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    Windshield wiper linkage torsion spring

    in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z

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    I'm reassembling my windshield wiper assembly on my '70 Z after replating all of the parts, and the torsion spring on the pivot assembly at the motor/gearbox is broken. I also have 2 other windshield wiper assemblies which have the same broken spring. This is evidently a common thing?

     

    I did a search of all of the windshield wiper related issues and found nothing.

     

    I have a couple of questions:

     

    1. What is the purpose of that whole spring assembly? I've analyzed it and can only figure that it might be for protection of the motor and gearbox if the wipers were frozen to the windshield or something. Part of the problem with my analysis process is that I don't know how or where exactly the spring ends attach since the ends are broken off all of three of the springs which I have.

     

    2. Does anyone have pictures of a good assembly and unbroken spring so I can see what the spring is supposed to look like and how it attaches?

     

    In talking with Z resto shops, I'm told that the whole arm assembly is NLA, which is the way it has been repaired by most in the past. I think I can manufacture a spring if I know exactly what it is supposed to look like and where the ends attach. I'd also be willing to buy a good spring if anyone has one.

     

    Here is a link to pictures of the assembly portion I'm referring to:

    http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/n...ield%20wipers/

    The pics are acually from two different assemblies that I've taken apart.

     

    Thanks for any help anyone can give.

     

    Terry

    Weatherstripping Questions

    in Interior

    Posted

    Here is something interesting I came across a few days ago: I was looking in a old JC Whitney catalog and ran into one of their ads for weatherstripping. They showed cut-way views of the different patterns and it looks like there are more than a few that could be good for the Z.

     

    Below is a link to the JC Whitney weatherstrip that some people have used with good results over at the Classic ZCar Club where this weatherstripping issue rears its head on occasion too.

     

    If you contact Whitney, they will send you a sample. I got the sample and it looks like it will work well. I think I'll be trying it when I get my car off of the rotisserie and into reassembly. I'd take a pic of the sample for everyone but I'm out of town and won't be home until next week.

     

    http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Search?catalogId=10101&storeId=10101&sku=wd819909n&searchbtn.x=11&searchbtn.y=11

     

    Terry

    WTB: Rear Defroster Switch - Series 1

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    I need an unlighted series 1 rear window defroster switch that goes in the console on my '70 Z restoration project.

     

    The switch was missing and the wires cut under the radio when I bought the car, so I'm not sure if the wires to the terminals on the dash harness are connected to the switch or a separate 2-wire (?) harness, but I need those also.

     

    I would be willing to take a later model lighted switch if I can't find the period correct switch.

     

    You can PM me or email at tvollnogle@gmail.com

     

    Thanks,

    Terry

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