11-10-2023, 06:28 PM | #1 |
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RPU wiper
I had a clamp on wiper mounted to the top of the windshield in my 1931 RPU. Since I installed the new top, the wooden header as part of the bow assembly precludes me from having this wiper. I would like to install an electric wiper, I am willing to drill the frame, but the wood in front of the window frame leaves me no space. Am I missing something here? Should I notch the header or has anyone mounted the wiper to the bottom section of the frame?
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11-10-2023, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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What kind of top do you have? There shouldn't be any wood by the windshield.
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11-11-2023, 01:36 PM | #3 |
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11-11-2023, 02:09 PM | #5 |
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Attached are pictures of the windshield wiper from my '31 RDPU which I believe is correct. Note the vacuum tube exits from the left and the curved part faces up (opposite from a roadster). Any chance you are trying to mount a wiper on the outside of the windshield?
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I want to use an electric wiper available from several sources. It mounts on the inside of the windshield frame and protrudes through a hole drilled in the frame. Currently, the spike which the wiper blade would attach to, would hit the wooden header which comes down in front of the upper part of the windshield frame. Warren |
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11-11-2023, 07:55 PM | #9 |
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