Add Simple Factory Intermittent Windshield Wipers to Your 73-78 Ford, Mercury, 78-79 Lincoln

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1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Ford LTD Mercury Grand Marquis Lincoln Town Car Continental Intermittent Windshield Wipers Delay Add Easy Factory Plug And Play

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@robertlombardi2228 Ай бұрын

Didn’t realize how simple it is to add intermittent wiper switch to these old cars. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

You're welcome! Yeah, most options were plug and play back in those days. Stay tuned for adding power doorlocks to the LTD and other options to the Country Squire.

@AlexanderWaylon Ай бұрын

Talk about literally Merriam-Webster definition of “Expertise.” There are assembly line workers that don’t remember this knowledge decoding part number group codes. Absolutely beautiful collection. The Ford Family of Fine Cars is strong on your estate sir.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

🤣😂 thanks, buddy! It was bread into me at a very young age. However, I guess I did teach myself most of this stuff. It was my family, though, who pounded Ford, Mercury, Lincoln in my head.

@leightonfarms4962 Ай бұрын

Amen!!

@billroberts9044 Ай бұрын

Tony is out in the "Boatyard".... 😂

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂

@roseanntrotta911 Ай бұрын

Hey Mr. Tony - Absolutely Fantastic Video. Watched it closely and it so Cool what you did. Could we do the same thing to our 1986 Bullnose F-250 we would just need to find a different switch. With all our best, Roseann & Dan

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thanks, guys! Of course you can. I can bring everything up with me, and we can do a video on it.

@bhthedog Ай бұрын

Tony, we are so much on the same page, with regard to the mid-‘70’s full-size Ford products. Over the years I’ve been shopping for a ‘73-‘75 Country Squire. Every one I see is missing some options I “have to have.” Except, unlike you, I pass on buying what’s 80-90% of what I’m looking for. Years go by, still no Country Squire in my garage. You’ve opened up a whole new way to look at listings from now on, knowing options can be added.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you! That's what I'm here for.

@machpodfan Ай бұрын

Outstanding work! As others have commented, the upgrade concept makes your videos unique and fascinating, and motivational! More power to you👌👌👌

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I hope to continue when time allows.

@markovr6 Ай бұрын

Really appreciate the attention to detail in these videos Tony, fascinating to watch and thanks for being so meticulous. Can't wait to see more progress on the upgrades to the Country Squire. And no, I'm not going to tell you that the green Grand Marquis is too nice to part out 😆

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Lol! Thank you very much! I can't believe the people who think that one could ever get the money back out of that mercury that it would cost to make it a dependable daily driver.

@roseanntrotta911 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video Mr. Tony! This is so darn cool!!!! We watched this carefully and we suspect we could do this to our 1986 Ford pick up. Our best to you always. Roseann & Dan

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I can bring one with me, and we could do a video installing it on your truck.

@garycorbin2789 Ай бұрын

I had a 06 Chrysler 300c that didn't have automatic headlights, I did some research and found out that the loom and supporting hardware were already in place , was able to source the factory switch for the 07-08 model which has the A detent on it , was able to simply swap out and like this tutorial worked a treat !

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Wow! That's awesome. I'm really surprised that something that new made it that simple for you.

@jeffpurtell5676 Ай бұрын

Plug and play! Great video.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you! There are so many options like this on all of the 60s-80s FoMoCo products. They made it simple, so if it was on the order form, it was easy to add as it went down the line.

@klwthe3rd Ай бұрын

All of Tony's content is stellar but i have to admit that it's these how to upgrade videos i love the most. There is no other content llike this online that will show you step by step instructs(taking it slow and easy) on how to perform these upgrades on your Ford product vehicles. I am going to use these for reference in the future and it's nice to learn from a true enthusist/professional.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much once again, Sir! I'm glad these are what you like because they're what I like doing the most. I feel like most people don't have a clue how simple some of these things are to do.

