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chickenwing · 12-17-2004, 11:23 AM

Roger that. Look for diodes. The free-roam wrecking yards around here do not get too many <10 year old cars. They all go to the full service yards and they are pricey. I'll find something...

nyncompute · 01-17-2005, 12:49 PM

I wonder if something like this would work? Its a bit cheaper.
http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=966

Rod · 01-18-2005, 12:38 AM

Thread on wiper mod switch using chevette parts.
http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showpos...11&postcount=7

Putter · 01-18-2005, 11:18 AM

The only issue that may show up using the controller that Nyncompute listed is....does it still offer the ability to use your washer feature? Or does that switch install in addition to your existing switch?

chickenwing · 01-18-2005, 12:43 PM

Thanks for the link Rod. I saw the thread and it has my interest. I have the bus switch so I am gonna go ahead and use it per Putters additional info. When i go recreational junk-yarding I will keep an eye out for the parts for the mod. Might even buy em if it's 5-% off day.

Bob Moore · 01-20-2005, 03:16 PM

In addition to the Chevette delay I also found that mid 70 Novas and Buicks(same body platform) also used an optional delay. Again these are nice because they also used the same wiper motor and switch wiring as the 67-72 trucks. The Nova style is actually smaller than the Chevette and has fewer wires.

The nice thing about these delays are they are separate from the regular wiper switch. A pull on and rotate for a little delay or a lot. I mounted mine in an existing hole on the right side in the metal lip under the gauge bezel.

I think the Novas are harder to find than the "well optioned" Chevettes.

Good luck hunting.

Bob

Putter · 03-07-2005, 02:37 PM

Maybe this will help. I filled in a couple of the most common questions that are asked. I hope Blue 69 doesn't mind that I used his schematic.

chickenwing · 03-10-2005, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Believe JC Whitney has an intermittent wiper switch in their catalog. Mounts below dash. Not sure how it work but it is much cheaper.

Yeah, I've saw it.

That thing is ugly. I think it is even supposed to be mounted with 2 sided tape. I like these Nova, chevette, and blue bird options. Everything ends up looking like a factory installation. To me, if you do not even notice a mod because it looks stock... That is the ultimate compliment.

Sonny · 03-14-2005, 11:26 AM

I just bought a cole switch (same PN) and instead of two red wires coming out, it has a red and a blue wire coming out (other wires are the same). Can I connect the blue and the red to accomplish the same thing as connecting the two red wires together?

Sonny

Putter · 03-14-2005, 11:35 AM

DON'T use the blue wire. It is the park wire. Leave it alone. And certain switches only have one RED wire. That one gets hooked up as shown in the diagram.

Overcamber · 04-05-2005, 02:22 PM

anyone ever do this for an 86'/..love to try it?

badpeanut · 04-05-2005, 08:57 PM

Overcamber,
Is your '86 on the turn signal stalk or on the dash? I added delay to an '81 (switch on the dash) by just swapping in a factory delay switch (which has an integral delay module). If you '86 is the same, I've seen these switches for sale on the parts board.

Big69C20 Toy · 05-25-2005, 09:52 AM

Me (being the electrical ignoramus i am) was wondering if anyone had thought of using a headlight/bezel switch for a wiper switch. I was thinking this because it has 2 optional positions (low/hi) for on, and it has the 'delay'/regulator function for controlling the dimming of dash lights... and when you turn it all the way counterclockwise you get dome light in addition... so i wonder could the wiper motor be rigged to one or both of the positions on the headlight switch to turn on, then use the 'dome on' function for washer pump (though i suppose that would be fast speed+fluid) or could you have it that first pull is on with whatever speed (dictated by dial control) and second pull is washer pump on in addition to the first..

Please update my 'crackheadedness' as my poor ME mind doesnt do wiring much

midyearvet@aol. · 05-25-2005, 03:37 PM

I believe what will happen is you will slow the wiper down even to a stop, But it will have no intermitten affect. The dome light part of the switch is just a reostat or varible resistance.
Rick / Ca.

Putter · 09-07-2005, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornutz

OUCH!!! Anybody check on prices for these Cole Hersee switches lately? The cheapest I can find is $114.... OUCH!!!

I might have to wait on Putter hookin me up with a plug and play version of this...

NutZ

Holy hell.....where are you looking. I just checked the Transportation Accessories Company website and they are STILL $54.06 each (plus shipping). You are looking for part number 75601-04 CLICK HERE
Oh, I would be HAPPY to hook you up a switch. PM me when you are ready. Labor is very affordable....or often worked out in trade!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Church

There may be another way to do this but I have not tested it yet.
I found that Hella makes an intermittent wiper switch but it does not have an on /off swith built into it. I am thinking that this swtich could work inline with the factory switch.
the switch will allow wipers to be adjusted continuously from 2 sweeps per minute to 20 sweeps per minute.

