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Re: [GMCnet] Wiper Pigtails [message #362019] Wed, 27 January 2021 18:58 Go to next message
Len Novak is currently offline  Len Novak   United States
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Ken,

A pic would help. Lots of junkyards in Las Vegas.

LEN NOVAK

On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 16:53 Ken Henderson via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> Early warning: I am now officially out of wiper motor pigtails (5-pin
> connectors with wires). All of the junk yards near here have been cleaned
> out and I don't expect to be in Atlanta any time soon to visit a
> Pull-a-Part. SO, if you're planning to order an electric wiper upgrade
> kit, be aware that I WILL NOT be able to supply a pigtail. If you're in a
> junkyard, for whatever reason, go ahead and get a pigtail. The 5-pin
> connector is used on virtually all GM trucks and SUV's of the '90's. Those
> on S-10's are easiest to collect because the ground wire and the other 4
> wires are in a separate bundle toward the driver's side. Other vehicles
> have the ground, only, routed toward the passenger side, thus complicating
> pulling the 12" or so you'd like to get. Cost should be This does NOT imply that those same motors work with my kit -- ONLY the
> '90-'96 Chevy Lumina APV/Old Silhouette, or Pontiac Transport front wiper
> motors fit it!
>
> Buying a new connector (pigtail) from a dealer, parts store, eBay, etc., is
> certainly possible -- but expensive. I've seen them for as much as $50,
> and seldom below $30.
>
> When I have them, I clean the pigtails and sell them for $10, so if
> anyone's visiting a junkyard and wants to earn a couple of bucks, collect
> and send a few to me; I'll pay $5.00 each. Just be sure they're not REAL
> dirty or oil-soaked, and that the latch is not broken.
> Here's the pattern we use, looking into the connector on the motor:
>
> LATCH
> -------------------
> |A C|
> | B |
> |D E|
> ------------------
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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*1978 GMC Kingsley*

*The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!*

*Las Vegas, NV* new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375



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Len and Pat Novak 1978 GMC Kingsley The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see! Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375 www.bdub.net/novak/
Re: [GMCnet] Wiper Pigtails [message #362099 is a reply to message #362019] Sat, 30 January 2021 00:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Ken,
We are able to supply plenty of the pigtails.


On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 4:59 PM Len Len via Gmclist
wrote:

> Ken,
>
> A pic would help. Lots of junkyards in Las Vegas.
>
> LEN NOVAK
>
> On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 16:53 Ken Henderson via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Early warning: I am now officially out of wiper motor pigtails (5-pin
>> connectors with wires). All of the junk yards near here have been
> cleaned
>> out and I don't expect to be in Atlanta any time soon to visit a
>> Pull-a-Part. SO, if you're planning to order an electric wiper upgrade
>> kit, be aware that I WILL NOT be able to supply a pigtail. If you're in
> a
>> junkyard, for whatever reason, go ahead and get a pigtail. The 5-pin
>> connector is used on virtually all GM trucks and SUV's of the '90's.
> Those
>> on S-10's are easiest to collect because the ground wire and the other 4
>> wires are in a separate bundle toward the driver's side. Other vehicles
>> have the ground, only, routed toward the passenger side, thus
> complicating
>> pulling the 12" or so you'd like to get. Cost should be > This does NOT imply that those same motors work with my kit -- ONLY the
>> '90-'96 Chevy Lumina APV/Old Silhouette, or Pontiac Transport front wiper
>> motors fit it!
>>
>> Buying a new connector (pigtail) from a dealer, parts store, eBay, etc.,
> is
>> certainly possible -- but expensive. I've seen them for as much as $50,
>> and seldom below $30.
>>
>> When I have them, I clean the pigtails and sell them for $10, so if
>> anyone's visiting a junkyard and wants to earn a couple of bucks, collect
>> and send a few to me; I'll pay $5.00 each. Just be sure they're not REAL
>> dirty or oil-soaked, and that the latch is not broken.
>> Here's the pattern we use, looking into the connector on the motor:
>>
>> LATCH
>> -------------------
>> |A C|
>> | B |
>> |D E|
>> ------------------
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>
> --
>
> *Len and Pat Novak*
>
> *1978 GMC Kingsley*
>
> *The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!*
>
> *Las Vegas, NV* new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
>
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
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Re: [GMCnet] Wiper Pigtails [message #362106 is a reply to message #362099] Sat, 30 January 2021 11:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Great! We'll have to start (WILL) start shipping your kits with that item
deleted,

Do you have enough to supply me for other customer?

