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JRBECK64 · 12-10-2009, 11:06 PM

Is there a replacement switch for the wipers on the 64 that will upgrade the wipers to intermittent? I live in Oregon and most of the time its drizzling and it really gets old turning on and off the wipers. Thanks for any help with this.

JRBECK64

ol Curt · 12-10-2009, 11:52 PM

It will take more than just the switch, I think.
Here is an article I ran across awhile back.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...ech/index.html

ol Curt · 12-10-2009, 11:59 PM

Maybe I'm wrong... https://www.newportwipers.com/options.php

Buehler?

62gmc910 · 12-11-2009, 12:14 AM

I think you could just use the switch from a 76-87 delay wiper truck, wouldn't look right but it would be cheaper

**Captainfab** · 12-11-2009, 03:13 AM

You can get a universal type aftermarket wiper delay conversion from JC Whitney and some others. The problem with these type is that when they go into delay mode the wiper arms just stop wherever they are on the windshield. They don't 'park' like an OEM system. From what I've heard the New Port Engineering conversion puts the wiper arms into the 'park' position during delay mode.

mbgmike · 12-12-2009, 11:52 AM

We have used the cable driven wipers from Specialty Power Windows

http://www.specialtypowerwindows.com/main.php

They worked flawlessly and are well made. However they are not made for these trucks so there is alot of modifications to the under side of your dash to add cable drive mechanism. Not too bad but if you are not into work its not a route to go,
I wanted to keep the glove compartment. Otherwise the install is not real hard. Great products that work. It returns to park to. Not cheap but they work

AnlaufJohn · 12-12-2009, 12:58 PM

So, from all your comments, these 1966 C series wipers are supposed to go to a "park' position when the switch is turned off?

Not mine. Whereever the wiper arms are, is where they stay. I have to plan my switching off the wipers.

Any ideas why? I would like to have them stop in the park position.

AnlaufJohn
Also in Oregon

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-12-2009, 03:36 PM

I don't have any experience with these, but I had remember seeing them....
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=89
(bottom left-hand side of the page)

JRBECK64 · 12-12-2009, 04:00 PM

Thanks for all the info, I really like the Newport Wiper outfit and I think I am going to give them a try on my Sons 64 Shortwide. If I like the product I will probably use the same thing on my 56 Short Step.

JRBECK64

62gmc910 · 12-12-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnlaufJohn

So, from all your comments, these 1966 C series wipers are supposed to go to a "park' position when the switch is turned off?

Not mine. Whereever the wiper arms are, is where they stay. I have to plan my switching off the wipers.

Any ideas why? I would like to have them stop in the park position.

AnlaufJohn
Also in Oregon

There is a little set of points in the wiper motor assembly that is supposed to keep the curcuit closed until the wipers park probably easiest to replace the whole unit than to repair??

12-10-2009, 11:06 PM	#1
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Intermittent Wipers??? Is there a replacement switch for the wipers on the 64 that will upgrade the wipers to intermittent? I live in Oregon and most of the time its drizzling and it really gets old turning on and off the wipers. Thanks for any help with this. JRBECK64

12-10-2009, 11:52 PM	#2
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Intermittent Wipers??? It will take more than just the switch, I think. Here is an article I ran across awhile back. http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...ech/index.html __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

12-10-2009, 11:59 PM	#3
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Intermittent Wipers??? Maybe I'm wrong... https://www.newportwipers.com/options.php Buehler? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

12-11-2009, 12:14 AM	#4
62gmc910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cremona AB Canada Posts: 370	Re: Intermittent Wipers??? I think you could just use the switch from a 76-87 delay wiper truck, wouldn't look right but it would be cheaper __________________ 62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck) Last edited by 62gmc910; 12-11-2009 at 12:22 AM. Reason: stellar typing skills

12-11-2009, 03:13 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: Intermittent Wipers??? You can get a universal type aftermarket wiper delay conversion from JC Whitney and some others. The problem with these type is that when they go into delay mode the wiper arms just stop wherever they are on the windshield. They don't 'park' like an OEM system. From what I've heard the New Port Engineering conversion puts the wiper arms into the 'park' position during delay mode. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-12-2009, 11:52 AM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Intermittent Wipers??? We have used the cable driven wipers from Specialty Power Windows http://www.specialtypowerwindows.com/main.php They worked flawlessly and are well made. However they are not made for these trucks so there is alot of modifications to the under side of your dash to add cable drive mechanism. Not too bad but if you are not into work its not a route to go, I wanted to keep the glove compartment. Otherwise the install is not real hard. Great products that work. It returns to park to. Not cheap but they work Last edited by mbgmike; 12-12-2009 at 11:53 AM.

12-12-2009, 12:58 PM	#7
AnlaufJohn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lebanon, Oregon Posts: 130	Re: Intermittent Wipers??? So, from all your comments, these 1966 C series wipers are supposed to go to a "park' position when the switch is turned off? Not mine. Whereever the wiper arms are, is where they stay. I have to plan my switching off the wipers. Any ideas why? I would like to have them stop in the park position. AnlaufJohn Also in Oregon

12-12-2009, 03:36 PM	#8
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Intermittent Wipers??? I don't have any experience with these, but I had remember seeing them.... http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=89 (bottom left-hand side of the page) __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

12-12-2009, 04:00 PM	#9
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Intermittent Wipers??? Thanks for all the info, I really like the Newport Wiper outfit and I think I am going to give them a try on my Sons 64 Shortwide. If I like the product I will probably use the same thing on my 56 Short Step. JRBECK64



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