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Larry Jenkins · 12-25-2015, 05:26 PM

I either don't have the right Trico vacuum windshield wiper or I might have the wrong windshield frame. The holes in the frame don't match the wiper I have. So, a request from 30 CCPU owners..

Could you post close-up images of your wiper installation? Most appreciated!

Yes, I have Marco's drawing.

Larry

Vin-tin · 12-25-2015, 06:03 PM

I'm pretty sure all commercial vehicles, including the pickups, had a hand operated wiper.

Pickupman · 12-25-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vin-tin

I'm pretty sure all commercial vehicles, including the pickups, had a hand operated wiper.

That information is not correct.

Hand wipers were used on commercial vehicles through April 1930. So, Staring in May 1930, pickups used vacuum wipers.

Larry Jenkins · 12-25-2015, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pickupman

That information is not correct.

Hand wipers were used on commercial vehicles through April 1930. So, Staring in May 1930, pickups used vacuum wipers.

Mine is a May, 1930.

Larry

ModelAMike1930 · 12-25-2015, 06:32 PM

Hope this helps.

Vin-tin · 12-25-2015, 06:37 PM

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My bad. Should have looked it up before stating that. Thanks for correcting me.

C26Pinelake · 12-27-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Vin-tin

My bad. Should have looked it up before stating that. Thanks for correcting me.

You said pretty sure, not absolute! Don't feel bad, a lot worse mistakes have been made on this site. It is not tar and feather time. Wayne

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-26-2015, 07:09 PM

Is there a sorta "fits all" electric wiper for my June '29 Coupe?
Bill Rain-X

Brian T · 12-26-2015, 08:07 PM

Not to deter Larry with his vacuum wiper project, reminds me of a crazy idea of installing one in my Double A, memories from years ago of hearing that rhythmic flip flop noise was a facination that was drawing me to a project I would have regretted, however I saw that some cutting, carving and drilling was in order so I ditched that idea, so RainEx it is.

glenn in camino · 12-26-2015, 07:30 PM

Forget the wiper. Get some RainEX.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-26-2015, 09:13 PM

My 29 Tudor came with a red plastic wiper motor that is a "fits all" type as used on Cushman Trucksters, and maybe later Jeeps and golf carts with windshields. As I recall, it's made by EA Laboratories.

30aadoodlebug · 12-26-2015, 09:29 PM

I had a similar issue with a wiper motor that someone gave me a few months ago. The motor worked after I rebuilt it, but it just wouldn't mount to the frame. Come to find out, it was an after market replacement for a 31 Chevy coupe! (If any one knows someone with a 31 Chevy coupe, they are more than welcome to have the wiper motor).

Tom Wesenberg · 12-26-2015, 09:43 PM

I like your Model AA doodlebug with the new white plow. I spent the morning plowing snow with my Original Cub Cadet and a newly painted white blade. I knew after I sanded the rust off and used epoxy paint on the blade the snow would roll off the blade much better, but it works so much better than I expected, that now that I don't even mind snowplowing.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-27-2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I like your Model AA doodlebug with the new white plow. I spent the morning plowing snow with my Original Cub Cadet and a newly painted white blade. I knew after I sanded the rust off and used epoxy paint on the blade the snow would roll off the blade much better, but it works so much better than I expected, that now that I don't even mind snowplowing.

Tom,
Spray the blade with "PAM"--I use it under the clean deck of my rotary mower, to keep the grass from sticking. Armor-All works, also.
Those 2 products are great to "mist" your undercarriage & under the fenders, before a LOOOONG tour, for quick/easy clean up, afterwards.
Ray used to spray the front of his old Chebby Truck & the front of his trailer with "PAM", for EASY BUG REMOVAL, after his trip.
Bill W.

30aadoodlebug · 12-26-2015, 11:04 PM

Thanks Tom!

The plow is an original 1930 era "road king" rig. It has the shock bars that run under the frame. I have never been able to find any info on the plow, but the brass plate on the plow itself is pristine for its age. Sorry to hear that you had to plow, but at least you had fun in the snow?

30ccpickup · 12-27-2015, 05:58 AM

Info on wipers http://www.mafca.com/tqa_wipers.html

12-25-2015, 05:26 PM	#1
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper I either don't have the right Trico vacuum windshield wiper or I might have the wrong windshield frame. The holes in the frame don't match the wiper I have. So, a request from 30 CCPU owners.. Could you post close-up images of your wiper installation? Most appreciated! Yes, I have Marco's drawing. Larry __________________ Good enough.. Isn't.

12-25-2015, 06:03 PM	#2
Vin-tin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 543	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper I'm pretty sure all commercial vehicles, including the pickups, had a hand operated wiper. __________________ 1929 Coupe 1930 Coupe 1935 Ford 5 window coupe

12-25-2015, 06:37 PM	#6
Vin-tin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 543	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My bad. Should have looked it up before stating that. Thanks for correcting me. __________________ 1929 Coupe 1930 Coupe 1935 Ford 5 window coupe

12-26-2015, 07:09 PM	#8
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper Is there a sorta "fits all" electric wiper for my June '29 Coupe? Bill Rain-X __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

12-26-2015, 08:07 PM	#9
Brian T Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 1,377	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper Not to deter Larry with his vacuum wiper project, reminds me of a crazy idea of installing one in my Double A, memories from years ago of hearing that rhythmic flip flop noise was a facination that was drawing me to a project I would have regretted, however I saw that some cutting, carving and drilling was in order so I ditched that idea, so RainEx it is. __________________ Nothing can be made foolproof, ---- fools are ingenious bastards.

12-26-2015, 07:30 PM	#10
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper Forget the wiper. Get some RainEX.

12-26-2015, 09:13 PM	#11
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper My 29 Tudor came with a red plastic wiper motor that is a "fits all" type as used on Cushman Trucksters, and maybe later Jeeps and golf carts with windshields. As I recall, it's made by EA Laboratories.

12-26-2015, 09:29 PM	#12
30aadoodlebug Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 274	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper I had a similar issue with a wiper motor that someone gave me a few months ago. The motor worked after I rebuilt it, but it just wouldn't mount to the frame. Come to find out, it was an after market replacement for a 31 Chevy coupe! (If any one knows someone with a 31 Chevy coupe, they are more than welcome to have the wiper motor).

12-26-2015, 09:43 PM	#13
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper I like your Model AA doodlebug with the new white plow. I spent the morning plowing snow with my Original Cub Cadet and a newly painted white blade. I knew after I sanded the rust off and used epoxy paint on the blade the snow would roll off the blade much better, but it works so much better than I expected, that now that I don't even mind snowplowing.

12-26-2015, 11:04 PM	#15
30aadoodlebug Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 274	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper Thanks Tom! The plow is an original 1930 era "road king" rig. It has the shock bars that run under the frame. I have never been able to find any info on the plow, but the brass plate on the plow itself is pristine for its age. Sorry to hear that you had to plow, but at least you had fun in the snow?

12-27-2015, 05:58 AM	#16
30ccpickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wakarusa, IN Posts: 932	Re: Project unkown.. 30 CCPU vacuum wiper Info on wipers http://www.mafca.com/tqa_wipers.html __________________ http://MODELABASICS.com/ How Things Work on a Model "A" Ford Fordbarners, Feel free to use the pictures on my site to answer questions and create tutorials/tech articles.