windshield wiper motor

[shopratwoody]

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

[57 Ford Kustom]

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.




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[shopratwoody]

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.   
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
Ron

[57 Ford Kustom]

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



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[RAWms]

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. 

r

[briney]

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

[shopratwoody]

Well thanks to you guys, the wiper mtr shouldn't be a problem.  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 

[JPotter57]

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

[fomocochoptop]

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

[shopratwoody]

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

[fomocochoptop]

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.

[jeauxbleauxsr@hotm]

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

[KULTULZ]

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...

[57 Ford Kustom]

They are 59-60 Rambler ePay specials under 60 per pair re chromed.



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[KULTULZ]

Thanx for the quick reply!

How did you mount them? Were you able to use old brackets or have to fab something?