69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

[Douglas C.]

Are there supposed to be spring clamps on the hoses going to the wiper actuator, and if so what size / where to buy?

Thanks.

Doug

[Terry M.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

Are there supposed to be spring clamps on the hoses going to the wiper actuator, and if so what size / where to buy?

Thanks.

Doug

I generally do not see spring clamps at this location on 1969 Corvettes except on restored cars.

[Douglas C.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

I generally do not see spring clamps at this location on 1969 Corvettes except on restored cars.

Hi Terry,

One reason I asked is I think I see a clamp on the actuator hose from the recent new post Low Mile 69 L89.

Any thoughts on this?

Tks. Doug

[Mark D.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

Hi Terry,

One reason I asked is I think I see a clamp on the actuator hose from the recent new post Low Mile 69 L89.

Any thoughts on this?

Tks. Doug

I wouldn't use that as an example. Don't get me wrong, it's a great car but, it shouldn't have the clamp(s) there. Not only is it way non-typical, the clamp itself is also.

[Terry M.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

Hi Terry,

One reason I asked is I think I see a clamp on the actuator hose from the recent new post Low Mile 69 L89.

Any thoughts on this?

Tks. Doug

Doug,

I try to get the best -- read most original --- cars in the house for my Advanced Judging Seminars, but when I am on my game I worn the students that no Corvette-- Bowtie, Crossed Flags, or whatever -- is 100% correct. At best we have to remember our standard is Typical Factory Production. Many Corvettes exited St Louis with non-typical parts or installition. Then there is dealer and/or owner inspired additions or delitions or changes. I urge my students, you, and anyone reading this to remember: "There are no Corvette virgins!" and you can quote me on that.

[Joe L.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

Are there supposed to be spring clamps on the hoses going to the wiper actuator, and if so what size / where to buy?

Thanks.

Doug

Doug-----


I can tell you for absolute certain that my original owner, September, 1969-built convertible NEVER had hose clamps on the vacuum lines to the wiper door actuator.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

Doug,

I urge my students, you, and anyone reading this to remember: "There are no Corvette virgins!" and you can quote me on that.

That red 79 was close....

[Terry M.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

That red 79 was close....

Is that like being half pregnant?

I over heard a lot of conversation about that car from the rubber bumper judges, and they did not agree with your assessment. THat said some folks who paint cars for a living were on your side. Interesting car.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

Is that like being half pregnant?

I over heard a lot of conversation about that car from the rubber bumper judges, and they did not agree with your assessment. THat said some folks who paint cars for a living were on your side. Interesting car.

Yes, I know.
I think that they're full of it, and did make that known through back channels.

I'm not much of a rubber bumper guy but that was a nice car.

[Mark D.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

Is that like being half pregnant?

My wife, Anne was like that for a few minutes. After my first daughter popped out and and only Baby B was left, she was only half as pregnant as she was...kinda.

I'm going to bed...

[Bob D.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

Doug

My experience (not that it is all encompassing) with 68/69 wiper actuators is that they did not have any type of clamp on either vacuum hose. When I have seen them the owner usually was using them to try to compensate for a leak in the vacuum system.

Bob

[Terry M.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

My wife, Anne was like that for a few minutes. After my first daughter popped out and and only Baby B was left, she was only half as pregnant as she was...kinda.

I'm going to bed...

Mark, Allow me to offer a tip: Don't tell your wife about this post.

[Mark D.]

Re: 69 wiper actuator hose clamps?

Mark, Allow me to offer a tip: Don't tell your wife about this post.

She would react as she always does...