| mikek6741 | -- 05-15-2025 @ 6:40 AM |
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I have a '37 humpback 4 dr. sedan with original vacuum wipers; I need to convert to 12 volt electric and only have the 3 inch depth to work with above windshield configuration. I looked at the Specialty Windows/Wiper part with worm drive but am concerned that mounting the motor on the passenger side kick panel area and going vertical with the tubing then horizontal to line up with the drive for the wiper may cause too much of a bend for the worm drive tubing. Has any one done one of these installs or do I need to look at another product that will work with this limited space. I am enclosing a picture of the area above the windshield that I have to work with. Best Regards, Mike Krupp
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| 51504bat | -- 05-15-2025 @ 6:54 AM |
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Newport Engineering lists them for a '37 car. I've never installed one on a '37 but used one of their units on my '54 Ranch Wagon. Fit and worked perfectly. Worth checking them out. IMO FWIW they have a good rep on most forums. https://newportwipers.com/product/1937-ford-car/#wiper-motor ______________ No signature
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| trjford8 | -- 05-15-2025 @ 7:21 AM |
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Since you have converted to 12 volts you might want to look at the rear window wiper motor in a modern small SUV. The cost would be relatively cheap at your local Pick N Pull. These should be narrow enough to fit behind your header panel.
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| JayChicago | -- 05-15-2025 @ 7:47 AM |
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Had a '37 streetrod that came to me with similar set-up, wiper motor in the kick panel driving a cable in a tube up the A pillar. It worked well, even with the tight tube bends. BUT... Thank God I did not have to install it! It must have been a nightmare to get the tube bent exactly right in the very tight constraints running up the A pillar. Then further tight bends to get under the passenger wiper transmission over to the drivers side. Nightmare! Based on what I saw, I would recommend you find another way.
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| carcrazy | -- 05-15-2025 @ 9:53 AM |
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How about using one of these? https://www.ecklers.com/electric-wiper-motor-12-volt-with-hardware-67-21824-1.html#customer_reviews
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| CharlieStephens | -- 05-15-2025 @ 11:30 AM |
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If it was me I would probably rethink the whole thing. I would probably decide on rebuilding the vacuum wipers and carrying a container of RainEx. How often does it rain , and even more important how often will you be driving in the rain? Charlie Stephens
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| carcrazy | -- 05-15-2025 @ 11:43 AM |
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One option of course is to have your original wiper vacuum motor rebuilt. You can connect it to a remote mounted storage tank with check valves. This should allow you to store enough vacuum to keep the wipers working during vehicle passing maneuvers or climbing short hills.
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| Kens 36 | -- 05-16-2025 @ 8:54 AM |
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If you decide to retain and rebuild your vacuum wiper motor, I highly recommend Melissa at Clean Sweep Wiper Motor Service. Melissa Klein Clean Sweep Wiper Motor Service 3395 NW Elm Ave Redmond, OR 97756 email cleansweepwipers@gmail.com tel# 541 410 5671
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