Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CaliforniaDaddy · 11-19-2014, 01:18 AM

Has anyone used this wiper kit from "Classic Parts" $174.95
I like how it comes with the OE style chrome knob.
http://www.classicparts.com/1947-53-.../#.VGwgZYOA_X4

dwcsr · 11-19-2014, 01:41 AM

I used the Raingear wiper setup. its a little more but its a nice kit

CaliforniaDaddy · 11-19-2014, 02:02 AM

Yikes, Yeah those are $$$$$ plus I don't like the fact you need to modify the defrost and wont work with original style radio.

S10Fan · 11-19-2014, 07:21 AM

I have the Classic kit on my 50, no issues at all. Also added a delay wiper module I found on eBay, I really like the delay setup.

CaliforniaDaddy · 11-19-2014, 11:49 AM

Nice, I'll have to look into that delay. I just ordered this kit.

Stevetoxic · 11-19-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaDaddy

Nice, I'll have to look into that delay. I just ordered this kit.

Keep us posted how the fitting goes.
I need something similar here in England - it never stops raining !!

S10Fan · 11-19-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaDaddy

Nice, I'll have to look into that delay. I just ordered this kit.

This is the type I bought, didn't pay that much for mine, but it was 2 years ago.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WIPE...47758554&rt=nc

S10Fan · 11-19-2014, 09:50 PM

Oops, forgot to add. I ran up 11,000 miles on my 50 last year, electric/delay wipers are worth the effort. LOL

CaliforniaDaddy · 11-19-2014, 02:25 PM

Yep will do, I might try to do a nice little step-by-step video. As I can't really find anything on the web about it.

Hakang · 11-19-2014, 04:14 PM

Hello, I installed this Classic kit a few month ago. No problems, fits fine. But the clovebox, original radio and speaker and speedometer was dismounted. A little tricky with the small washers and spring.

Wrenchbender Ret · 11-19-2014, 05:56 PM

I put one on like that a year or 2 ago. I'm not real happy with it. The stroke is short. When they park against the bottom of the windshield they only go about straight up. The switch has a deep clunk when you turn it.

CaliforniaDaddy · 11-19-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

I put one on like that a year or 2 ago. I'm not real happy with it. The stroke is short. When they park against the bottom of the windshield they only go about straight up. The switch has a deep clunk when you turn it.

I called Classic today, and they said this kit is a newer version. So i wonder if those issues were address?

918733 · 11-19-2014, 10:39 PM

Is that the NewPort wipers if so they have the interminttent switch on their website, that is the kit I am gonna use

CaliforniaDaddy · 11-20-2014, 05:53 PM

How often do you treat your windshield with rain X?

_Ogre · 11-22-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaDaddy

How often do you treat your windshield with rain X?

seeing as i wash my windshield a lot compared to my dd maybe once every 2 weeks
my dd (09 sierra) maybe every 4 to 6 weeks and anytime i'm going on a long trip

and to address russell's question: rainx doesn't work as well on the dd, though i rarely turn on the wipers
i think aerodynamics has a lot to do with it; our classic trucks take the brunt of the wind
i know my truk wipers work, just never turn them on
we drove a whole day in the rain on the hrpt 2012 and i drive anytime except for salt season

47 Fasttoys · 11-22-2014, 08:21 PM

I installed that same kit in my '47 only issue I see is you can not use the choke cable as it interferes with the motor. Yes, it does come with a knob but it stands up higher then the factory unit.One other thing it does not come with arms, linkage, or blades. It comes as pictured.
Rob

Russell Ashley · 11-20-2014, 06:03 PM

Ogre, I bought some Rainex at your suggestion a while back. Since I don't drive my truck much I tried it out on my Suburban. It makes the rain bead up and roll off of the windshield but I don't see it as a complete replacement for wipers.

yoshi · 11-21-2014, 02:16 PM

What do you get in the kit? My project 49 has nothing, do I have to buy wipers, arms, anything else? If so What size arms & wipers?

