01-24-2004, 03:17 AM

Thanks bigvinnie, I wanted to keep it simple and that J.C.W. unit is just the ticket. I'm gonna give 'ol J.C. another try!

01-23-2004, 04:25 AM	#1
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	intermittent wipers Anyone know if there is an aftermarket intermittent wiper kit for our trucks? I sure would like more than 2 speeds. Maybe I've become spoiled by all the newfangled stuff. My first truck (1957 Corn Binder) had a vacuum wiper motor. Man, that was scary in a heavy rain or snow on an uphill grade (engine vac at a minimum and wipers came to a stop or just creeped). __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

01-23-2004, 04:38 AM	#3
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Ask and you shall receive. I think this company also sells an automatic dome light dimmer. Kind of like the new cars have...Just follow the link and these guys should be able to help you out.http://haywireinc.com/Merchant2/merc...egory_Code=WS1 __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-23-2004, 04:39 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Read all about it..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=32017 __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-23-2004, 06:44 AM	#6
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Anybody tried these Whitney delay switches? http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101 __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

01-23-2004, 03:10 PM	#8
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Thanks to all who replied. SCOTI, thats one helluva nice setup you've got. Nice work! I wonder if the J.C. Whitney switches will hold up very well???? But for 16 bucks what the heck. On the other hand I wouldn't want to modify my dash to install a cheap P.O.S. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

01-23-2004, 04:33 AM	#2
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	This one prolly isnt what your lookin for but you might could get a nice switch to wire up to this to retain factory look heres the link Link

01-23-2004, 05:02 AM	#5
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Yeah, I had to use my truck in the rain a couple of weeks ago and it was the sucks. I kept having to switch between low speed and off because I was hitting patches of heavy rain, then light rain, then heavy, then medium, then light, then heavy... UGH.

01-23-2004, 02:35 PM	#7
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Has anybody gotten a tilt column with the wiper switches on the arm like the new cars?

01-23-2004, 06:04 PM	#9
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I've got a switch like the jc whitney unit, installed it many years ago and it still works great.... you can still use your wipers without it, but when turned on, you can adjust the delay, no matter what speed (lo/hi) you're using. Hid it outa site under the dash, by the kick panel vent handle. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

01-24-2004, 03:17 AM	#10
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Thanks bigvinnie, I wanted to keep it simple and that J.C.W. unit is just the ticket. I'm gonna give 'ol J.C. another try! __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.



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