@klwthe3rd Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657 I"m really look forward to a complete tutorial on the hidden headlamp doors(diagnosis and repair) for these cars. So many when bought have issues with them and it would be nice to know how to approach and properly fix them.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I hope to get one done. It's had to ever get them totally fixed, but you can definitely slow it down.

@klwthe3rd Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657 I understand but seeing the correct diagnosis procedure to attack the problem is a huge help too. I remember you replace that check valve on the parts car Mercury so that's something to look out for if the door go up immediately.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Yes, and those are available on eBay.

@MaxM-mm9ho Ай бұрын

Hi Tony I’ve been watching you for a while and can relate to your interest in the 70s ford and Lincoln Mercury cars. My favorite as well. Your last video on the green Mercury plugged fuel line, I had a similar experience with my 78 for Thunderbird. I solved it by blowing compressed air from the fuel pump back to the tank. It pushed out the blockage. I then added some sea foam treatment in the tank with fresh gasoline. It sent all the debris from the tank into my fuel filter. After it finally cleared out, I installed a new filter and started using 100 percent gasoline which made a huge difference. In fact that’s all I use in both my 78s. Enjoy your videos!

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it. I could do the same thing with this Mercury, but I don't believe it will ever be back on the road, and I don't want to spend any more money than I have to on it. There's so much of it I need for other things, and you'll probably see where most of it goes.

@DTPAINTER Ай бұрын

Another great vid Tony! I did the exact thing on my 78 Bronco....but with ONE wrinkle! The wash motor would not work. After much research I found there is one wire on the harness that needs to be moved in the connector to get the wash motor to work. Just a note for those who might do on a mid 70s F series or Bronco.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Hmmm. I don't remember that in the 78 I installed it in.

@treyreed6203 Ай бұрын

Love the white collectors series Lincoln! And I agree about the dash in the 78 & 79 Lincoln, that’s why I bought a 79 town car. And I just bought a new windshield wiper knob for my Lincoln town car and it’s the same as what was in the ford truck. lol cost saving feature for ford/Lincoln at the time I guess.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Sure it was. That knob was used pretty much across the board and ran through 91 in the trucks. I'm glad you agree on the dash. 79 is number 1 for me!

@markbehr88 Ай бұрын

Tony, that opening shot looks like a 1978 Ford, Lincoln Mercury press release for the new models(for the three on the end). What a line up! 👍👍👍. That intermittent wiper function was also on our Australian assembled 1965 Ford Galaxies. Wonderful tips Tony. Especially releasing that headlight switch.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thanks, Mark! I guess I do have somewhat of a dealership out here! When you get a chance, will you please look at the brackets that came in the box with the game table?

@markbehr88 Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657 Yes Tony, I will get onto that over the weekend for you. 👍

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@gh2687 Ай бұрын

Sorry 5days late. Been to busy , but another great informative video. Thanks Tony

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thanks, buddy! I totally understand the busy thing. I was planning another video this evening, but it will be tomorrow now.

@gills3141 Ай бұрын

just a comment for you because you are awesome and made me a amazing harness for my truck! God bless you! All things for His glory!

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Sir! I appreciate you all very much!

@HemiChrysler Ай бұрын

which god ?

@bbocir477 Ай бұрын

There is also an alarm option! It was installed on the end of the illuminated outside lock assembly. It was triggered by the dome lights and was armed by the door key. Door locked armed , unlocked de armed. I found a 76 landau with it and just piggybacked all the harnesses from the horns to the key switches. Plug and play like you say! Cool option!!!

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Yes, Sir! I have talked about this in some of my other videos and still plan to do a more detailed video on the subject. Thank you!

@jime.9185 Ай бұрын

Tony, another great tutorial video. I can imagine this upgrade being a whole lot easier without having to think about camera angles. Thanks for showing us how. The GM cars are not that easy as some intermittent wiper controls are in a stalk on the steering column although sometimes they're in the instrument panel. I think they used a different motor also, Be glad you're working on Fords. You may have heard this before, but you are can make a tool for the rings used to fasten radios and headlight switches in from a cheap 3/8 deep socket the right size. Just grind the end enough to leave two nibs straight across from one another the right depth and thickness then just use a thumb wheel rachet if needed. I prefer to tighten with only the socket. Hope you find this helpful Jim E

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm definitely glad I'm not working on GM vehicles. And yes, I have heard of doing that with a socket.

