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gnx7
10-06-2012, 11:58 AM
I'm planning on running the new Wilwood brake/clutch pedal box setup which removes the master cylinder from the firewall and puts it under the dash with individual masters for each and a balance bar for the brakes.

That leaves me with the fugly factory wiper motor on the firewall. How can I remove that system and upgrade it to something more stealthy that isn't as bulky or even located on the firewall?

Any/all ideas are welcome! I would like to retain the factory the wiper functionality. 1969 Chevelle

Rick D
10-06-2012, 01:22 PM
http://www.pacificwesterndesign.com/ :thumbsup:

They don't have one for a Chevelle but I'm sure you can make it work.
Worth a shot!

John510
10-06-2012, 02:45 PM
Where do you plan on putting the remote cylinders?

gnx7
10-08-2012, 08:36 AM
Thanks for that wiper option!

If they don't fit under the steering column one can mount the reservoirs remotely via braided steel lines; however the master cylinders themselves must be by the pedals.

This is my old race car that runs a Tilton pedal box ($$$) with the reservoirs mounted on the dash for easy access. The entire chassis was powdercoated inside/out. Mazda RX-7 with 438ci LS7, GForce GSR dogbox, 8.8" IRS rear, 2400lbs.

gnx7
10-17-2012, 01:31 PM
any other options people know of?

Garage Dog 65
10-21-2012, 10:13 AM
Try searching for windshield wiper remote drive systems. There are a couple out there.

Some buildiers here have used this one by speciality Power Systems.

http://www.specialtypowerwindows.com/products.php?c=2

This one is a cable drive system and it allows you to hide the drive motor under the dash or in the kick panel area.


Jim

Rick D
10-21-2012, 12:56 PM
Thanks for that wiper option!

If they don't fit under the steering column one can mount the reservoirs remotely via braided steel lines; however the master cylinders themselves must be by the pedals.

This is my old race car that runs a Tilton pedal box ($$$) with the reservoirs mounted on the dash for easy access. The entire chassis was powdercoated inside/out. Mazda RX-7 with 438ci LS7, GForce GSR dogbox, 8.8" IRS rear, 2400lbs.

Um can we see some more pictures of the Mazda?? :wow: You can just show that one picture and that's all :yes:

Vince@Meanstreets
10-21-2012, 11:09 PM
you can also make an extension rod and put your stock motor further into the drivers side.

gnx7
11-15-2012, 05:58 PM
Thanks Vince and everyone else.

That is the last thing I need to tackle; however since I want to run the brake/clutch reservoirs under the dash with a Tilton/Wilwood pedal assembly I may as well try to hide the wiper motor as well!