Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lts70 · 08-24-2009, 10:37 AM

I am shaving my cowl on my 70 because I had to cut through my vent system to install my Vintage Air A/C. In the process I will be shaving the holes for my wiper fluid spray nozzles. I got to thinking I could use the system that sprays from the wiper itself. Has anyone done this or have advice on what would be a good donor vehicle to pull them off of at the junkyard?

**special-K** · 08-24-2009, 11:55 AM

My`90 Blazer and`91 Suburban had these from factory.

KMACD71 · 08-24-2009, 11:58 AM

I thought about doing this also. It would be nice to get a better spray. My work truck is a 3ton GMC4500 and it has the nozzle clipped to the wiper arm. A longer hose with the clip type nozzle might work. I'd be interested to find out too.

rwolf9653 · 08-24-2009, 12:02 PM

Any 99 and newer Chevrolet truck should have this setup. Now that I think about it my 85 K5 Blazer has this setup also, but it does not work as well as the newer systems.

lts70 · 11-06-2009, 10:36 AM

I went to a local pic a part and had no luck finding a wiper set up. I thought I would resurect this post again to see if anyone has done this or had some good ideas. I am not on the board as much as I would like so I dont know if Putter is still around but he seems like a guy that would have done this.

**StingRay** · 11-06-2009, 11:36 AM

The 2006 Dodge Sprinter had a nozzle that clipped over the wiper arm that might work. You could get them easily at a Dodge or Freightliner dealer.

Lippyp · 11-06-2009, 12:45 PM

Over here a lot of 4x4 places carry aftermarket nozzles that clip to the wiper arm, might be worth a shot.

Andy4639 · 11-06-2009, 05:27 PM

I have done this to mine. I just took the sprayer and set it in some heated water with the aem and vise grips to make it stay. Now it will just slip on/off.

lts70 · 11-06-2009, 11:29 PM

Nice work Andy. Where did you get your sprayers?

mosesburb · 11-09-2009, 05:00 AM

I have done this. I got everything off of an '85-'91 Chevy truck (old body style). The reservoir has a pump in it, so you can ditch the piston pump under the dash. I grabbed all of the hose and fittings to make sure everything was the right diameter. The only real problem I ran into was with the arms themselves. The '85 and up arms are too long for our trucks. I could not use the original arms because the nozzle would point at the back of the blade (not the glass). I ended up taking the blade ends (they are offset to let the blade ride above the arm instead of inline with it) of the '85+ arms out of the sheetmetal lower ends, shortening them and installing them into the stock lower sheetmetal ends from the Suburban. A person could use the entire 85+ arm and just shorten it, but the older trucks used two rivets instead of one like the '85+ trucks use.

The 85+ trucks use a metal tube adapter from 5/32 hose to the micro-sized hose (that runs up the arm) at the pivot. I was not able to make these work on my truck, but I found that Astro vans have a plastic adapter (same sizes) that works great.

I have some pics somewhere of this. I will post them up when I find them. The setup is fantastic!! I used it the other night. The only problem is I have to use it when there is no traffic around because it FLOODS the windshield such that I can't see through it.

lts70 · 11-09-2009, 10:56 AM

Thanks mosesburb, I would love to see pictures when you get a chance to upload them.

mosesburb · 11-28-2009, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lts70

Thanks mosesburb, I would love to see pictures when you get a chance to upload them.

Sorry for the delay, but I couldn't find all of the pics I took, so I re-took a couple to give an idea of what is going on. I posted them and the info in my build thread (link in my sig--post #134) or, if you do not have all day to waste, this is a direct link to the post in the thread.

Hope it helps.

Andy4639 · 11-28-2009, 07:26 PM

Here is the pump and jug off a late model small chevy car. Don't remember which model. Works off the factory switch inside. Got the squirters also off the same car.

08-24-2009, 11:55 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm My`90 Blazer and`91 Suburban had these from factory. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-24-2009, 11:58 AM	#3
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm I thought about doing this also. It would be nice to get a better spray. My work truck is a 3ton GMC4500 and it has the nozzle clipped to the wiper arm. A longer hose with the clip type nozzle might work. I'd be interested to find out too.

08-24-2009, 12:02 PM	#4
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm Any 99 and newer Chevrolet truck should have this setup. Now that I think about it my 85 K5 Blazer has this setup also, but it does not work as well as the newer systems. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

11-06-2009, 10:36 AM	#5
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm I went to a local pic a part and had no luck finding a wiper set up. I thought I would resurect this post again to see if anyone has done this or had some good ideas. I am not on the board as much as I would like so I dont know if Putter is still around but he seems like a guy that would have done this. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-06-2009, 11:36 AM	#6
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm The 2006 Dodge Sprinter had a nozzle that clipped over the wiper arm that might work. You could get them easily at a Dodge or Freightliner dealer. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

08-24-2009, 10:37 AM	#1
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm I am shaving my cowl on my 70 because I had to cut through my vent system to install my Vintage Air A/C. In the process I will be shaving the holes for my wiper fluid spray nozzles. I got to thinking I could use the system that sprays from the wiper itself. Has anyone done this or have advice on what would be a good donor vehicle to pull them off of at the junkyard? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-06-2009, 12:45 PM	#7
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm Over here a lot of 4x4 places carry aftermarket nozzles that clip to the wiper arm, might be worth a shot. __________________ 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

11-06-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm I have done this to mine. I just took the sprayer and set it in some heated water with the aem and vise grips to make it stay. Now it will just slip on/off. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-06-2009, 11:29 PM	#9
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm Nice work Andy. Where did you get your sprayers? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-09-2009, 05:00 AM	#10
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm I have done this. I got everything off of an '85-'91 Chevy truck (old body style). The reservoir has a pump in it, so you can ditch the piston pump under the dash. I grabbed all of the hose and fittings to make sure everything was the right diameter. The only real problem I ran into was with the arms themselves. The '85 and up arms are too long for our trucks. I could not use the original arms because the nozzle would point at the back of the blade (not the glass). I ended up taking the blade ends (they are offset to let the blade ride above the arm instead of inline with it) of the '85+ arms out of the sheetmetal lower ends, shortening them and installing them into the stock lower sheetmetal ends from the Suburban. A person could use the entire 85+ arm and just shorten it, but the older trucks used two rivets instead of one like the '85+ trucks use. The 85+ trucks use a metal tube adapter from 5/32 hose to the micro-sized hose (that runs up the arm) at the pivot. I was not able to make these work on my truck, but I found that Astro vans have a plastic adapter (same sizes) that works great. I have some pics somewhere of this. I will post them up when I find them. The setup is fantastic!! I used it the other night. The only problem is I have to use it when there is no traffic around because it FLOODS the windshield such that I can't see through it. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

11-09-2009, 10:56 AM	#11
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm Thanks mosesburb, I would love to see pictures when you get a chance to upload them. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-28-2009, 07:26 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Windshield Washer Nozzles on the Wiper Arm Here is the pump and jug off a late model small chevy car. Don't remember which model. Works off the factory switch inside. Got the squirters also off the same car. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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