@kroge007 Ай бұрын

These are just great videos!!

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it.

@kevindoxey Ай бұрын

Gosh I love your cars!!! I remember the first truck I had when I started driving was a 1976 GMC Sierra short bed single cab with a 350 and a/t. The only options it had was bucket seats and a console period!which was an odd option at the time for sure! I wanted delayed wipers. I believe I bought the delay box from JC Whitney? Anyway, it was an add on control box that you attached to your dash. You would turn on your wipers and then turn on the delay box and adjust it as to the delay speed you wanted.Each time the wipers would come on there was a distinct click sound! I thought it was the neatest thing!!! I also had an FM radio converter added to my AM radio! Thought I was a big dog at 16 years old!! I've driven Lincoln Town Cars for the last 33 years and love them but the car I have always wanted is a 72-74 Lincoln Mark IV and I have never bought one. Life has just gotten in the way too many times. Now that I'm getting older It's not a necessity and actually I don't have the energy any longer to mess with one but sure do LOVE them. Your cars are soooo awsome! Wish I lived close to you so I could see them in person and talk with you! I'm in Northeastern North Carolina.Thanks so much for your videos! I didn't think there was anyone else out there that actually loves these cars and options like I do!

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

What a great comment! Thank you! Did that GMC have the radio antenna in the windshield with terrible reception? I remember those trucks well. I didn't even know JC Whitney had that intermittent wiper system. That's wild for back then. To be quite honest, at my age I don't know why I keep buying. There's no way I'll be able to get it all done. Thanks for watching and commenting! Much appreciated.

@kevindoxey Ай бұрын

Yes, the antenna was in the windshield. The truck came with an AM radio to which I added the FM converter. As for the delayed wiper box, I'm thinking JC Whitney? Not really sure but it worked great and I thought it was a big deal back then!

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I understand. I had an FM converter in a 68 XL.

@DSP1968 Ай бұрын

Another great overview, tony. The intermittent windshield wipers were a standalone option on the Lincolns of this era.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you! I was pretty certain that they were. Crazy how Ford gave you so much in that convenience group for $103.00.

@HelpingHand-ic4wt Ай бұрын

It's looking like the local Lincoln Mercury dealer new car lot in 1978 and that guy who bought the town's only LTDbird a few years ago is getting a new car.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I never looked at it like that! 🤣

@stebo-pv2hq Ай бұрын

you have some great cars.i have a 74 ltd coupe,looking for a '71 mercury marquis coupe next

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you! I love the 74 LTD.

@rbcrain2469 Ай бұрын

Hi Tony, great car collection. My 78 Mercury Monarch was pretty loaded. The power locks were the plunger on the front doors. You would pull up to unlock all 4, and push down to lock. Your 74 LTD looks like it has the same plunger..

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you! I know exactly what you are talking about, and no, the LTD power doorlock switches go on the doors just like the Country Squire and Mercury. If you stay tuned, you'll definitely see me adding the power doorlocks to the LTD. The Torino Elite and LTD II had the doorlocks like yours. Even the earlier 70s, Cougar had those until 77.

@mannfan12 Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657 The ‘78 Cougar also had the plunger. But you could also get the rocker switch down on the door panel. It was an either or of course. The XR7’s had the rocker switch and all the other trims below had the plunger type. I know this because I used to own a ‘78 Cougar Brougham - I had the plunger type. Those things didn’t work all that well - especially in cold weather. I believe they did away with the Brougham in ‘79.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Yeah, those Cougars were like the LTD II, so that would make sense.

@MCML50 Ай бұрын

Hi Tony, as usual i very much like to se you do this work, and i supos that the first owner of this car did not pay for this option.👍👍

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Thank you! No, they were not listed on the original window sticker.

