0Willcox Corvette

Hey everyone-

I'm kicking around the idea of making an add-on pulse wiper accessory kit for cars without pulse wipers and would work on 1963-1967 and 1969-1977 cars. My goal with this is to make it so that no factory wires have to be cut. (they will have to be un-pinned from the connector but not cut), and make it as hidden as possible.

I'll base my decision from the feedback in this post. So.. anyone interested?

Ernie

birdsmith

Ernie, right now I'd be delighted if I could just get my '70's wipers to freaking work at all!!!

74 LS4-454

Ernie, I think it is a great idea. My 82 has the pulse system and as a "dd" it's a pleasure. So I would be interested in a unit for my 74.
thanks.....................Tom

7t2vette

You've got my interest!

Dirk76

Same here

KTKelly

Yes!

Mod75

I thought about this last year, add me to the list would be a great add on.

7T1vette

Not really. They work at present...and I don't drive in the rain except in unexpected situations.

0Willcox Corvette

I probably have more info on the wiper motors and issues on my site than all other post, threads and help pages everywhere else combined.. Post up a thread on here and I'll take a look at it..

birdsmith

I actually did that about three years ago, and the info you gave me was quite educational. The real problem (I believe) is my new Corvette America dash pad...it's too "fat" in the middle and the underside is fouling the wiper switch, preventing it from working properly. A little persuasion with a die grinder should do the trick I think...

0Willcox Corvette

I'm not sure how the dash pad could cause the wipers not to work? If the switch is mounted in the plate and the wire connector is on the switch it really shouldn't cause an issue. Do you have a link to the thread? Or pics I can take a look at?

AF_Vette

72 here. I'm in if its available before April. Thats when the dash goes back together

0Willcox Corvette

LOL.. I could make one pretty quick.. 1 that is.. on a proto board. But making them on a larger scale will require a bit more work. Not sure if I can make April or not.

But... there is always a butt.... My plans are to make this so that all you would have to do is remove the wiper switch plate, switch some wires in the original harness's (at both ends), run a wire though the firewall to the motor connector and be ready to roll.

I've got a meeting planned for tomorrow on this and I already have the program for the processor ready to roll from another (not vette) venture of mine.

It is very do-able... I just need to know if there is a demand for it...

7T1vette

birdsmith....

FYI... It IS possible to install the wiper switch "upside-down". And, if you do, it won't work properly. (not saying that's your problem)

P.S. Temecula, CA is where my '71 coupe spent 34 years with one family, before I purchased it.

0Willcox Corvette

Good Point..

He should go to the help and repair file on my site.. it shows a pic of the connector installed correctly. (and one with it on backwards)..

riverracer au

count me in
if you could have it so the wiper door on my '72 didnt have to open and close every time.....

JW3101

Great idea! Been looking for something aftermarket for the '76 - count me in.

As riverracer au said, it you could make it so the wiper door doesn't have to keep opening/closing - I would want one for the '69 as well.

pws69

That would be the easy part!

71scgc

Pull the valve under the dash.

mrvette

I put intermittent wipers on my '72, complete with operating door, about 18 years ago.....I had to modify the bezel for a pushbutton for the washer, a pot/switch in place of the switch, and another switch to go from int/slo to full on high speed.....


Since then, I went linear motor for the door operation, instead of that old vacuum pot gig.....did that about 5 years ago.....