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Does anybody know what the differences are between the hidden wipers and non hidden on the early 70's models? I know the motors are different... but are the trans. and wipers too??? Anyone???

*scratches head* gotta say, dont have a darn clue :)

*COUGH* postwhore... *COUGH*


we all know thats my job... :biggrin:

89Iroc doesn't know? :grinno: First time I've ever seen that happen.

Sorry man I dont know.

Maybe contact GM or do some research with images.

But to clarify your question... Do you just want to see the visual difference or do you want to know about the different motor mechanism?

Well, I know the motors are different. I'm not sure which I have. so, I am wondering if the trans. and wipers are the same. That way I'll just put the either motor in, and it'll work, (or not).
The local parts stores have to order both and I don't really want to pay for one I cant use. (go figure.)

id say go to the chevy dealership and ask the parts guy to pull the part number for the correct part. If the part number is the same for each, then you know youre good to go.

The driver side arm on the hidden wiper has extra support to it. I BELIEVE you can use either type arms on either type system depending on the hood you have on your maro. Wasn't aware the motor and trans' were different though. The difference is that the hidden wiper's system had less room to work with - hood clearance is different - and the regular arms would rub on the hood.

PS - Have hidden wipers on mine with aftermarket fiberglass hood... still rubs, had to screw around with the hood to get the wipers not to rub and as a result the hood isn't sitting just quite right. BUT gotta have wipers, so getting steel hood when I redo the paint.

earlsfat, that is one good lookin' ride you got there! I hope mine will look that good some day. *sigh* 70 or 71? how long you had 'er?

70 - bought in August of 04. Hate the tiny drag rims and tires on the front, but new ones are a bit out of my budget this year. Too busy correcting minor stuff: mirrors, brake lines, carb, clutch, new stereo, etc... The guy I bought it off of never finished it. It needs a little cleaning up but other than that she ROCKS! Expensive, but fun as hell.

Yeah, gotta love 'em!! I had a '71, now I own a '70 and it needs a lot more work than yours!!! Do you mind if I ask how much you paid?
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Nuthin' but second gen stuff! WHOO HOO!!!

hey them rims sets it off, makes it look even tougher

14,500. Not original by any means, but I knew what I wanted and paid accordingly.

NastyZ28.com - 2nd gen camaro owners group! Use it all the time. they also have the other gens i think they're at the top, but one hell of a great reference site.

Thanks about the rims. Centerline Convo-Pro's, I like em, but with the front tires being so skinny I'm not real comfortable driving it at normal speeds in turns, you know? One of those tiny things gives and it's all over!

(Hafta update the pics in my sig, that bigass pic is a little much).

I see what you mean on the handling side of things, you need at least a 15x8 up there

I spent a couple grand on a clutch and having the exhaust system legalized, parking brake, etc. I wish PA wasn't such a bunch of geeks about the exhaust though. MAN it was beautiful with the turn downs - ended right after the mufflers. It's amazing what a few extra feet of pipe will do to the sound level.


I've sworn off mechanics for everything from there on out, unless I can't afford the tools to do the job. I can't afford to pay every jackass that wan't to quote me one price and double it when I get the bill.

Hey 70, back onto the theme of the thread, I did just get a bunch of parts for the wiper system (jug, cap, lines, etc) from the Paddock. Mine didn't have anything past the cowl area. Wipers worked, but no blue juice to clean things up. As far as the arms go, I haven't seen anyone selling the arms for a 70 - 73 with the hidden wipers. I have seen all the other years for sale though.

Well, it turns out mine has the hidden arms and trans but the non-hidden motor. What a mess! anyway, I got the motor replaced now and everything works great! Even the juice! just needed a little cleaning and some lube and a little elbow grease. Whoo Hoo!