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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 11:28 PM
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The stock wiper motor on my 74 is slowly giving up.
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 06:29 AM
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When the one on my 77 was giving up. I took it to an automotive electrical rebuilding place, had it rewound and rebuilt. Affordable and I still have the original
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 09:52 AM
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30 years ago I usually took starters and alternators to a local auto electric shop for rebuilds. I wonder how many of those shops are still around in today's throw away society.
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 10:16 AM
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I used D&M Restoration located in S Carolina. Call them and see what it will cost, also be sure and cushion the motor as UPS likes to throw boxes. They broke mine, and I had to send it back to be repaired.
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Thanks guys....I guess it must be better to fix rather than buy a replacement. I am not concerned about originality though.
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 07:09 PM
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Haven’t needed one for the vette but I used Newport Industries for a new wiper motor on the street rod. Excellent quality and made in USA.
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 08:47 AM
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I bought this one as it looked the cleanest visually......I had just restored under the hood and this sits out front and center. It works great. Mine is a 72'.

https://www.lectriclimited.com/winds...er-motor-98105

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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 02:03 PM
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Back in 2003 I bought AC-DELCO #12368606 from one of the local (NAPA it think) for $99 for my '75.
Isn't it available locally anymore?

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If you still need one I've got an NOS A.C.Delco wiper motor we can work out a deal on. Has date code from 1988. PM me if interested.
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Originally Posted by KenSny
Back in 2003 I bought AC-DELCO #12368606 from one of the local (NAPA it think) for $99 for my '75.
Isn't it available locally anymore?

Thanks I will check @ NAPA
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Old Mar 27, 2020 | 05:28 PM
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AZ still has them. I bought the Cardone replacement for my '69 about 4 years ago. Mine was either no core charge or a miniscule core charge so I kept the original. https://www.autozone.com/electrical-...se&model=motor
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