@rightlanehog3151 Ай бұрын

Tony, I can do without power windows and locks but driving without intermittent wipers would be tough. 😁

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I don't really wanna do without any of it. 🤣

@rightlanehog3151 Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657 I noticed😉

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂

@david-wilkerson1967 Ай бұрын

People talk about the dashboard in the 78, 79 Lincoln when they switched over to the Mercury/Ford style, I’m sure there are some different reasons for that, but I always thought they simply did it just to make it different from the Years before, just because it needed to be different for the newer model, not necessarily better, not necessarily worse, just something to show everybody that it was the newer model?

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I personally think it looks way more expensive/sport luxury, perhaps. I can tell you firsthand that 78-79 is definitely way easier to work on than the previous years. Thanks, Dave!

@david-wilkerson1967 Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657 I believe you, when you tell me that, it looks easier to work on, and I do think it actually looks better, and I remember Adam mentioning that it was more cost-effective than the old one so it definitely made sense to make the change

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

It was definitely cost-effective, and for me, such an improvement in so many ways. I do much prefer the 79 over the 78. They did some strange things with the 78 dash appliques, where the 79 was all wood.

@ericheld4382 Ай бұрын

Wonder how many people bought theses car and never realized they had intermittent wipers or tilt wheel, unlike GM cars that had a separate lever for tilt, fords you push the turn signal lever forward if they never read the owners manual or it wasn't pointed out they may have never known.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I've been planning to do a video on Ford tilt wheel. I showed so many people back in the 80s that they had tilt, and they had no idea.

@ericheld4382 Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657 my grandmother had a 77 Grand Marquis she had no clue it had tilt until i was playing in it and discovered if the push the turn signal lever forward it tilted after grandpa bought a new 90 F250 XLT Lariat (his last new truck in red of course) he bring it over to the house to show it off and the first think my then 15 year old self does check to see if it had tilt it had everything else those trucks had the nicest seat too.

@KensHobbies409 Ай бұрын

Speaking of Intermittent Windshield Wipers, I still yet have to find a Modual for My 87 Crown Vic as I do have the switch sitting in one of My Drawers. Also a rear bumper.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I would think that would be a very easy part to find for a Crown Victoria since I'd thought most of them would have had it by 1987. Although it was on the turn signal stalk, wasn't it? I'm not sure how those worked because I've never had one without it.

@KensHobbies409 Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657Yes, It is on the turn signal switch & does turn clockwise to turn on.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Hmmm. I'm gonna have to pay more attention. The Town Car lifted up notches and then had a knob on the end to adjust the delay.

@georgewilson1184 Ай бұрын

Do you miss the old Plumger switch for head lights that prevailed on just about all vehicles back in the day Now it is all rotary knobs some of the Semis have rotary knobs some still have the old plunger switch a lot of your big commercial vehicles have toggle switches or Rocker switches and the Europeans since the 1960s introduced the world to Stalks oh well sorry this got a little long

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Nowadays, you rarely even have to turn your headlights on with your fingers. They just come on! Things have gotten way out of hand! You can't add options like this to vehicles anymore.

@dougbelanger3479 Ай бұрын

Grab that hood release cable for your black car

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I'm definitely going to. That was broken when I bought it almost 30 years ago.

@johnrussell3869 Ай бұрын

I wanna know how you put the keyless entry on that pick up...????.......also code then right left pops pass door and trunk on mk7 does that pop pass door on truck and does trunk function pop tailgate lock?

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I did that upgrade for the first time in 1997. I've done 5 or 6 of them. I have several videos from start to finish on how to do it. It doesn't open the left door first and then hit the 3-4 button to open the right door. No tailgate function on this one. This is the first of several videos adding the factory Ford keyless entry and keypad.👇 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r6efhdKazJPQZmg.htmlsi=9Y0gTxk1y30bfSRA

@johnsupko6615 Ай бұрын

You would think it would have been cheaper to just make one dash panel and one switch an give every car the intermittent wiper option

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

It's all about choices. We'll, at least it used to be.

