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FirstA · 12-31-2013, 12:35 PM

I got a new manual wiper from a vendor. I thought finally something simple to put together, one nut, what could go wrong. Alas I does not fit. My window frame is from a 28 AA and still has the original tube for the wiper. The new wiper is too short to fit thru the tube and allow the handle to bolt on. Also a very sloppy fit. Is there a bushing that goes in the tube? Maybe the AA used a different wiper. Any suggestions?

Bob C · 12-31-2013, 12:45 PM

I think it is for an open car. The one Snyder's sells says the shaft
must be lengthened to work on closed cars.

Bob

700rpm · 12-31-2013, 02:18 PM

"It's always something!" —Roseanna Roseannadanna (Gilda Radner)

FirstA · 12-31-2013, 10:47 PM

I see where Burts says it has to be lengthened. Like so many other after market parts I have purchased, you have to make them fit.

Doug in Maryland · 01-01-2014, 08:16 AM

That is what I had to do with the one I bought years ago. I found a length of steel rod that was the same diameter, cut the repro wiper shaft and welded the appropriate length of rod in. Yes, seems that there is always something to tweak, but at least we can get reproductions and don't have to make many/all of the parts from scratch.

Ed Saniewski · 01-01-2014, 08:39 AM

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FirstA, I had the same problem when I was restoring my 29 82A. The repop wiper shaft is too short and is chrome plated. Call Burt's in Colorado and see if they have an original wiper in stock. It should be painted black before you install it.

Ted Duke · 01-01-2014, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug in Maryland

That is what I had to do with the one I bought years ago. I found a length of steel rod that was the same diameter, cut the repro wiper shaft and welded the appropriate length of rod in. Yes, seems that there is always something to tweak, but at least we can get reproductions and don't have to make many/all of the parts from scratch.

I agree, I remember the 70's and difficulty in finding Model A parts.

Ted

FirstA · 01-02-2014, 12:38 PM

Thanks everyone! All help is appreciated.

John Duden · 01-02-2014, 03:45 PM

so what do you have to put in for a bushing?

JTW · 01-02-2014, 04:16 PM

I have had several untouched originals and not seen any bushings. The wiper shafts moved easy without excessive slop. It would be interesting to hear from someone who has done some research on this

12-31-2013, 12:35 PM	#1
FirstA Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Three Forks, MT 59752 Posts: 71	Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU I got a new manual wiper from a vendor. I thought finally something simple to put together, one nut, what could go wrong. Alas I does not fit. My window frame is from a 28 AA and still has the original tube for the wiper. The new wiper is too short to fit thru the tube and allow the handle to bolt on. Also a very sloppy fit. Is there a bushing that goes in the tube? Maybe the AA used a different wiper. Any suggestions?

12-31-2013, 02:18 PM	#3
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU "It's always something!" —Roseanna Roseannadanna (Gilda Radner) __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole. Last edited by 700rpm; 12-31-2013 at 04:04 PM.

12-31-2013, 10:47 PM	#4
FirstA Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Three Forks, MT 59752 Posts: 71	Re: Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU I see where Burts says it has to be lengthened. Like so many other after market parts I have purchased, you have to make them fit.

01-01-2014, 08:16 AM	#5
Doug in Maryland Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 100	Re: Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU That is what I had to do with the one I bought years ago. I found a length of steel rod that was the same diameter, cut the repro wiper shaft and welded the appropriate length of rod in. Yes, seems that there is always something to tweak, but at least we can get reproductions and don't have to make many/all of the parts from scratch.

01-01-2014, 08:39 AM	#6
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 964	Re: Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) FirstA, I had the same problem when I was restoring my 29 82A. The repop wiper shaft is too short and is chrome plated. Call Burt's in Colorado and see if they have an original wiper in stock. It should be painted black before you install it. __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

01-02-2014, 12:38 PM	#8
FirstA Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Three Forks, MT 59752 Posts: 71	Re: Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU Thanks everyone! All help is appreciated.

01-02-2014, 03:45 PM	#9
John Duden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,854	Re: Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU so what do you have to put in for a bushing?

01-02-2014, 04:16 PM	#10
JTW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Owls Head Posts: 257	Re: Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU I have had several untouched originals and not seen any bushings. The wiper shafts moved easy without excessive slop. It would be interesting to hear from someone who has done some research on this __________________ Driving old Fords since 1947