how to tell differnce wiper motor hide and std.

[72 chevelleconv.]

Hi I have a 72 Chevelle and need to order a new wiper motor. I purched the car apart and dont no how th tell if I need a hide a way motor or the std type. can some one decribe the difference or point me in the direction of a picture of one or each? Thanks

[molhannah]

If your car came with the high-end trim or SS package chances are they are concealed wipers. If you can look at the chrome panel the blades rest on you might see wear marks that indicate where they rested in the off position. If it's low on the trim there concealed. You can find the wiper motors from donor cars all these cars if equipt with concealed wipers will interchange. 68-72 Chevelle; 68-72 Lemans; 68-72 Cutlass; w/o shaft lever control 68-72 Skylark w/o shaft lever control; 70-72 Camero 70-72 Monte Carlo 70-72 Firebird; 70-72 GMC Sprint. Hope this helps with your quest.

[72 chevelleconv.]

Thank you for the reply,my stainless peice has been restored and I cant see any marks. what I relly need is a picture of someones wiper moter of a non hid a way car and maby I can compair tmine to it. Thanks for the info I will look for one from a doner from your list.

[molhannah]

I came across the part numbers
concealed wiper motor is 4939586
non-concealed wiper motor is 4918442
Also none of the non-concealed parts are interchangeable with the concealed, other than the passenger side linkage. The drivers side linkage will not interchange with either style.
If find a donor car with concealed wipers it's best to grab the linkage also. It's only 5 small bolts and the unit slids out.