Wiper Kits

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 21, 2009 | 02:44 PM

dawolverine

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 310

Likes: 0

From: Weston-super-Mare (UK)

Wiper Kits

I'm looking at the options for windscreen wipers at the moment - my truck has nothing at all currently.

If anyone can share good/bad experiences, ease of installation, fit, installed pics etc of any kits available that would be very helpful.

Apr 21, 2009 | 02:48 PM

Old F1

Cargo Master

Joined: Feb 2008

Posts: 2,793

Likes: 128

From: Windermere Valley,B.C. Ca

Me too, same as he said, except I would like mine for the windshield.

Apr 21, 2009 | 06:40 PM

mytbtruck

Laughing Gas

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 792

Likes: 3

From: Sandy Run SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawolverine

I got my kit from Carpenters and it was easy to install. I definately had to have electric wipers with 2 instead of one. I guess whoever bought this truck could not see the extra 8 or so dollars for the optional second wiper.

Apr 21, 2009 | 07:45 PM

49willard

Cargo Master

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 3,337

Likes: 165

From: Harpswell Maine

I have not purchased the setup yet but I am planning on going with the SPW cable setup on my F-1. If you want AC I believe that there will be a problem using aftermarket setup in mytbtruck's post above. The popular setup takes a lot of underdash space.

Apr 21, 2009 | 07:59 PM

Kusto

Posting Guru

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 1,527

Likes: 2

From: Grande Prairie, Alberta

I stayed with the single wiper kit from sac vintage ford, and even if it cost an additional 8 bucks, I don't plan on running in the rain anyway.......have yet to do install.

Apr 21, 2009 | 08:00 PM

mytbtruck

Laughing Gas

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 792

Likes: 3

From: Sandy Run SC

I have already installed the a/c and the only problem was the defrost duct fittings. I changed the angle on them by cutting them in half and reversing the bottom half and used pvc glue to put them together. After that they cleared everything without a problem. I will get a picture under the dash when I finish with it. I need to get one more piece of flexible duct to hook up the defrosters.

Apr 21, 2009 | 08:36 PM

49willard

Cargo Master

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 3,337

Likes: 165

From: Harpswell Maine

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytbtruck

I am surprised that you didn't have more difficulty. With my heat/AC setup If I used the wiper kit that you used I would have had to lose all of the glovebox. I did not buy one of the popular AC setups and assembled my own with flea market parts. Pix in my gallery should demonstrate what I am referring to. Whose AC did you buy?

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Joe Kucinski

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

Brett Foote

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Michael S. Palmer

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Verdad Gallardo

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Joe Kucinski

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Brett Foote

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Brett Foote

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Joe Kucinski

Apr 21, 2009 | 09:53 PM

Okiedokie

Fleet Mechanic

Joined: Sep 2002

Posts: 1,622

Likes: 3

From: okla

Newport Engineering in my 53. Exact replacement for original vacum. The fifth one of theirs I have used, never had a problem. Joe

Apr 22, 2009 | 08:48 PM

#10

mytbtruck

Laughing Gas

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 792

Likes: 3

From: Sandy Run SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49willard

I Used Hot Rod Air a/c and I did lose most of the glove box. I am planning on mounting a radio/cd player in the glove box so it is not a problem. I think all the a/c units take out most of the glove box, don't know this for sure though. I tried to in put a glove box from Carpenters and did not like the way it fit so I decided to forget about a glove box.

Apr 22, 2009 | 09:13 PM

#11

B/B ford

Clean & Classy

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 1,656

Likes: 20

From: Riverside CA..

Quote:

Originally Posted by 49willard

I used the SPW kit and it is very adaptable. I mounted the motor in the drivers kickpanel. It works great, if I ever do need it I'll have it. I don't have any wiper blades installed for local cruising.

Apr 23, 2009 | 01:35 AM

#12

Julies Cool F1

Post Fiend

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 7,641

Likes: 21

From: Poway, Ca.

I also used the Newport Engineering system on my 51 - which had the Extra Cab electric wipers originally. I got it with the delay wiper switch and they work fantastic.

Here is the link to Newport Engineering if you want to window shop a bit:

New Port Engineering - Home of the Clean Wipe Wiper-Drive

Apr 23, 2009 | 02:03 PM

#13

dawolverine

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 310

Likes: 0

From: Weston-super-Mare (UK)

Good info this, has anybody used or seen the 'raingear' kit?

Apr 24, 2009 | 02:25 AM

#14

alanco

Senior User

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 412

Likes: 1

From: Fallon, Nevada

Wiipers for my windscreen..........

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawolverine

Well, with my '53, I changed the vacuum wipers to electric by getting a 6V electric setup, (optional on 53-55s) then using a 12V motor which only required making up a new output arm from the 6V and 12V arms. I use an aftermarket intermittent wiper control with it. I am not going to use any A/C in my truck that would go under the dash or I would have to use different wipers and lose the glove compartment. Since I will not give up the cowl vent or the wind wings or the glove box, I am thinking that I will go without A/C entirely. I tried an old fashioned window cooler last summer and it worked outstandingly well. (I am not in a humid climate). If I do go with A/C, it will be similar to the Cherokee/Wagoneer setups below the dash. As far as a radio goes, it is a AM/FM/CD combo mounted up high in a console fashion. Speakers are in the doors. I have a vacuum wiper set for 53-55 and one for a 56 less the 12V motor very cheap. (See the classifieds)

Regards,

Alan