The Factory Five Type 65 Coupe had an option of an old style cable driven wiper setup. I didn't want to use that setup so I looked for a different solution. This documents what I came up with.

The first part of the design is dependent on my choice of using the stock 1987-1993 Mustang steering column. Using the stock steering column allows me to use the multi-function switch with the wiper controls. I found out that there are two different multi-function switches for the Mustang steering column. The first is one that came on the 1987-1987 Mustangs. The second is one that came on the 1990-1993 Mustangs. The 1987-1989 one is shorter in length and is the one I have chosen as it fits with the wheel that I selected.

1987-1989 Mustang


1990-1993 Mustang

The different switches are also different in their wiring. So you need to wire it to match the switch.



The switch also means that you need to use the internal governor which is the same from 1987-1993.



The second part of the design was to use a 1994 Mustang wiper motor. The 1987 to 1993 Mustang wiper motor used two connectors. The 1994 Mustang wiper motor uses just one. It is a cleaner design. It is also still available from Motorcraft. To hook up the motor to the switch and internal governor, some changes in wiring need to be done.



You will also need to fabricate a motor mount to secure the motor to the frame/body.

The third part of the design is the linkage. I thought that since the coupe was designed in 1964 that I would try to use linkage arms from a 1965 Mustang. This proved to be the right decision. The linkage is still available new from vintage Mustang suppliers. The installation requires some manufacture. Two brackets are required to be welded to the frame to bolt the linkage.



To attach the motor to the linkage, it uses a Z bar to connect the two pieces. I found that the Z bar for the 1965 Mustang and the 1994 Mustang were very similar.





The only thing that is needed to be done is to move the linkage arm pin needs to be removed from the 1965 Z bar and moved to the 1994 Z bar.

Grind and drill out the pin on the 1994 Z bar. Grind off the end of the 1965 Z bar and then press or hammer out the pin.



Place the 1965 pin into the 1994 arm. Secure it in place with a weld. When finished you have a 1994 Z bar with a 1965 pin.



Then all the different pieces need to be wired together.



When all this is done, you have wipers.