61 Wiper mechanism

[Mark Malone]

Hi Guys,

I was just reading through Noland's book and came accros a Chevrolet release for 61 vettes which among other stuff notes a new arm mechanism which replaces the cable system.

I've only seen and heard disscussions of the cable system on all C-1's so was there a replacement system introduced for the 61 and later cars or was this an abandoned plan by chevrolet.

Thanks, Mark.




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[John McGraw (31656)]

Re: 61 Wiper mechanism

Mark,
Nope, all Corvettes 58 through 62 used the same system. There is an aftermarket system out there that replaces the wiper setup with a motor inside the car and a much more rigid drive system. I have used one on my 59 resto-rod and were real pleased with it.

Regards, John McGraw

[John Hinckley (29964)]

Re: 61 Wiper mechanism

Mark -

Never made production.

[Mark Malone]

Re: 61 Wiper mechanism

Thanks Guys.

[Dennis Ambrose (32228)]

Re: John's 61 Wiper mechanism

John...

Where did you purchase the aftermarket replacement system?

[John McGraw (31656)]

Re: John's 61 Wiper mechanism

Dennis,
Mine was made by Specialty Power Windows in Georgia. It is the same system that CC sells, but is a little less expensive. I mounted the motor behind the passenger side kick panel. It really works smooth and quiet, and frees up a lot of space under the dash and on the firewall. it uses a push-pull setup inside a bendable conduit that drives gears on each wiper transmission A great addition for anyone building a resto-rod. I also used their power window kit, and it is a dead knockoff of the original system. with the addition of the correct switches and a conduits, I am sure that it would pass flight judging with ease, especially since all the guts are hidden in the door.

Regards, John McGraw