Headlight and Wiper Motor Rebuild

[M W.]

Hi all,

Can someone recomend several places to have these motors rebuilt and replated? I know Tom Maxwell does wiper motors but there may be others who are quick and reliable as well. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Craig Willetts
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[Dave K.]

Re: Headlight and Wiper Motor Rebuild

Craig ,

Rick's Restoration - did my 66 instrument cluster and wiper motor. Excellent and timely. He used to be in Manchester, Md. but has moved to new location nearby. Send me an email and I'll look up his address.

Dave K.

[Sydney G.]

Re: Headlight and Wiper Motor Rebuild

Hi Craig,

I am also thinking about re-doing the headlight motors on my '63 this spring.
I will be using Corvette Specialties of Maryland for the work. You can find them in the Driveline or on the web where their prices are listed. They also do wiper motors.

Does anyone know what else I should be looking at doing once the motors are removed or during re-installation?

Thanks!
Syd

[Rick A.]

Re: Headlight and Wiper Motor Rebuild

Rick Stotler - specializes in wiper and headlight motors; clocks and instrument cluster restorations

Rick's Restoration Service
420 Foster Branch Road
Joppa, MD 21085
410-538-4528
800-651-1270

FWIW - Rick used to do ALL the restorations for Corvette Specialties of Maryland - he is Brian Tilles B-I-L and they had a falling out and Rick went out on his own about five years ago - not sure who does the work for Brian now

[Jim Salvino]

Re: Headlight and Wiper Motor Rebuild

Steve Hack - NCRS member and Master Judge - also a Bloomington Judge. He and his son own and operate Eastern Corvettes - 2110 Beech Cove - Richmond, OH 45157. Telephone is (513) 553-2080. Quick turnaround, fair and competitively priced. Sure does do extra to please.

[M W.]

Thanks all. *NM*

[Frank C.]

Re: Headlight and Wiper Motor Rebuild *NM*

[Steven C.]

Re: Headlight and Wiper Motor Rebuild

Syd, FWIW, I had a very bad experience with Corvette Specialities. Poor service,workmanship and attitude. Go with Steve Hack as mentioned.

[KEN EDMUNDS]

Re: Headlight and Wiper Motor Rebuild

I have used Steve Hack for years-outstanding work and great customer service.

[Glenn B.]

Re: Headlight and Wiper Motor Rebuild

Craig:

You might consider rebuilding the headlight motors yourself. It is really very simple, and won't take more than a couple of hours. There are a few good instructional posts in the archives. Let me know if you're interested - I saved them to my computer and can email them to you.

The hardest part of the headlight motor rebuild is getting them in and out. I found that if you wrap them carefully in a rag - you can get them out from under the hood safely without fear of scratching the paint. You simply cannot get them lined up and back in without the aid of a mirror such as a "compact" (speak nicely to your wife/SO).

Mine now both open/close in less than 4 seconds.