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gmc71 · 02-10-2004, 10:46 PM

The originals seem to suck, can anyone share what you you have done to upgrade, I'm looking for ideas.

Thanks

**smitty62** · 02-10-2004, 10:54 PM

Those little $10 motors found at JCW, Auto Zone, etc. work fine for me--so small that you can hide them and keep the original for stock appearance if that's your thing.

71swb4x4 · 02-10-2004, 10:59 PM

Not sure if I am on the same page as you - but I had a similar thought today. They shoot 2 narrow streams on the window, and then the wipers have to push it around. I wish mine sprayed more than just shooting a stream up there.

Can we take the tips off a newer car and use those?

junkyardjohn · 02-10-2004, 11:51 PM

I PUT WINDSHEILD WIPER FLUID BOTTLES OFF EARLY 90s CHEVY PICKUPS ON ALL MY TRUCKS. THEY HOLD ALMOST A GALLON OF FLUID & THE MOTOR IS SELF CONTAINED AS PART OF THE BOTTLE. I PICK EM UP AT THE BONEYARD FOR ABOUT SIX OR EIGHT BUCKS.

JOHN

dregs454 · 02-11-2004, 12:01 AM

hmm, I haven't squirted mine since I got my truck.... don't wanna get my new water bottle dirty!

jorgensensc · 02-11-2004, 12:06 AM

Here is an idea, find the little square type ones that most cars have on the hood(they push into a hole in the hood), and see if it will push and seat in the cowl vent holes. The hose should hook right up to them. It's just seating them and getting them to stay that might take some thought, but it shouldn't be too hard.

cheyenne10 · 02-11-2004, 01:38 AM

Junkyardjohn,

I have heare of this mod before. Do you have a picture and maybe description of how-to? Anyone have a boneyard one to sell?

thanks.

gonebad2 · 02-11-2004, 02:07 AM

If you're looking for a different setup to actually get the solvent on the windshield, look at a setup on a mid-seventies Corvette. They had a small feeder tube that was hidden in the underside of the blade arm. The sprayers were on the arms themselves. It was a pretty good setup and distributed the solvent very evenly.

Lippyp · 02-11-2004, 05:38 AM

My favourite are the jets from a Jeep Cherokee, never used them on anything else but they spray a fan pattern across the whole glass. May be worth a look.

*botboy* · 02-11-2004, 06:22 AM

This isn't what I've done but instead what I eventually plan on doing...have some of the parts to do it, not all yet so it hasn't began yet. I really like the spray pattern on the Acura legends (and most other acuras share the same pattern), fan pattern shot from the hood, and use a newer GM spray tank with the pump built in (already have one from an '87 C20 I parted out).

Andy4639 · 02-11-2004, 07:53 AM

This is what I did with mine. Late model jug with pump made in it and get the wiper sprayer's also. I put them in a pot of water and heated it up so I could fit them to the wiper's on the truck. Take the wipers off and use a pair of vise grips to hold them tight over night, the next day they are there. You get spray all over the window where you need it.

Longhorn Man · 02-11-2004, 08:13 AM

gonebad2, the chryslers is also another place to look for the wet arm set up.

smokekiki · 02-11-2004, 11:02 AM

I had an 85 dodge van that had the sprayers on the arm.Plenty of them in the boneyards.

gmc71 · 02-11-2004, 08:01 PM

Wow great feedback! Thanks

02-10-2004, 10:46 PM	#1
gmc71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 115	Windshield squirter upgrades? The originals seem to suck, can anyone share what you you have done to upgrade, I'm looking for ideas. Thanks

02-10-2004, 10:54 PM	#2
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Those little $10 motors found at JCW, Auto Zone, etc. work fine for me--so small that you can hide them and keep the original for stock appearance if that's your thing. __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

02-10-2004, 10:59 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Not sure if I am on the same page as you - but I had a similar thought today. They shoot 2 narrow streams on the window, and then the wipers have to push it around. I wish mine sprayed more than just shooting a stream up there. Can we take the tips off a newer car and use those? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-10-2004, 11:51 PM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I PUT WINDSHEILD WIPER FLUID BOTTLES OFF EARLY 90s CHEVY PICKUPS ON ALL MY TRUCKS. THEY HOLD ALMOST A GALLON OF FLUID & THE MOTOR IS SELF CONTAINED AS PART OF THE BOTTLE. I PICK EM UP AT THE BONEYARD FOR ABOUT SIX OR EIGHT BUCKS. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

02-11-2004, 12:01 AM	#5
dregs454 Killin' Time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 221	hmm, I haven't squirted mine since I got my truck.... don't wanna get my new water bottle dirty! __________________ NEED CORVETTE 1972 GMC C20 350, SM465, HEI Dynomax headers and 2.5" duals

02-11-2004, 12:06 AM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Here is an idea, find the little square type ones that most cars have on the hood(they push into a hole in the hood), and see if it will push and seat in the cowl vent holes. The hose should hook right up to them. It's just seating them and getting them to stay that might take some thought, but it shouldn't be too hard. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-11-2004, 01:38 AM	#7
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	please post pics of aftermarket mods Junkyardjohn, I have heare of this mod before. Do you have a picture and maybe description of how-to? Anyone have a boneyard one to sell? thanks. __________________ Bob

02-11-2004, 02:07 AM	#8
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	If you're looking for a different setup to actually get the solvent on the windshield, look at a setup on a mid-seventies Corvette. They had a small feeder tube that was hidden in the underside of the blade arm. The sprayers were on the arms themselves. It was a pretty good setup and distributed the solvent very evenly. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

02-11-2004, 05:38 AM	#9
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	My favourite are the jets from a Jeep Cherokee, never used them on anything else but they spray a fan pattern across the whole glass. May be worth a look. __________________ 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

02-11-2004, 06:22 AM	#10
botboy Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Delano, MN Posts: 630	This isn't what I've done but instead what I eventually plan on doing...have some of the parts to do it, not all yet so it hasn't began yet. I really like the spray pattern on the Acura legends (and most other acuras share the same pattern), fan pattern shot from the hood, and use a newer GM spray tank with the pump built in (already have one from an '87 C20 I parted out).

02-11-2004, 07:53 AM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	New Window Squirter This is what I did with mine. Late model jug with pump made in it and get the wiper sprayer's also. I put them in a pot of water and heated it up so I could fit them to the wiper's on the truck. Take the wipers off and use a pair of vise grips to hold them tight over night, the next day they are there. You get spray all over the window where you need it. __________________ 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.

02-11-2004, 08:13 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	gonebad2, the chryslers is also another place to look for the wet arm set up.

02-11-2004, 11:02 AM	#13
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I had an 85 dodge van that had the sprayers on the arm.Plenty of them in the boneyards. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-11-2004, 08:01 PM	#14
gmc71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 115	Wow great feedback! Thanks __________________ 72 Chevy 4x4 350 55 Chevy Bel Air 350/350 53 Matchless G80s (motorcycle) 06 Trailblazer SS 400hp LS2



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