I need a wiper mtr. I've heard 55-56 Chev one also work. Who's got the best new ones? Anybody have a good used one?
Thanks, Ron :brick:
Ron.
Bought mine thru Concours Parts and Accessories, they also offer a switch that replaces the stock cable using your knob and bezel, looks stock not some aftermarket add a switch under the dash. The moter bolts on using stock mounts. Plus if I remember correct has a One Year Warrenty.
T 8)M
Thanks Tom,
The idea of the stock looking sw. replacement sounds good. I have their catalog so I'll check it out
BTW the horn thing turned out fine. I had a bad connection with the temporary wiring setup. :BangHead:
The headlight treatment you have on your car has always been my favorite. My family had a 57 in '59 that was quite
radical and a cover car on one of the early mags. The headlight were done that way, louvers.roll pans on both ends
2 piece bumpers both ends. It was Titian Red & the stock colonial or whimbelton, whatever the white was two tone.
For a custom it was quite fast. It had 2 superchargers....one thru each 4 barrel. Anyway; thanks again :deadhorse:
Ron :073:
Ron
I have a split bumper on rear of my car , son liked it so well he is putting one on the rear of his. Someday he will have a few minuites and set up some new picturers for me. Me not to smart as far as these confuisers :BangHead: :013: :067:
T 8)M
Ron,
You can add '57 Chev also for the wiper motor. Ford and GM all used Trico therefore inter change. Also, you might contact Steve Pierce for a motor. That is where I got mine. Took it apart, ran a new wire and Wa LA.
Regarding your folks car, I couldn't resist and went back to my old car mag library. The Ranchero does not match your color description and didn't know if a T-bird was a possibility so scanned two. If you can remember the mag I will check it out.
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(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i246/57ranchero/CarCraft.jpg) (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i246/57ranchero/CarCraft1.jpg)
Ron,
I bought one from Concours Parts and Accessories and it was fine. It is a Newport wiper setup, a little pricy. The switch comes with an ugly knob, but you can use a stock vent knob or orginal knob and original bezel instead, it fits right in the dash just fine. I posted a picture so you can see what it looks like. It looks stock.
Hope this helps.
Patrick
Well thanks to you guys, the wiper mtr shouldn't be a problem. :felix: After having the entire car apart I guess
a wiper motor aint a big deal. Just trying to get the stuff done before paint. It's only the cars 5th paint job in 50 yrs.
including orig. ( what a virgin) actually the Red Imron I did it and raced it all those yrs really held up well.
Thanks again, Ron :blowup1:
I alos used the Newport Engineering piece. It was a very nice setup, though it got a little close to my tall valve covers. Anyway, I paid the extra and got the shaft and stock knob assembly. It looked a lot better than the Pep Boys looking stuff that came with it. All in all, though, a very nice setup, though over 185 or so for the motor and I cant remember how much more for the shaft and knob. Trust me though, you'll pay over 250 for a nice 55-57 Chev unit, which is the same as the original `57 Ford electric units. I had one, they suck...1 speed, slow. Thats why I replaced it with the more modern and compact (lower amp draw too) outfit. Check it out on the web:
http://www.newportwipers.com/car.html
I have a brand new wiper set up from bought C.W moss in Orange, Ca a Couple of years ago. I Does not work my 1958 Ranchero. asking for $125.oo
Choptop,I'll keep your wiper setup in mind. I don't know if it'll clear my valve cover. I'll go down to Moss and see
if they have that part #. Proly Carpenter or somebody. I may have to use a stock one with the 429 and
MotorSport Valve covers. I'll just have to see before buying one.
Thanks, Ron :004:
It's newport Type. I got it of the Clearance Tables. Thats why i'm selling it for so cheap. That's what i payed for it.
I have a used one that came as a n extra with a 57 I once had that had the vacum that did'nt work but i fixed it. anyone interested I'll sell ti for $75 or best offer
jeaux :003:
Quote from: 57 Ford Kustom on 2006-12-05 05:31
I have a split bumper on rear of my car ...
I just noticed that. I have admired the tail lamp treatment but did not catch the split rear facebar.
Can I ask how you did it?
Guess I should have started a new thread. I don't get out much...
They are 59-60 Rambler ePay specials under 60 per pair re chromed. :005:
T 8)M :unitedstates:
Thanx for the quick reply!
How did you mount them? Were you able to use old brackets or have to fab something?
It was a combo using modified oringal and some steel I left the oringal pieces left on left right on right has a 1 1/2" gap on sides which my skirts fit behind. My son is mounting his with the brackets left on right side the bumper has only 1/2" clearence on side. He is not going to run cruiser skirts.
TOM :unitedstates:
Interesting.
I saw this custom bumper previously on another 57 while surfing the net and assumed it was a cut/modified Custom face bar.
Also interesting how you mentioned you left them spaced to clear the skirts. The Custom face bar for some reason does not wrap around the quarter closely and actually presents a poor appearance at the quarter. This will allow one to close that air gap.
Thanx For Sharing! :003:
As long as we're talking wipers has anyone figured out or thought of mounting wipers under the dash or using a British cable unit? The 55-56 Chev wiper does bolt right up that was the trick set-up in the 60s however anything that is Chev tri5 comes with a hefty price not to mention they're also 53 years old. :002: :unitedstates: