1966 Chevy windshield wiper motor upgrade? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Subdude59** · 02-21-2019, 12:35 AM

Has anyone found a faster more modern windshield wiper motor for our 60s and early 70s trucks? My 66 Burb and 71 Blazer fast speed position is so damn slow. Maybe it’s the wiper transmission gearing that can be improved for a faster speed. Lastly, any improvements on the wiper blades having more pressure on the windshield and better/ beefier blade arms to hold the wiper blades yet look old stock? Thx. I’m relatively new to the old truck club.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-21-2019, 12:49 AM

https://newportwipers.com/product-ca...chevrolet-gmc/
And if your pocketbook can handle it - https://www.detroitspeed.com/detroit...k-121631-group

raidmagic · 02-21-2019, 09:30 AM

Search Jeep wiper arms. There is a thread here where a guy used the rear wipers from a Jeep Cherokee (I think). It seemed to work out well. I have it saved on my computer and plan on doing this. I'm on my phone or I'd give you the link.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-21-2019, 10:46 AM

I will help (two pages of info) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=736564

**straight6chevyguy** · 02-21-2019, 04:33 PM

I have been wondering about this too for sometime. My single speed wiper on my 65 is as slow as a slug.
And I'm going to need new wiper arms too.

**Subdude59** · 02-21-2019, 10:51 PM

Thanks Rocknrod and raidmagic for the very helpful advice!

**PGSigns** · 02-22-2019, 07:31 AM

The jeep wiper arms and the factory 2 speed motor work really good. I also use rainx.
Jimmy

02-21-2019, 12:35 AM	#1
Subdude59 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 196	1966 Chevy windshield wiper motor upgrade? Has anyone found a faster more modern windshield wiper motor for our 60s and early 70s trucks? My 66 Burb and 71 Blazer fast speed position is so damn slow. Maybe it’s the wiper transmission gearing that can be improved for a faster speed. Lastly, any improvements on the wiper blades having more pressure on the windshield and better/ beefier blade arms to hold the wiper blades yet look old stock? Thx. I’m relatively new to the old truck club.

02-21-2019, 12:49 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1966 Chevy windshield wiper motor upgrade? https://newportwipers.com/product-ca...chevrolet-gmc/ And if your pocketbook can handle it - https://www.detroitspeed.com/detroit...k-121631-group __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-21-2019, 09:30 AM	#3
raidmagic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 426	Re: 1966 Chevy windshield wiper motor upgrade? Search Jeep wiper arms. There is a thread here where a guy used the rear wipers from a Jeep Cherokee (I think). It seemed to work out well. I have it saved on my computer and plan on doing this. I'm on my phone or I'd give you the link.

02-21-2019, 10:46 AM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1966 Chevy windshield wiper motor upgrade? I will help (two pages of info) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=736564 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-21-2019, 04:33 PM	#5
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 910	Re: 1966 Chevy windshield wiper motor upgrade? I have been wondering about this too for sometime. My single speed wiper on my 65 is as slow as a slug. And I'm going to need new wiper arms too. __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

02-21-2019, 10:51 PM	#6
Subdude59 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 196	Re: 1966 Chevy windshield wiper motor upgrade? Thanks Rocknrod and raidmagic for the very helpful advice!

02-22-2019, 07:31 AM	#7
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1966 Chevy windshield wiper motor upgrade? The jeep wiper arms and the factory 2 speed motor work really good. I also use rainx. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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