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General Discussion => Q & A => Topic started by: 1971 on August 10, 2015, 07:12:26 PM

Title: Windshield Wiper Hose
Post by: 1971 on August 10, 2015, 07:12:26 PM

I'm new to the Buick world and in the process of restoring a 1965 Gran Sport.  The car came with "2-speed wiper motor with washer".  The car is missing the washer bottle and all the wiper hoses.  Could one of you 65 GS experts (I've seen many on this Website) tell me what diameter wiper hose the GS came with; 7/64, 5/32, 7/32, & 1/4 ?
                               thanks
                               Richard

Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Hose
Post by: dsags on August 10, 2015, 09:10:26 PM

Richard, welcome to the site.

The Parts Place sells a hose kit for the 65GS for $19.00. Includes all three hoses.
https://thepartsplaceinc.com/buick-skylark-gs-regal-gn-parts.aspx?modelName=Buick+Skylark%2fGS%2fRegal%2fGN&modelID=7&year=1965
Look under Windshield Wipers and Related Parts

We are always interested in restoration stories and related photos if you want to share them.

Dan

Title: Located a washer tank? (Re: Windshield Wiper Hose)
Post by: elagache on August 10, 2015, 09:28:30 PM

Dear Richard, Dan, and mid-60s Buick fans,

Quote from: dsags on August 10, 2015, 09:10:26 PM

The Parts Place sells a hose kit for the 65GS for $19.00. Includes all three hoses.
https://thepartsplaceinc.com/buick-skylark-gs-regal-gn-parts.aspx?modelName=Buick+Skylark%2fGS%2fRegal%2fGN&modelID=7&year=1965 (https://thepartsplaceinc.com/buick-skylark-gs-regal-gn-parts.aspx?modelName=Buick+Skylark%2fGS%2fRegal%2fGN&modelID=7&year=1965)
Look under Windshield Wipers and Related Parts

Thanks for the reference.  I'll need to cobble together a mix of factory and generic parts for my wagon, but this might still be worth buying as a start.

Quote from: 1971 on August 10, 2015, 07:12:26 PM

I'm new to the Buick world and in the process of restoring a 1965 Gran Sport. The car is missing the washer bottle.

Have you located a washer bottle?  If not, Fusick makes a reproduction tank for the Oldsmobile that is identical to the Buick.  They are on sale on Fusick's eBay store:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-67-Olds-Cutlass-442-NEW-W-S-Washer-Jar/151712024092?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32700%26meid%3Db426f198a5c4420dbd1efc764c3966a0%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D400911524638 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-67-Olds-Cutlass-442-NEW-W-S-Washer-Jar/151712024092?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32700%26meid%3Db426f198a5c4420dbd1efc764c3966a0%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D400911524638)

On eBay they are $38 when in the regular Fusick catalog they go for $55.

Best of luck restoring your GS Richard!

Cheers, Edouard

Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Hose
Post by: Rollaround on August 11, 2015, 06:10:14 AM

I bought two washer bottles from Fusick last month. They are very well done.

Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Hose
Post by: 1971 on August 12, 2015, 03:59:09 PM

Dan, Edouard, and Rollaround,
                  Thanks for your answers on "Q&A" regarding the Wiper Hose and Washer Bottle.  I got a long ways to go on the 65 GS (its' my wife's car) and I want to do the restoration right,

thanks
Richard

Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Hose
Post by: gngeorge on August 13, 2015, 05:58:03 PM

off the subject, but does anyone sell just the cap....the washer jar I bought from yearone years ago....the cap retainer broke years ago and it was a matter of time before the cap was gone...the washer jar is what I use for a radiator overflow....thanks in advance

Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Hose
Post by: telriv on August 19, 2015, 04:01:33 PM

7/64" Richard.

Title: Re: Windshield Wiper Hose
Post by: 1971 on September 28, 2015, 03:56:47 PM

Telriv,
     Thanks for the measurement (7/64) on the wiper hose.
                                                                             Richard