1955 wiper switch and cable

[Ronald R.]

My 55 had a 56 switch and cable, all the switches I can locate have one or two vacuum lines and a push button knob. I saw one that looked correct in Carlilse but turned out to be a 56 or later switch that had been plugged and altered to appear correct. Is this the best I can expect? Any picture of correct knob and switch would be appreciated. thanks For any help. Ronnie

[John S.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

if it was a 56 it would not have been plugged.

[Ronald R.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Does the knob have the push button? or blank or just the hole? thanks Ronnie

[John S.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Does the knob have the push button? or blank or just the hole? thanks Ronnie

Blank with a setscrew

[Ronald R.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Ok I thought this is what I was looking for! I have had no luck anyone know of one? thanks Ronnie

[John S.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Ok I thought this is what I was looking for! I have had no luck anyone know of one? thanks Ronnie

55 cable length is 28 5/8". 56/57 has the same body and stem with a 35" cable. 56/57 are available.

[Ronald R.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Thank you, I can get the cable changed. Are these OEM or reproduction? And doyou know who might have one? thanks ronnie

[John S.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Thank you, I can get the cable changed. Are these OEM or reproduction? And doyou know who might have one? thanks ronnie

Yesterday I received a email from corvette central. In it they have a section called "Swap Meet". Go to item #3724062 and you will find gm cable #3724062. Let me know where you send the switch to have the cable replaced and how much they charge.

[Ronald R.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

thanks Jay M can do it shorten your for $35 or $60 for new

[John S.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Ron, it's a good thing you did not delay on purchasing the wiper switch from CC. There appears to be some 56 owners that have been looking for that switch for quite a while. I had always looked at the switches I have with 35" cables as backups for 55s.

[Bob W.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Ron Who is Jay M and does he repalr all c1wiper switches or just 53-55 parts?

Bob

[John S.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Ron Who is Jay M and does he repalr all c1wiper switches or just 53-55 parts?

Bob

Jay Maxwell, Capital Restoration, all C1 wiper parts

[Ronald R.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

thanks for the heads up!

[Tyler T.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Try:

T 17470 Vacuum Wiper Motor Switch For 1955-1956-1957 FordThunderbird

Looks to be the same. I have both cars.

Tyler

[John S.]

Re: 1955 wiper switch and cable

Try:

T 17470 Vacuum Wiper Motor Switch For 1955-1956-1957 FordThunderbird

Looks to be the same. I have both cars.

Tyler

Even the closest Ford wiper control switch will have two items(aside from the cable) that will be different than a 55 or 56 Corvette switch.