1959 Chevy Truck Windshield Wiper Help

[Daze57]

That is a really cool motor - is there a chance of gettin it to work ? or is it too far gone?
i think it would clean up pretty well ;
things like this i love to work on and try to rebuld - make it work again and shine up them linkages - first time i have seen this type with 2 switches .
hope you get it to function.

[AZ59apacheguy]

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[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by Daze57

That is a really cool motor - is there a chance of gettin it to work ? or is it too far gone?
i think it would clean up pretty well ;
things like this i love to work on and try to rebuld - make it work again and shine up them linkages - first time i have seen this type with 2 switches .
hope you get it to function.

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little update did put the effort in making this wiper a go'r
my main problem was the on/off two speed switch was dead inside
took it apart cleaned it reassembled and glued it back together with JB weld
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the transmission arms were rusted stuck IE motor stuck made smoke come out of
park switch and motor bushes nothing was damage beyond repair
but while removing the transmission arm I broke one of the park switch cam washers
ear off
repaired with JB weld
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and now understand why two switches to work it Because the contacts on the park relay were worn and dirty and dirty motor contact
(live in the North Wet) the whole system got used and abused
the extra on/off switch was installed when wiper didnot want to park as designed
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here are some pictures
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the arms are marked L/R
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used wires to hold com, brushes in to re intall motor
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this is why I don't have nice things
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[octanejunkie]

Originally Posted by Softpatch

any body hear of a task force truck with two speed wiper set up.?

Mine '59 has a 2-speed wiper with a single 3-pole switch.
I plan to add a powered washer to it.

[OrrieG]

Nice work softpatch, JB Weld rocks, I always carry it and have used it in the boonies to get home.

[Daze57]

good job softpatch !!!!

[dew468]

Originally Posted by Softpatch

lot of good info in this post and wanted to share
this is my 1959 chevy Viking and I'm renewing the wiper system
here some pictures of the original wiper set up
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In truck
.that's my exact wiper motor setup. I need the arm mounts with the eccentric linkage. if anyone has an old motor with this, let me know if you want to get rid of it, or just the arm mount parts. Thanks, Doyle



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removed wiper The mount
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I couldn't find a date on the wiper but on the heater box there is a date 9-58
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I must be special because the wiper has two switches.? .. for more power? must be
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that's my exact wiper motor setup. I need the arm mounts with the eccentric linkage. if anyone has an old motor with this, let me know if you want to get rid of it, or just the arm mount parts. Thanks, Doyle

[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by dew468

that's my exact wiper motor setup. I need the arm mounts with the eccentric linkage. if anyone has an old motor with this, let me know if you want to get rid of it, or just the arm mount parts. Thanks, Doyle

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sent you a message...Sp

[Coupeguy2001]

I bought a firewall out of a 58 AZ government truck, and it had the single switch.
I sold most of the stuff I didn't need, and don't remember two switches.

[dew468]

Softpatch, the piece that broke is the piece I need for mine. sorry for the trouble, but thanks for your help. Doyle

[Softpatch]

no problem good luck

[dew468]

FYI, that switch with the two terminals (on and off switch) works as a ground. took me awhile to figure that out. 12V goes directly to motor.

[dew468]

Originally Posted by Softpatch

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Non-working do to rust
my father said one switch was (on-off) the other was for two speed
i asked if he was sure after 37yrs he said best he remember
but I'm skeptical about he's answer
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any body hear of a task force truck with two speed wiper set up.?
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I have factory 2 spd wipers on my 59, and an extra motor also. most people don't know but they work on a ground switch. the hot goes directly to the wire panel on the motor itself (it took me forever to find that out). As far as I could find out there are no replacement switches made due to it being a switched ground to make it work. hope this helps, Doyle. (dew468)

[dew468]

Originally Posted by dew468

I have factory 2 spd wipers on my 59, and an extra motor also. most people don't know but they work on a ground switch. the hot goes directly to the wire panel on the motor itself (it took me forever to find that out). As far as I could find out there are no replacement switches made due to it being a switched ground to make it work. hope this helps, Doyle. (dew468)

my 59 Apache only has 1 switch and it has 2 blade connecters and a ground from the switch base to the motor. they may have changed during mid 58 like the other things they changed. who knows. mine work and i'm a happy camper.