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too many · 10-06-2002, 02:12 AM

I know this was talked about a while back, but does anyone know of any way to install i.wipers on a 72 and keep it original looking? Was someone working on a "replacement" ? I just drove about 400 miles in a drizzle- WHAT a PITA! ( just spoiled ?) I was thinking about installing an older after market one under the dash if necessary, but I think you also have to cut wiring for them and I really dont like that. SUGGESTIONS??

blue_69 · 10-06-2002, 08:17 AM

There are intermittent wiper switches on the busses i work on but i will have to check to see if they will fit under the dash or not. I will also have to see how much they would cost if i can even get them. Great idea though i will check it out monday.

71402BB · 10-06-2002, 07:23 PM

TTT
I'm also interested in this! I know what a PITA it is when driving in a drizzle also....

XXL · 10-06-2002, 08:55 PM

I use it on all the exterior glass and Rain-X fog on the inside. It works wonders!

:-)

Kenneth

Church · 10-06-2002, 09:15 PM

I'll check Monday with my electrical engineer to see what the hold up is the our switch. I have one that will mount in the factory position and works like the factory GM intermittent operates in newer vehicles. With this switch you also have a choice of which knob you want to have.

too many · 10-06-2002, 10:25 PM

I thought someone was working on a "factory" style replacement, just didnt know who!!

Hey Church, Is the electrical going to plug into the original wiring harness? Does it use something like the "brain-box" that plugs inbetween the switch and truck wiring like my '80 Chevy one ton has? AND... any idea on cost range yet?

THANKS !!!!!!! Steve

mrein3 · 10-07-2002, 07:49 AM

I'm with XXL. A delay would be nice but in the mean time apply some Rain-X or some other similar product to your glass. The stuff works great. You don't even need wipers in conditions where you would use a delay.

A side benefit in using Rain-X for us northern folks is in winter driving conditions. The salt spray rolls right off AND if you are caught in an ice storm you can still scrape your windows. Put it on your rear view mirrors too.

Church · 10-07-2002, 07:51 AM

My switch has a brain box that is acutally part of the switch itself.
You can not plug the factory type plug into this switch. You will have to splice this switch into your existing wiring harness. The cost of it is going be around the 50 to 60 dollar range.

Fred T · 10-07-2002, 08:03 AM

Fifty or sixty bucks sounds good, especially when the import replacements are nearly forty!

Jesse 67 c-10 · 10-07-2002, 12:19 PM

I unfortuanatly had to drive a F%$@ bronco (late 80's) and it had a knob style wiper switch with variable intermittent when you turned the switch the other way. You could probably put our knob on it and make it work. looked pretty basic and I thought how nice that would work in my truck when I was using it.
Jesse

TERRYP · 10-07-2002, 02:54 PM

On my '66 panel (same wiper motor and column as 67-72's), I used Mazda (ford) levers for both wipers and lights and turn, and used a Mazda wiper motor, fits in stock location with very minor mouning problems. Some F's and Mazdas have no delay, some fixed, some variable length, control is in the switch itself, motors are all the same. If you pull the lever, you get squirt and 2 wipes, push and you get 1 wipe, no squirt. Holding pull continuous squirt, then 2 more wipes after you let loose. Plus, the switch is right there, not on the dash. Lights give you daytime hi beam flash, lane change turn, I use cruize control set button to momentarially kill rear lights, for thanking trucks. I was able to install the lever setup onto a tilt and telescope combo I made up from a van column and a caddy, steering wheel is Camaro or Fiero.
I have worked out sull schematics and can post or supply if anyone interested.

TERRYP · 10-07-2002, 03:04 PM

Side view with cover off top...

10-06-2002, 02:12 AM	#1
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	Intermittent Wipers???? I know this was talked about a while back, but does anyone know of any way to install i.wipers on a 72 and keep it original looking? Was someone working on a "replacement" ? I just drove about 400 miles in a drizzle- WHAT a PITA! ( just spoiled ?) I was thinking about installing an older after market one under the dash if necessary, but I think you also have to cut wiring for them and I really dont like that. SUGGESTIONS??

