Windshield wiper cable repair

[John O.]

Hi everyone.My 1962 corvette windshield wipers have 2 cables that go from the wiper transmission to the wiper arm units.One of my cables got all twisted up and has to be replaced.Does anyone know who can replace the cable?If you do can you give me a name and phone number?

Thanks.............John

[Mike M.]

Re: Windshield wiper cable repair

tom and jay maxwell,who advertise in the driveline, can probably get you back on track.mike

[Ed Jennings]

Re: Windshield wiper cable repair

They really aren't that difficult to replace yourself. The local steel cable wholesaler told me he could only sell me a 500 ft roll of cable, but when I told him I only needed 3 feet he simply cut off a piece and gave it to me.

[John O.]

Re: Windshield wiper cable repair

Thanks Mike for the info.I'll look them up and see if they can help.

John

[John O.]

Re: Windshield wiper cable repair

Hi Ed .thanks for your response.I am able to get the cable,the only problem is getting that little metal piece thats crimped on the end of the cable.What did you use and where did you get it?

Thanks ....... john

[Ed Jennings]

Re: Windshield wiper cable repair

I used a cable stop from Home Depot. It was slightly larger than the original, so I had to trim it slightly to fit in the groove in the pulley. The one on the center pulley didn't matter. If you are getting cable, try to get mild steel like the original vs stainless. The mild steel is a bit more flexible, though either will probably work fine if the ss is all that is available.