Thanks,

Ken


On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 1:17 AM Jim Kanomata via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> Ken,
> We are able to supply plenty of the pigtails.
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 4:59 PM Len Len via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Ken,
>>
>> A pic would help. Lots of junkyards in Las Vegas.
>>
>> LEN NOVAK
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 16:53 Ken Henderson via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Early warning: I am now officially out of wiper motor pigtails (5-pin
>>> connectors with wires). All of the junk yards near here have been
>> cleaned
>>> out and I don't expect to be in Atlanta any time soon to visit a
>>> Pull-a-Part. SO, if you're planning to order an electric wiper upgrade
>>> kit, be aware that I WILL NOT be able to supply a pigtail. If you're
> in
>> a
>>> junkyard, for whatever reason, go ahead and get a pigtail. The 5-pin
>>> connector is used on virtually all GM trucks and SUV's of the '90's.
>> Those
>>> on S-10's are easiest to collect because the ground wire and the other
> 4
>>> wires are in a separate bundle toward the driver's side. Other
> vehicles
>>> have the ground, only, routed toward the passenger side, thus
>> complicating
>>> pulling the 12" or so you'd like to get. Cost should be >> This does NOT imply that those same motors work with my kit -- ONLY the
>>> '90-'96 Chevy Lumina APV/Old Silhouette, or Pontiac Transport front
> wiper
>>> motors fit it!
>>>
>>> Buying a new connector (pigtail) from a dealer, parts store, eBay,
> etc.,
>> is
>>> certainly possible -- but expensive. I've seen them for as much as
> $50,
>>> and seldom below $30.
>>>
>>> When I have them, I clean the pigtails and sell them for $10, so if
>>> anyone's visiting a junkyard and wants to earn a couple of bucks,
> collect
>>> and send a few to me; I'll pay $5.00 each. Just be sure they're not
> REAL
>>> dirty or oil-soaked, and that the latch is not broken.
>>> Here's the pattern we use, looking into the connector on the motor:
>>>
>>> LATCH
>>> -------------------
>>> |A C|
>>> | B |
>>> |D E|
>>> ------------------
>>>
>>> Ken H.
>>> Americus, GA
>>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>>
>> --
>>
>> *Len and Pat Novak*
>>
>> *1978 GMC Kingsley*
>>
>> *The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!*
>>
>> *Las Vegas, NV* new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com >
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>>
>>
>>
>> www.bdub.net/novak/
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>
>
> --
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> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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Re: [GMCnet] Wiper Pigtails [message #362112 is a reply to message #362019] Sat, 30 January 2021 19:18 Go to previous message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Len,

Here's the link to a photo of the pigtail:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/miscellaneous-gmc-stuff/p67902-pigtail-for-electric-wipers-for-gmc-motorhome.html

Ken H.



On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 7:59 PM Len Len via Gmclist
wrote:

> Ken,
>
> A pic would help. Lots of junkyards in Las Vegas.
>
> LEN NOVAK
>
> On Wed, Jan 27, 2021 at 16:53 Ken Henderson via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Early warning: I am now officially out of wiper motor pigtails (5-pin
>> connectors with wires). All of the junk yards near here have been
> cleaned
>> out and I don't expect to be in Atlanta any time soon to visit a
>> Pull-a-Part. SO, if you're planning to order an electric wiper upgrade
>> kit, be aware that I WILL NOT be able to supply a pigtail. If you're in
> a
>> junkyard, for whatever reason, go ahead and get a pigtail. The 5-pin
>> connector is used on virtually all GM trucks and SUV's of the '90's.
> Those
>> on S-10's are easiest to collect because the ground wire and the other 4
>> wires are in a separate bundle toward the driver's side. Other vehicles
>> have the ground, only, routed toward the passenger side, thus
> complicating
>> pulling the 12" or so you'd like to get. Cost should be > This does NOT imply that those same motors work with my kit -- ONLY the
>> '90-'96 Chevy Lumina APV/Old Silhouette, or Pontiac Transport front wiper
>> motors fit it!
>>
>> Buying a new connector (pigtail) from a dealer, parts store, eBay, etc.,
> is
>> certainly possible -- but expensive. I've seen them for as much as $50,
>> and seldom below $30.
>>
>> When I have them, I clean the pigtails and sell them for $10, so if
>> anyone's visiting a junkyard and wants to earn a couple of bucks, collect
>> and send a few to me; I'll pay $5.00 each. Just be sure they're not REAL
>> dirty or oil-soaked, and that the latch is not broken.
>> Here's the pattern we use, looking into the connector on the motor:
>>
>> LATCH
>> -------------------
>> |A C|
>> | B |
>> |D E|
>> ------------------
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
>> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>
> --
>
> *Len and Pat Novak*
>
> *1978 GMC Kingsley*
>
> *The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!*
>
> *Las Vegas, NV* new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
>
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
> _______________________________________________
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76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach
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