I have a 1937 Ford humpback sedan with crank out windshield and original vacuum wipers that are only 3 inches in depth from headliner to roof top mount. Are there any electric motors that will fit this configuration for wipers without interfering with the headliner?
Yes it's spendy, but having used the company's products myself in the past I'm certain it would work for you: New Port Engineering | 1937 Ford Car Wiper Motor
Thanks...I bought this item after I sent they several pictures and waited for three months for them to supposedly make a special unit, but they sent me one for a 1938 and it was too large. I sent it back for a refund but had to pay $45 shipping just to get my money back. Is there anyone out there that has a 1937 ford with wipers above the windshield that has converted to electric wipers?
Look at Mitey Wiper. Might work for you. https://mightywiper.com/ Too bad about Newport. I have a unit in my '54 Ranch Wagon and it fit and works fine.
I have a might wiper in my '41 p/u but haven't put the arm on yet. They are small. https://mightywiper.com/the-mighty-wiper-dimensions/
I have installed Specialty Power's cable unit in several with No issues. I like the unit so well I installed it in my avatar 51 Ford and I live in the PNW. It gets driven a lot year-round. A pain in the *** or even difficult is just a little Challange to us that Can Do. With the Specialty Power's unit just the blade units (gear drive) mount above the windshield. They are connected with cut to fit metal tube, and I run the tube then down the windshield post and mount the Drive Motor in the Kick Panel where it's easily serviceable as needed. It's really quite simple and they also have quality wiper arms and blades of different lengths.
Sorry to hear that. I think that's the first time I've heard of any issues with Newport, and my personal experience with them has been great. Here's a thought for you: if your original vacuum motor is still in there, in good shape and working other than slowing down or stopping when you accelerate and the engine vacuum drops, try plumbing a vacuum reservoir in the line. You can find them under the hood of most any newer vehicle and can easily be tucked somewhere out of sight. I've run several cars with vacuum wiper motors that way and it works pretty well. It's an option.
Thanks to all; I do have the vacuum motors but when I purchased the car, they were not hooked up and suspect they are frozen in place. I called mighty wiper and they will work BUT, no park position, and each operates individually, so even if I wire both with one switch, can't be ***ured that they will stop in same place. I will look into the Speciality unit as well.
Or, simply have your vacuum unit rebuilt at Ficken Wiper Service. I had them rebuild my '51 wiper with great results. https://rebuildingtricowipers.com/
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