@Kyfordman1989 Ай бұрын

What do you know about more modern town cars? I’ve got a 97 Lincoln signature series and I’m trying to find out how the program a key fob. I have watched KZfaq videos or they say the car should do. My car does not do one tells me to rotate the off switch 11 times and your hair chirp, and the doors lock or something, and the other one tells me to push the keypad on the outside certain sequence, no luck

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

It is programmed by the keypad. I had one out here once and never got it to work. I assumed it was a bad driver door module. The key cycling came with later models.

@peterdelestrez8880 Ай бұрын

Is there one available for Chrysler and GM early 70s models.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I really don't know. I would think so.

@VVT4ME Ай бұрын

Is there any way do to this for a 71 LTD?

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I'm not sure. I'd have to see one with it.

@georgewilson1184 Ай бұрын

It just don’t make sence why that option wasn’t standard on all Fords Lincoln’s & Mercurys and I mean all their vehicles because A engineer at Ford invented it back in 68 or 69 about 25 years ago there was a low budget movie about this can’t recall the name it was not shown in all parts of the country and FoMoCo tried to acquire the Patent from the engineer I think he made it a struggle to get it but it should have been in everything from Lincoln on down to Pinto Bobcat LN7. EXP Ranger Courier A/C should have been standard in everything and I mean everything it’s a safety feature for drivers because it helps reduce fatigue and the international Brotherhood of Teamsters always made that argument in their labor contracts and all Cars Pickup trucks & Vans should have RH Mirrors & standard tint safety glass & AM / FM stereo all band weather band Radios

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Let's not forget rear window defrost! The movie was called "A Flash Of Genius," staring Greg Kinnear.

@georgewilson1184 Ай бұрын

Yeah ok I did not get to see it I was extremely limited in Chicagoland area Greg Kinnear was great Portraying the Late Robert Crane in Auto Focus good movie very naughty content he got murdered in the end his friend Carpenter ??? Who knows there is a little detail they kept out of that flick they were filming guys too Crane & Carpenter may have , may have swung both ways ??? And they got into the black mail game on filming these guys & gals if Carpenter was really innocent then he could have been murdered by any one A Woman or an jealous husband or boyfriend or brother or father of one of those Women very Sick sad situation ok back to business I apologize for getting sidetracked but I love Trucks & Cars and when it comes to Big full-size Fords Mercurys Lincoln’s fully equipped is the only way they should be I feel the same way you do Tony I am knit picky about that on any Cars or Trucks and I usually can scan a vehicle over & know if something was deleted or not ordered

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

If it doesn't have it and I can add it and find it, it will get it.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

I watched that movie on Netflix. It was a good movie, but it was stretched out way longer than it needed to be.

@georgewilson1184 Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657 he prefered Mercury Colony Parks then when he was married to Patricia Olsen it showed the back of a 71 or 72 Country Squire then to the end of the movie when he stops by the Mariposa apartments to see his son Bobby he is driving a used bear Ford Torino Squire wagon he has fallen on hard times not making the money he use to make

@Dangerous_Drivers_of_CA Ай бұрын

Too bad my Mustang doesn't have keypad entry.

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

It's always been mind-boggling to me that they never put it on the Mustang!

@klwthe3rd Ай бұрын

@@tonyscarcare5657 Really? no keyless entry option on the 1979-1993 Mustangs? or the 94-04 either?

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

He's talking about the keypad on the door. "Remote" key fob entry was available starting in 94 on the Mustang, I believe. No keypad has ever been offered on the door.

@ferrochinabisleri1587 Ай бұрын

What's the purpose of upgrading a so called "'parts car"?

@tonyscarcare5657 Ай бұрын

Simply just to show everyone how it's done if they want to do it. These parts will be parted out with the rest of it when the time comes. I like showing people how to do simple upgrades. I've bought several cars for this purpose.