65 Skylark Down Under Restoration

[elagache]

Dear Marcus, Chuck, Loren, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Windscreen wiper motor, how do I tell if mine is 1 speed or two? I'm looking at an OPG Part# CH20280.

Can anyone advise the correct wiper washer bottle?
 . . .

In those immortal words . . . . "I could be wrong ya' know!"    

However, I thought only Buick A-bodies with 2-speed wipers had the washer tank and windshield squirt nozzles?

My trusty wagon most definitely came with a 1-speed wiper and no washer tank from the factory.  However, I suppose there could be differences between Deluxe Special A-bodies and Skylark A-bodies.

Now you've got a curious mind wanting to know! 

Edouard

[Loren At 65GS]

Ok, sorry for the slow response. Finally have some pictures to share of the single and dual speed wiper motors.
 The first picture is of the single speed motor WITH washer pump. Yes Edouard, there was a single speed motor with washer option. lol
 The switch for a single speed motor with washer is: 1993306.
 The switch for a single speed motor less washer is: 1993634.
 The second picture is of the dual speed motor with washer pump. There was no dual speed motor less washer option. Switch part number is: 1993305.
 Notice the difference in the number of terminals on the motors. They both have two terminals on the washer pump. The single speed motor has only two terminals on the wiper motor part. The dual speed has four terminals on the wiper motor.
 What I find strange is that the dual speed motor uses only three of the four terminals.

[elagache]

Dear Loren and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Ok, sorry for the slow response. Finally have some pictures to share of the single and dual speed wiper motors.
 The first picture is of the single speed motor WITH washer pump. Yes Edouard, there was a single speed motor with washer option. lol
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Wow!  How complicated is that!  It sure was a different world then!

Okay, I stand corrected!   

Edouard

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the responses and information, I will see if I can track down a wiper motor with washer pump built in.

Regards

Marcus

[Loren At 65GS]

Marcus,
 Have you decided whether you are going to use the single speed or the dual speed? Both are designed to have the washer pump but do not come with the pump. The pump is available by itself.

  Loren

[Jim]

Hi what about the wiring harness change  from 1 to 2 speed.? Jim

[Loren At 65GS]

I may be incorrect but from looking at the parts book and my experience, there seems to be no specific harness between the single speed or dual speed system.
 The wiring harness in the engine compartment to the wipers should already have a single black wire in a single connector and with two other connectors for the wiper motor and washer pump. The wiper motor has a two-place connector with a yellow wire and a dark blue wire. The washer pump has a two-place connector with a yellow wire and a light blue wire. The black wire I previously mentioned is the HIGH speed.
 So, it looks like Buick prepped the harness for use with either the single speed or dual speed. I would think the same for the dash harness. I've had a few forward lighting harnesses already have a brown tachometer lead coiled up and taped to the harness as well as the leads for reverse lights coiled up and taped to the harness in the engine compartment.

   Loren

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Buick Crew & Loren,

I went with the two-speed wiper motor and external washer pump. I found a wiper motor with pump that was too expensive for my liking.

I'm chalking it up as another Aussie restoration that no one here will know any different.

Now I sit back and wait for delivery.

Regards

Marcus

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Buick Crew,

Paint job in progress, hope to have it home next week. Shell is off the rotisserie and on the trolley.

Enjoy photos

Marcus

[Aussie Skylark]

few more photos

[cwmcobra]

The paint looks really nice, Marcus. Is it basecoat/clearcoat? Already wet sanded and buffed out? Or is it a single stage paint?

The real fun begins soon!!

Chuck

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Buick Men,

The Skylark paint job is near complete,

The paint looks really nice, Marcus. Is it basecoat/clearcoat? Already wet sanded and buffed out? Or is it a single stage paint?

Chuck its two-pack paint, hasn't been buffed yet he wants the panels bolted to the car for buffing. There are a few dust marks that will buff out when the time comes.

The shell is in the booth I'm hoping to have it home next week, it's been a journey, but I have my eyes on the prize. What is it with panel beaters (cannot remember what you guys call them) they are a breed of their own and I thought we were mates.....

I couldn't help but sit the hood ornament in place on the weekend for a quick photo.

Enjoy

Marcus

[cwmcobra]

That tri-colored Tri-Shield hood ornament looks great on that expansive white background. We can feel the excitement building. Is it your hope to drive it before the end of summer in Oz?

 

Chuck

[Aussie Skylark]

That tri-colored Tri-Shield hood ornament looks great on that expansive white background. We can feel the excitement building. Is it your hope to drive it before the end of summer in Oz?

 

Chuck

Hi Chuck, good question. Drive around the backyard by the end of summer yes. Drive down the road complete and registered, end of summer 2025. I will get there.

Marcus

[cwmcobra]

Good plan....don't rush!