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OK I've replaced the old vacum-driven wipers with 12 V electic wipers. But where is the windshield washer??? There's no hole in the hood or on the cowl as far as I can see to mount a "squirter".Were windshield washers extra equipement on a 55 F-100?? Where can I find one today?? Were they hand (or foot) pumped or electric??
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Originally Posted by airwick51
OK I've replaced the old vacum-driven wipers with 12 V electic wipers. But where is the windshield washer??? There's no hole in the hood or on the cowl as far as I can see to mount a "squirter".Were windshield washers extra equipement on a 55 F-100?? Where can I find one today?? Were they hand (or foot) pumped or electric??
abe
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Man, you guys are bringing back memories of my old 1964 Rambler Classic. The rubber bag under the foot pedal leaked and the plastic bag on the inner fender was a real bugger to get filled without spilling fluid all over the place. Ahhh, the good old days. 
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ah Ramblers..... seats that reclined completely flat... a high school boys dream car... and Mom and Dad thought it was just a practical vehicle.
George !!! you old dawg
ah..the good old days fersure !!
john
George !!! you old dawg
ah..the good old days fersure !!john
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I'm safe, John. My first and current wife was the only gal I dated while I owned it back in high school. Heck, she was the only gal I EVER dated.
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There's a foot pump on E-bay now part nr B5A-17664 fits all 55/56 Ford/Merc pass cars. Would this fit a truck? What part nr do I have to look for? thanks Erik
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I would like to know where does the squirter / nozzle go and what does it look like? Anybody have any pictures ? I figure I can put anything under the hood to move water I just want to know what should go on the outside.
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Originally Posted by Christopher2
I would like to know where does the squirter / nozzle go and what does it look like? Anybody have any pictures ? I figure I can put anything under the hood to move water I just want to know what should go on the outside.
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There are a number of adaptations you can make. There are many cars/trucks that use nozzels that mount thru a hole in the hood, dual ones that mount in the center, or twins, one for each side. You could also use the "steath" nozzels that mount on the cowl and a little metal tube pokes out of the crack between the hood and the cowl. If you look around your friendly recycler's yard you can find plastic resevoirs of all shapes and sizes, some with electric pumps built in. Check hatchbacks and stationwagons for rear washers these usually have an electric pump.Since you've converted from vaccuum to electric, you need to add a new wiper switch, so consider one with a washer button, or add a simple momentary contact switch in a handy place.
A few feet of wire and washer hose should get you set to shower that dirty windshield.
Like Earl said the mechanical foot pumps rubber bladder would give out and wash your feet and carpet rather than the windshield, especially 50 year old rubber! (would you trust a 50 year old rubber?)
A few feet of wire and washer hose should get you set to shower that dirty windshield.
Like Earl said the mechanical foot pumps rubber bladder would give out and wash your feet and carpet rather than the windshield, especially 50 year old rubber! (would you trust a 50 year old rubber?)
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Hey, who needs a washer anyway? Do we drive these trucks in the rain?? The 57 chevy I had in college did not have washers on it. When I traveled on highways in the winter time and some big truck blew road dirt and salt on the windshield I would stop and get some snow and "wash" the window that way, or if I was really planning ahead I would put a wet sponge and a squeegie on the mat in the rear to clean the windhshield. Oh, the good old days!!
But no reclining seats in that '57!!
abe
But no reclining seats in that '57!!
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Yeah, Abe! What is it with this window washer stuff?
Next, I suppose, they'll be asking for cruise control, seats with lumbar supports, fanny warmers and a GPS!
These ain't Caddies, you know!
Next, I suppose, they'll be asking for cruise control, seats with lumbar supports, fanny warmers and a GPS!
These ain't Caddies, you know!
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