10-06-2002, 08:17 AM	#2
blue_69 someday Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: canastota,new york Posts: 629	There are intermittent wiper switches on the busses i work on but i will have to check to see if they will fit under the dash or not. I will also have to see how much they would cost if i can even get them. Great idea though i will check it out monday. __________________ Click Here to search ebay for all 67-72 parts My 72 CST blazer build 72 CST Blazer 4x4 67 2wd swb ( project onion crate ) 86 4x4 lwb plow truck 40 x 60 foot barn to work on all this stuff

10-06-2002, 07:23 PM	#3
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	TTT I'm also interested in this! I know what a PITA it is when driving in a drizzle also.... __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

10-06-2002, 08:55 PM	#4
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	I use it on all the exterior glass and Rain-X fog on the inside. It works wonders! :-) Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-06-2002, 09:15 PM	#5
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	I'm still working on it! I'll check Monday with my electrical engineer to see what the hold up is the our switch. I have one that will mount in the factory position and works like the factory GM intermittent operates in newer vehicles. With this switch you also have a choice of which knob you want to have. __________________

10-06-2002, 10:25 PM	#6
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	THANKS for the replys!!! I thought someone was working on a "factory" style replacement, just didnt know who!! Hey Church, Is the electrical going to plug into the original wiring harness? Does it use something like the "brain-box" that plugs inbetween the switch and truck wiring like my '80 Chevy one ton has? AND... any idea on cost range yet? THANKS !!!!!!! Steve

10-07-2002, 07:49 AM	#7
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	I'm with XXL. A delay would be nice but in the mean time apply some Rain-X or some other similar product to your glass. The stuff works great. You don't even need wipers in conditions where you would use a delay. A side benefit in using Rain-X for us northern folks is in winter driving conditions. The salt spray rolls right off AND if you are caught in an ice storm you can still scrape your windows. Put it on your rear view mirrors too. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

10-07-2002, 07:51 AM	#8
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	My switch has a brain box that is acutally part of the switch itself. You can not plug the factory type plug into this switch. You will have to splice this switch into your existing wiring harness. The cost of it is going be around the 50 to 60 dollar range. __________________

10-07-2002, 08:03 AM	#9
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Fifty or sixty bucks sounds good, especially when the import replacements are nearly forty! __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

10-07-2002, 12:19 PM	#10
Jesse 67 c-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 599	I unfortuanatly had to drive a F%$@ bronco (late 80's) and it had a knob style wiper switch with variable intermittent when you turned the switch the other way. You could probably put our knob on it and make it work. looked pretty basic and I thought how nice that would work in my truck when I was using it. Jesse __________________ Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power.

10-07-2002, 02:54 PM	#11
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	On my '66 panel (same wiper motor and column as 67-72's), I used Mazda (ford) levers for both wipers and lights and turn, and used a Mazda wiper motor, fits in stock location with very minor mouning problems. Some F's and Mazdas have no delay, some fixed, some variable length, control is in the switch itself, motors are all the same. If you pull the lever, you get squirt and 2 wipes, push and you get 1 wipe, no squirt. Holding pull continuous squirt, then 2 more wipes after you let loose. Plus, the switch is right there, not on the dash. Lights give you daytime hi beam flash, lane change turn, I use cruize control set button to momentarially kill rear lights, for thanking trucks. I was able to install the lever setup onto a tilt and telescope combo I made up from a van column and a caddy, steering wheel is Camaro or Fiero. I have worked out sull schematics and can post or supply if anyone interested. Attached Images __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Last edited by TERRYP; 10-07-2002 at 02:58 PM.

10-07-2002, 03:04 PM	#12
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	Side view with cover off top... Attached Images __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB



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