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Anyone else have this option? Pulse wiper on shift handle.
I had heard of this option a long time ago & a few years ago, finally found one on a '70 98 convertible. This car had to have every option available that year & it was a real shame to see it in a yard.
The pulse wiper option was only available on cars with a column shift due to the button placement. I removed the handle & wiper motor from the car, but nothing else as I'm sure the 98 harness is different than a Cutlass. The wiper motor got hot & melted the unique cover & part of the internals. This motor is specific to this option I believe. I think I remember reading that when you pressed the button, the wipers would sweep back & forth 3 times maybe?
A year or so I found a similar set up on a big Buick & grabbed the handle from that car also.
I have heard it was available on the Cutlass line but I have never seen one.
Just wanted to post some pix to inform others.
Henry,
I did not know it was only offered on the big cars, that would explain why I've never seen it on a cutlass. Thanks for your input.
I did not think to grab the switch & the car is long gone.
It was offered on Cutlass at least one year between 70-72 but can't remember which year. I've had one of the Olds shift levers for years but not the rest of it.
Shift lever is different between carlines according to the parts books.
Seems I remember if you pressed the button to first detent it would sweep one time, like the later "mist" position. Push it to second detent and it would activate the washer and sweep several times.
Rocketraider inspired a little more research on my part and I found listings for 71 and 72 Cutlass and Buick Skylarks with shift lever control pulse wipers.
Henry - You did?? I'd sure like to see that. The CD3 option for the wiper/washer is not a 'pulse' system - it was called a 'controlled' washer / wiper system because it was driver controlled, not on a timed pulse system like today's cars. For Olds A body the washer/wiper control in the shift lever was ONLY offered I believe in 1971. Are you sure you're not mistaking the 71/72 'sweep' feature? The sweep feature was only offered on B/C cars. The following quote from the 1972 'What's News about the Seventy-Twos product information brochure. When the driver pressed the wiper button to the 'Mist' position (down) this would allow the wipers to make a one sweep, then park again. It was not offered on the Cutlass lineup though.
This new feature, standard on all the Full-Size models, is especially useful when following traffic on wet pavement or in very light rain. It replaces the former optional Shift-Lever - Controlled Washer / Wiper (DC3). The windshield washer control remains below the wiper switch.
Scott - if you have the turn signal indicator with the Cruise feature there was a guy on the site about a month or so ago looking for one. BTW what happened to that plastic cover?
Henry - You did?? I'd sure like to see that. The CD3 option for the wiper/washer is not a 'pulse' system - it was called a 'controlled' washer / wiper system because it was driver controlled, not on a timed pulse system like today's cars. For Olds A body the washer/wiper control in the shift lever was ONLY offered I believe in 1971. Are you sure you're not mistaking the 71/72 'sweep' feature? The sweep feature was only offered on B/C cars. The following quote from the 1972 'What's News about the Seventy-Twos product information brochure. When the driver pressed the wiper button to the 'Mist' position (down) this would allow the wipers to make a one sweep, then park again. It was not offered on the Cutlass lineup though.
Scott - if you have the turn signal indicator with the Cruise feature there was a guy on the site about a month or so ago looking for one. BTW what happened to that plastic cover?
I know I'm looking for a 67 one. I *THINK* it's the same.
Allan,
That cover was like that when I pulled it from the car. I assume something got real hot in the wiper motor? or somewhere close & melted it all together. I had to pry/break the cover to get it off the motor.
Eric, thanks. I know they were an option on 70-71 big cars, and A bodies. I'm still looking for the elusive 72 A body application. Reason being I'd love to equip my 72 Cutlass with as many 72 OEM options as I can during its rebuild.
Eric, thanks. I know they were an option on 70-71 big cars, and A bodies. I'm still looking for the elusive 72 A body application. Reason being I'd love to equip my 72 Cutlass with as many 72 OEM options as I can during its rebuild.
I'll keep a look out Allen. Anything special you are looking for that you don't have yet?
Eric, thanks. I know they were an option on 70-71 big cars, and A bodies. I'm still looking for the elusive 72 A body application. Reason being I'd love to equip my 72 Cutlass with as many 72 OEM options as I can during its rebuild.
Take a look in the owners manual, it may have operating instructions for it.
Take a look in the owners manual, it may have operating instructions for it. Henry
A very reasonable suggestion which I took to heart. It was not there, nor was it in the Assembly Manual, CSM or Fisher Manual for any of the A body cars.
Originally Posted by Eric Anderson
I'll keep a look out Allen. Anything special you are looking for that you don't have yet?
You seem know me well Eric. I have almost everything that could be had for the 72. I'm not putting AC in the car though because it's just not warranted up here, and with PW's the flow through with all 4 sides down is wonderful. I'll sure let you know if something pops up though! Thank you.
This was a very rare option. I remember driving a new demo (70 98) with this. I was an Olds parts manager til 79. I do not remember ever getting a call for anything to do with it. I posted a few pages from olds/ buick parts catalog.Also the washer pump was a different part number, also pic.
Seen the Cutlass column shifter wiper/wash feature in a brochure, but never in a car. Must be very rare, almost as rare as the '69 Chevelle options for the rear tire traction spray and headlamp washers. I've seen traction fluid holders/wheel well spray nozzles on a '69 SS 396/375 car, but never the headlamp spray cleaners. The options were only installed on 268 and 45 Chevelle's, respectively.
Didn't know Chevelle could have these, and always thought the headlight washers were only available on Caprice/Impala with hidden headlamps (68-69). We learn something new every day!
Notice there is no part Nr. for motors with wash control like the 4939202 is for big cars, P.S. (when talking about B & C bodys, I 've always called them by their initials, BC or big cars.) Anyhow, I don't recall ever hearing about any A having this, so, more proof is in the lever itself. NO levers for the A with wash control, like no motors, etc. JUST wasn't avail. in the A bodys. ALSO, The price book lists the motor number as only interchange with Buick. NO Chevys, Ponts, or even Cads. I attached a pic of the levers for you to see. Don't beat yourself up looking for one cause they don't exist. NOT factory, anyhow.
I just looked at the photo 2blu442 posted. I never have seen, or heard of this on an A body. I was so sure, I read the catalog wrong. Went back and looked again, and 71 all t/wheel models this was avail.,A body included. As far as the motors go, A body used a different motor than, B,C. So, 71-72 A used 4939675 and that Nr is only olds,buick. Chevy must have used different set up if they had this. It really don't make sense to think someone would change the whole column, and motor & pump assy just for this. The harness for turn signal is different on tilt/non tilt where they plug in.
