Conversion Kit to Electric Wiper
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Conversion Kit to Electric Wiper
I bought one for my '54. It went right in with no more than the typical need to be a contortionist working under the dash. Got it from Mac's Ford Truck parts; about $240(!). Comes with the wires, a 2-speed switch, and a black ****.
BTW it looks like the motors prior to '54 are about $160 and for some reason the price jumps to $240 for the '54. That's OK, since I am (apparently) trying to spend as much money as I can on this truck.
Anyway, of course it works MUCH better than the vacuum system. The range of the wiper sweep doesn't seem to be quite wide enough though. I might be able to adjust some of this if I ever get time. Bottom line is it's well worth the dough.
Ed
BTW it looks like the motors prior to '54 are about $160 and for some reason the price jumps to $240 for the '54. That's OK, since I am (apparently) trying to spend as much money as I can on this truck.
Anyway, of course it works MUCH better than the vacuum system. The range of the wiper sweep doesn't seem to be quite wide enough though. I might be able to adjust some of this if I ever get time. Bottom line is it's well worth the dough.
Ed
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Conversion Kit to Electric Wiper
Thanks a million...the vacume wipers are going to get me killed...
PS Dnt feel bad, I think all of us have spent more then twice what their worth when were done...its better then being in the house and being nagged at!!!
PS Dnt feel bad, I think all of us have spent more then twice what their worth when were done...its better then being in the house and being nagged at!!!
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From: Everett, Washington
Conversion Kit to Electric Wiper
I've posted this before so hope you don't mind a repeat. You might try a wiper motor from a late '80's-early '90's Jeep Cherokee (classic). The motor will mount to the stock '53 F100 linkage (and maybe others) by slightly enlarging the 3 mounting bolt holes. Seems to work fine in my truck.
