Sounds like excellent engineering work on your part, Barry. Does the setup look like it will still provide you with variable-speed wipers?
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Sounds like excellent engineering work on your part, Barry. Does the setup look like it will still provide you with variable-speed wipers?
OK !! I have noticed a decline in the power of my wiper motor and decided to try a upgrade.
I robbed the switch,the motor and control box from a 1990 Ford f-150 and as much harness as needed.
Then grabbed up a old vw wiper setup . I had to shorten the ford wiper motor shaft and case by 1.1/2" and cut the shaft to match the vw specs.
I used a file and grinder to remake the ford type end on the shaft to bolt on the vw motor arm which I slotted then drilled and tapped it for a 10 mm bolt.
It was a pretty simple mod and the motor mounts backwards but its in a replia so thats not a problem.
My 54 ford truck dash bezel and ferrel are a thread match to the switch. I will have to drill a new 66 vw nob an add a set screw, but thats simple.
When I finished up the harness It works almost perfect. the motor is so powerful it coasts though park .I had to add a spring to simulate a wiper arm load just so it would park and bench test. It all worked
This is going to be a great upgrade I still need to find a washer bottle the will set between the trunk wall and the gas tank.
I also found out that James Duff Interprizes a Ford Bronco supplier offers the add on kit but its very pricy and you still need the motor and part of the harness
Its a protype I know .But Its LOOKIN GOOD!!
I robbed the switch,the motor and control box from a 1990 Ford f-150 and as much harness as needed.
Then grabbed up a old vw wiper setup . I had to shorten the ford wiper motor shaft and case by 1.1/2" and cut the shaft to match the vw specs.
I used a file and grinder to remake the ford type end on the shaft to bolt on the vw motor arm which I slotted then drilled and tapped it for a 10 mm bolt.
It was a pretty simple mod and the motor mounts backwards but its in a replia so thats not a problem.
My 54 ford truck dash bezel and ferrel are a thread match to the switch. I will have to drill a new 66 vw nob an add a set screw, but thats simple.
When I finished up the harness It works almost perfect. the motor is so powerful it coasts though park .I had to add a spring to simulate a wiper arm load just so it would park and bench test. It all worked
This is going to be a great upgrade I still need to find a washer bottle the will set between the trunk wall and the gas tank.
I also found out that James Duff Interprizes a Ford Bronco supplier offers the add on kit but its very pricy and you still need the motor and part of the harness
Its a protype I know .But Its LOOKIN GOOD!!
OH yes!!!
To any duration you want,, and it wipes when you push in on the knob for the wash and wipe feature. A stock ford setup from 1985 to 1990
But I liked the 1990 and newer motor best. You can cross year the switch and the govener box they have the same part numbers the earlyer motors are not a close enough match to the vw specs but the 1990 with 2 square plugs is.
There is a article at http://www.ford-trucks.com Installing a intermittent 2 speed wiper on a 66 ford truck. That put me on course. It helped a bunch.
Heck The motor by itself is a good up grade even If you dont go Intermittent.
To any duration you want,, and it wipes when you push in on the knob for the wash and wipe feature. A stock ford setup from 1985 to 1990
But I liked the 1990 and newer motor best. You can cross year the switch and the govener box they have the same part numbers the earlyer motors are not a close enough match to the vw specs but the 1990 with 2 square plugs is.
There is a article at http://www.ford-trucks.com Installing a intermittent 2 speed wiper on a 66 ford truck. That put me on course. It helped a bunch.
Heck The motor by itself is a good up grade even If you dont go Intermittent.
I installed it today No more weak wimpy wipers this rascal is strong.
No suprizes and Im not disappointed!!!
No suprizes and Im not disappointed!!!
Oppss!!
I said it was strong on High speed. I had to make one more change. It bent the long flat rod that goes from one wiper arm linkage to the other. I welded a reinforcement onto the rod.
I said it was strong on High speed. I had to make one more change. It bent the long flat rod that goes from one wiper arm linkage to the other. I welded a reinforcement onto the rod.
From a hygienic stand point I would avoid intermittent wiping............ Not that I have any direct experience.
I see someone didn't make the Last Comic Standing cut :)
Ha Ha!
Well its fixed in any case and looks vintage corect.
However I need to find a washer bottle that will fit behind the fuel tank with the following specs 12x6x2 that lays on it side. Another holy grail hunt!! Oui!
Well its fixed in any case and looks vintage corect.
However I need to find a washer bottle that will fit behind the fuel tank with the following specs 12x6x2 that lays on it side. Another holy grail hunt!! Oui!