Click on this, https://oldsobsolete.com/products-p...-chrysler-windshield-wiper-motor-nos-ksb-385/ and zoom in on the picture. The wiper arm you are asking about fit this type of motor. The shaft has a hole out at the end where the small rod goes through, then under the chrome cover is a spring and clip that hooks the " V "ed slot on the shaft. Not the best system, but it does stay in place. The spring tension is not much since the wiper arm is basically parallel to the gl***.
That’s what I thought. I have a replacement motor that dad had put in the trunk many many years ago. I don’t know if it works or not and looks as if it never was installed
I used a Newport kit on my car. Excellent product. I know mine is totally different than yours, but I’d check out what they make for yours.
Second that for Newport. If you are going to run wipers and starting from scratch, Newport is the way to go.
I've done 3 chopped deuce cars, chopped deuce pickup and 40 coupe and have used the wiper systems from NewPort Engineering. Did the dual wiper system on the 5 window, tudor, pickup and 40. I did the single wiper on the 3 window. My daily driver deuce pickup has a Mighty Wipe single. I know the dual wipers aren't original looking but they sure make the wife happy going down the road in the rain. I also built several without wipers and on occasion been thru a highway patrol inspection and while no ticket was issued I did get a slight spanking for no wiper.
I’m welding up the p***enger side penetration and going drivers side only. The wiper will probably end up being a functional decoration
@nochop Hello, A lot of you folks don’t drive in the rain or moist weather with your hot rods. That is fine. But along the Westcoast of California, there is always moisture rolling in to the shoreline daily. It is a given. So, it is not just rainstorms that we all get in the fall-winter times (currently) but also the storms in the spring and summer from the Southern Hemisphere storms headed our way in its path. Most of the time, it is spray on our windows from the car in front that just went through a puddle or some water sitting on the road. Or you are late coming home at night and the daily fog bank won this round and has moved into shore for some slow/thick density vision. When our old wipers broke and we were caught in the mist or drizzle, we used what old T-Shirt we had laying around to reach around the open window and wipe off as much as we could. That was not the safest way to drive, but at least we could see as we got wet and got to our destination safely. After doing that a couple of times, we made a stick with a wiper blade attached. The p***enger was obligated to reach out and run the stick/blade across the front windows to clear up any mist or moisture. Some times when we got stuck at a stop light, I got out and quickly cleared the windshield, so I could see as I drove to the intended location. Normally, the speed at which one goes in a wiperless car will eventually clear the drops. But, I hate when that happens. A new motor from Ford Parts Obsolete near our house solved the problem, including a new rubber blade. Jnaki So, it is not a “no drive in the rain,” situation, which most do not do, but as coastal hot rodders using our build projects for daily drivers, rain? What rain, we have good tread tires, new or excellent brakes, no chip front windows, new wiper blades (or at least super clean edge rubber…) and a nice cotton rag behind the seat if needed. But, the one thing we always had was a small sealed bottle of Windex or Gl*** Plus to compensate for those idiots that go through any standing water. They have no idea that their tires that stick out of any car, let alone a hot rod, sprays and throws stuff onto our following cars, despite how far back we are. This “thing” we started a long time ago, (Gl*** Plus+ cotton cloth) is still in its specific compartment in our current daily drivers. Overnights at old road trip motels, to going along the central California coastline Highway 1. Or even going to the local grocery store/ local surf spots, always brings moisture of some sort to distort clear vision while driving. New clean blades, (wiped clean during the window cleaning prior to doing the local or long distance road trip…) wiper solution tank filled with clean solution of sorts and a nice clean cloth are the items of choice for us old hot rod folks. YRMV Note: For coastal influenced living, at least in California, Northern California gets more moisture than So Cal. It is a known geographical fact. So, there is a need for clean wiper edges to get the best vision while enjoying being in that old hot rod or daily driver trudging to the shop… 1967 Steinhart Aquarium location, San Francisco, CA Clear when arriving and after the walking tour and lunch, our friendly afternoon fog bank had rushed into the city to make those drives all over a little hectic for everyone.
