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Topic: Floor wiper pedal ?
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68newbie
Journeyman Posts: 9
From: beaverdam, va. USA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-28-2001 10:56 PM
   
Im restoring, or I guess you copuld say making a very nice daily driver, a 68 Mustang coupe. Its a V8 car, 302, and has shoulder belts. I was puting in a new floor carpet when I noticed a small foot pedal to the left side of the floor board. I had not paid any attention to it previously, so this time I pressed it down, and the windshield wipers came on. Was this standard or a special order option ? Its pretty neat and I guess would be pretty handy for a sprinkle of rain. This may seem like a dumb question to you all as my username states I am new to this and would appreciate any help I can get . Thanks HP
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6549
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-29-2001 12:00 AM
Newbie,Welcome to M&M! Nice to have you with us. I've only heard of your peddle, never actually seen one. I'm sure someone will be along to answer your question.  SteveW
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1214
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-29-2001 01:34 AM
All my Mustangs have been 69 or 70`s, however I beleive the pedal is for the windshield washers, & the wipers automatically come on with the washers.
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68newbie
Journeyman Posts: 9
From: beaverdam, va. USA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-29-2001 08:37 AM
Thanks for your responses. Keep them coming !
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67mike
Gearhead Posts: 164
From: Arab,AL
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-29-2001 09:13 AM
Our 67 has that pedal also.mike
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 17927
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-29-2001 09:42 AM
Ye VA there is a pedal there!!Yes the 68's have a small foot pedal which connect to the washer bag under the hood and activates the wipers. Most washer fluid bags are "dust" by now but can be replaced with an aftermarket or resto one form all most all Mustangs Vendors. Check to see if you have the metal tubing in place (up on firewall cowl area inside engine bay)for the fluid lines (which were rubber) most have been removed or are cracked badly and need replacing any way..
Again Welcome to M&M..
Stop by Sams Place and say hello to the Gang.
sam
Hampton,Va
www.1968mustang.org
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5674
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-29-2001 10:33 AM
Welcome. By now you know that it's the washer pedal. Love those 68's! On the 3rd day after God created 65's, he created 68's! LOL! Just a LITTLE bit biased!
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 17927
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-29-2001 11:39 AM
I keep telling y'all all the Mustangs before '68 were "test mules" In 68 they got it right...
sam
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68newbie
Journeyman Posts: 9
From: beaverdam, va. USA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-29-2001 09:39 PM
WOW ! Thanks to all of you for some very helpful information. I too am very fond of the '68 considering that was the year I was born, and the year my father survived his tour in Vietnam ! Once again thanks and rest assured that I will be back with some more "newbie type" questions. Harold
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1768
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-29-2001 10:34 PM
Hi HP,
A few years back I had a 68 coupe also a 302 & an auto. The pedal is for the wiper washers. If you press the pedal lightly not to spray the washers it works great in a light rain almost like intermitant wipers. ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
87 Crown Vic
96 Ranger Extd Cab
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 04549
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2062
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 04-30-2001 04:34 AM
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Originally posted by 68newbie:
WOW ! Thanks to all of you for some very helpful information. I too am very fond of the '68 considering that was the year I was born, and the year my father survived his tour in Vietnam ! Once again thanks and rest assured that I will be back with some more "newbie type" questions. Harold
Thank your father for me(for serving our country).
Welcome to M&M.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 17927
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-30-2001 05:37 PM
Yes Please tell your DaD thanks from me too!~Harold don't forget to drop into Sams Place and introduce yourself sam
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68newbie
Journeyman Posts: 9
From: beaverdam, va. USA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-02-2001 01:13 AM
Ill certainly pass your thanks along to my Pop. He will be happy. Sams place ? Whats the location ? I live 10 minutes west of Kings Dominion if you know where that is. Thanks again Harold
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68newbie
Journeyman Posts: 9
From: beaverdam, va. USA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-02-2001 01:26 AM
Sam, disreguard the above question about your "location". I take it you are talking about the 68 Mustang web site which I actually found before this one. It is very helpful and neat too. Thanks Harold
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 2062
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 05-02-2001 03:43 AM
Sam's Place is a forumn here. It's where we all hang out.
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1077
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-02-2001 11:46 AM
Harold, just a note from a fellow '68 coupe owner, in '68 some models had the bag for the washer fluid, but most had a plastic "jug". Be sure to get the right one for your car. I think the cross over was around march/april. Check with some other folks to verify that though. Good luck with the project. You can see mine at the link below. It to is becoming a nice daily driver! I figure if you are going to own such a piece of history, it deserves to be shown to the world! Motor on  ! Jeremy------------------
Jeremy
'68 Coupe 289ci w/ 4brl
M&M Member #685
http://www.geocities.com/bibbs76
MCA Member #49134
Help make the world a better place, drive a Ford!
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 17927
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-02-2001 07:33 PM
Ok Harold...I'm sitting (location wise) at the Mouth of the Cheaspeake Bay just South of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel ------------------
Sam
The 1968 Ford Mustang
www.1968mustang.org
(coming soon)
or
www.mustangs68.com
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1077
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-03-2001 10:41 AM
quote:
Originally posted by bibbs68:
... in '68 some models had the bag for the washer fluid, but most had a plastic "jug" Jeremy
I apologize for the screw up. It was '67 when the switch was made. Sorry Harold.
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