Highsider · 11-21-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by yoshi

What do you get in the kit? My project 49 has nothing, do I have to buy wipers, arms, anything else? If so What size arms & wipers?

Found this doing a search at the top. There are more threads. Just word your search as AD and be sure to click 67-72 to get AD stuff.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558985

drivea55 · 11-22-2014, 04:23 AM

I also used the kit on post #1 in my 50 gmc. direct bolt in and and works great! I also had my gauges out so it made it a real easy install.

2nd the motion on the tricky little washers and spring clip though... haa haa

crossfire84 · 11-22-2014, 04:50 AM

I am going to use this kit from speedway.

11-19-2014, 01:41 AM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 I used the Raingear wiper setup. its a little more but its a nice kit

11-19-2014, 02:02 AM	#3
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 Yikes, Yeah those are $$$$$ plus I don't like the fact you need to modify the defrost and wont work with original style radio. __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

11-19-2014, 07:21 AM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 I have the Classic kit on my 50, no issues at all. Also added a delay wiper module I found on eBay, I really like the delay setup. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

11-19-2014, 11:49 AM	#5
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 Nice, I'll have to look into that delay. I just ordered this kit. __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

11-19-2014, 09:50 PM	#8
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 Oops, forgot to add. I ran up 11,000 miles on my 50 last year, electric/delay wipers are worth the effort. LOL __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

11-19-2014, 01:18 AM	#1
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 Has anyone used this wiper kit from "Classic Parts" $174.95 I like how it comes with the OE style chrome knob. http://www.classicparts.com/1947-53-.../#.VGwgZYOA_X4 __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

11-19-2014, 02:25 PM	#9
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 Yep will do, I might try to do a nice little step-by-step video. As I can't really find anything on the web about it. __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

11-19-2014, 04:14 PM	#10
Hakang Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 25	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 Hello, I installed this Classic kit a few month ago. No problems, fits fine. But the clovebox, original radio and speaker and speedometer was dismounted. A little tricky with the small washers and spring. __________________ 1948/50 Chevy 3100, CSB 327/TH350, M II IFS

11-19-2014, 05:56 PM	#11
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,203	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 I put one on like that a year or 2 ago. I'm not real happy with it. The stroke is short. When they park against the bottom of the windshield they only go about straight up. The switch has a deep clunk when you turn it.

11-19-2014, 10:39 PM	#13
918733 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lufkin Texas Posts: 213	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 Is that the NewPort wipers if so they have the interminttent switch on their website, that is the kit I am gonna use

11-20-2014, 05:53 PM	#14
CaliforniaDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hesperia California 92345 Posts: 262	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 How often do you treat your windshield with rain X? __________________ *“I would rather live my life as if there is a GOD and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”*

11-22-2014, 08:21 PM	#16
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 I installed that same kit in my '47 only issue I see is you can not use the choke cable as it interferes with the motor. Yes, it does come with a knob but it stands up higher then the factory unit.One other thing it does not come with arms, linkage, or blades. It comes as pictured. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

11-20-2014, 06:03 PM	#17
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,641	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 Ogre, I bought some Rainex at your suggestion a while back. Since I don't drive my truck much I tried it out on my Suburban. It makes the rain bead up and roll off of the windshield but I don't see it as a complete replacement for wipers.

11-21-2014, 02:16 PM	#18
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 What do you get in the kit? My project 49 has nothing, do I have to buy wipers, arms, anything else? If so What size arms & wipers? __________________ yoshi's 49 project

11-22-2014, 04:23 AM	#20
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 I also used the kit on post #1 in my 50 gmc. direct bolt in and and works great! I also had my gauges out so it made it a real easy install. 2nd the motion on the tricky little washers and spring clip though... haa haa __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406



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11-22-2014, 04:50 AM	#21
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95 I am going to use this kit from speedway. Attached Images __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

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