I think I’m going to worry more about leaks from the windshield seal, cowl vent, door windows and roof insert than how well the wipers will perform.
^^^^ shows the razor sharp intellect of the common law makers. I’ve used New Port wiper kits several times and have always been happy with them.
My vacuum wipers functioned fine, I just didn't care for the inconsistent speeds so I hooked them to a power brake vacuum ***ist pump. $50 and seems to work great, a little loud as I have it under the dash but for how little it's used I can live with it.
If your driving on the Interstate in most of the country, at 70 mph, you will get ran over, rain or no rain. The traffic might slow down if its snowing, but not always. If you are driving with "normal" people, you have to live in their world.
Hello, A lot of times, the 1958 Impala windshield wipers when finished, just did not sit flat against the lower edge of the window, above the chrome strip. Above photo… So, when we knew in the middle of Summer that we were not going to get any moisture or rain in our cruising days and nights, we took off the windshield wipers. At the time, there were accessory caps that most chrome parts dealers had in stock and they fit right on the threaded ends of the motor. They were very popular items as they were not very expensive for a set of two. It was easy to pry off and have no wipers at all, but the knurled threads looked not good, by itself. So, the need for a nice chrome cap, just made for these standard knurled ends. Jnaki One had to pick and choose as to when to take off the wipers and put on the caps. Thursday nights to get ready for Friday night cruising or back on for Saturday at the drags… wipers had to be in place as it was “stock.” Just make sure you know the weather patterns in your “neck of the woods.” YRMV
1. Above 50 MPH the rain just blows off the windshield, go 50 MPH. 2. move your head back and forth like a wiper and your brain will compensate and let you see thru the rain, it's magic. 3. soak your stuck wiper motor in ATF for a week, it'll free up and work.
You can always use a manual wiper. Not the best but they actually do work when you forget to check the forecast before taking the Roadster
You should start the process by defining the problem you are trying to address. Then we can propose solutions that might be helpful. My opinion is that NewPort Engineering makes the best wipers for older cars, but I don’t know what you are looking for.
Some people like to say that because of the peer pressure to keep up with most traffic, but I drive 55, maybe 60 or 65 mph if I'm on a longer trip. I got used to being p***ed and having patience driving a semi-truck.
Put wipers on my coupe some thirty years ago. Required in Texas. Used a mighty wiper unit. Have power on a toggle switch. If going out of the area for overnight are longer. I do Rain X. Now at 50 plus mph the wiper cannot over ride the wind blast on the flat windshield. Now at city street speeds the wiper works good.
Some people like to say that because they have almost been rear ended many times, simply because they were only driving 5 mph over the speed limit! If you are diving a vehicle 15+ mph faster then another car, the amount of time it takes you to catch and p*** that car is very short. It sure seems many people on the Interstate drive +15 to + 20 over, and they think that because they are doing it, so is everyone else. Many are pretty startled when the see how fast they are approaching my rear bumper, especially if they jump into the "slow" lane to get out of the way of a faster moving car. Just one of the many reasons I would much rather not drive on the interstate if I can avoid it.
I agree 100% with Bob! I Rain-X the windows on my transport trucks & almost NEVER turn the wipers on. None of the "hot" cars I have had over the years had them. Even some of my "Cruisers" if they didn't work when I bought them I never bothered to fix them. God Bless Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...ar-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/
We drive to Florida from California every other year to visit our daughter. I drive 70 mph on I-10 almost the entire trip. 20 yrs ago everyone “seemed” to drive faster. In the last few trips I do get p***ed but not by folks going 85, yes there is the rare few, even the long haul truckers are not driving as fast as they once did. It could be the GPS they all have with direct communication with the company they drive for I don’t know. I’m not missed by sight because we use our red crew cab pickup.
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