Switch is around $43.00

My ONLY glitch with that is the fact you have to mount & operate a seperate switch. And on our trucks with a factory switch, when you operate the washer function, it will automatically engage the slow speed wipers. If the delay unit is connected inline on the slow speed circuit, you would seemingly have to set the delay to 'none', then hit the wash feature, right? I am not bashing the idea, because I was ready to do that myself before the Cole Hersee switch came into the picture, it just might not be the most practical idea...especially since the Cole switch is only $10.06 more.

12-17-2004, 11:23 AM	#26
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Roger that. Look for diodes. The free-roam wrecking yards around here do not get too many <10 year old cars. They all go to the full service yards and they are pricey. I'll find something... __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

01-17-2005, 12:49 PM	#27
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	I wonder if something like this would work? Its a bit cheaper. http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=966 Last edited by nyncompute; 11-30-2008 at 07:45 PM.

01-18-2005, 12:38 AM	#28
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Thread on wiper mod switch using chevette parts. http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showpos...11&postcount=7 __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

01-18-2005, 11:18 AM	#29
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	The only issue that may show up using the controller that Nyncompute listed is....does it still offer the ability to use your washer feature? Or does that switch install in addition to your existing switch? __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 09-07-2005 at 09:56 AM.

01-18-2005, 12:43 PM	#30
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Thanks for the link Rod. I saw the thread and it has my interest. I have the bus switch so I am gonna go ahead and use it per Putters additional info. When i go recreational junk-yarding I will keep an eye out for the parts for the mod. Might even buy em if it's 5-% off day. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

01-20-2005, 03:16 PM	#31
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Delay wipers In addition to the Chevette delay I also found that mid 70 Novas and Buicks(same body platform) also used an optional delay. Again these are nice because they also used the same wiper motor and switch wiring as the 67-72 trucks. The Nova style is actually smaller than the Chevette and has fewer wires. The nice thing about these delays are they are separate from the regular wiper switch. A pull on and rotate for a little delay or a lot. I mounted mine in an existing hole on the right side in the metal lip under the gauge bezel. I think the Novas are harder to find than the "well optioned" Chevettes. Good luck hunting. Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-07-2005, 02:37 PM	#32
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Maybe this will help. I filled in a couple of the most common questions that are asked. I hope Blue 69 doesn't mind that I used his schematic. Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-14-2005, 11:26 AM	#34
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	I just bought a cole switch (same PN) and instead of two red wires coming out, it has a red and a blue wire coming out (other wires are the same). Can I connect the blue and the red to accomplish the same thing as connecting the two red wires together? Sonny

03-14-2005, 11:35 AM	#35
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	DON'T use the blue wire. It is the park wire. Leave it alone. And certain switches only have one RED wire. That one gets hooked up as shown in the diagram. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-05-2005, 02:22 PM	#36
Overcamber Overcamber Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Skead ,Ontario Posts: 109	cna the same be done for an 86' anyone ever do this for an 86'/..love to try it?

04-05-2005, 08:57 PM	#37
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,755	Overcamber, Is your '86 on the turn signal stalk or on the dash? I added delay to an '81 (switch on the dash) by just swapping in a factory delay switch (which has an integral delay module). If you '86 is the same, I've seen these switches for sale on the parts board.

05-25-2005, 09:52 AM	#38
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Me (being the electrical ignoramus i am) was wondering if anyone had thought of using a headlight/bezel switch for a wiper switch. I was thinking this because it has 2 optional positions (low/hi) for on, and it has the 'delay'/regulator function for controlling the dimming of dash lights... and when you turn it all the way counterclockwise you get dome light in addition... so i wonder could the wiper motor be rigged to one or both of the positions on the headlight switch to turn on, then use the 'dome on' function for washer pump (though i suppose that would be fast speed+fluid) or could you have it that first pull is on with whatever speed (dictated by dial control) and second pull is washer pump on in addition to the first.. Please update my 'crackheadedness' as my poor ME mind doesnt do wiring much __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

05-25-2005, 03:37 PM	#39
midyearvet@aol. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Napa, Ca. Posts: 103	I believe what will happen is you will slow the wiper down even to a stop, But it will have no intermitten affect. The dome light part of the switch is just a reostat or varible resistance. Rick / Ca.



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