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BIG CHEVY 3600 01-31-2010 10:33 AM

What's a good wiper vendor?
 
I'm ready for electric wipers and wonder who to make the buy from. Anyone had good or bad experiences on this?

special-K 01-31-2010 02:34 PM

Re: What's a good wiper vendor?
 
Check that place Patrick`s in AZ.Ever heard of them?I can find his info if you can`t.Chevys of the 40s,too?

Dan in Pasadena 01-31-2010 05:50 PM

Re: What's a good wiper vendor?
 
A lot of the vendors sell the same kits. Also try Jim Carter Truck Parts and Bowtie Bits. Let us know what you come up with. I, for one will also (eventually) want to put a wiper(s) on my '46.

mbgmike 01-31-2010 06:05 PM

Re: What's a good wiper vendor?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K (Post 3770593)
Check that place Patrick`s in AZ.Ever heard of them?I can find his info if you can`t.Chevys of the 40s,too?

Patricks Antique Auto

They are bunch of good guys. They will go out of their way to help you.

clinebarger 01-31-2010 08:41 PM

Re: What's a good wiper vendor?
 
Newport Engineering. ive used alot of their stuff. http://www.newportwipers.com/product...9-46&make_id=2

joeelutz 02-24-2010 11:10 PM

Re: What's a good wiper vendor?
 
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I use the kits from Specialty Power Windows. They are made in USA and work great for custom installs. I put the wiper motor under the dash and ran the cable thorugh the windshield post on this 36.
http://www.hotroddynamics.com/Hines36Chevy.html
I'm also installing one of these kits in a 57 Chevy with a custom firewall.

BIG CHEVY 3600 02-25-2010 09:22 AM

Re: What's a good wiper vendor?
 
Most all the motors look the same; some have different material for brackets. My concern is to get the strongest and proper fitting brackets with the motor.

Big Port Jimmy 6 02-27-2010 05:57 PM

Re: What's a good wiper vendor?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by clinebarger (Post 3771411)
Newport Engineering. ive used alot of their stuff. http://www.newportwipers.com/product...9-46&make_id=2

+1 here

BIG CHEVY 3600 02-27-2010 08:28 PM

Re: What's a good wiper vendor?
 
In looking at their product it appears to be the identical wiper as all other vendors I have seen. That's at least 6 vendors with the same picture of the same wiper.
If that is the case the best place to buy a wiper is the cheapest place.

mbgmike 02-28-2010 12:39 PM

Re: What's a good wiper vendor?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by joeelutz (Post 3823395)
I use the kits from Specialty Power Windows. They are made in USA and work great for custom installs. I put the wiper motor under the dash and ran the cable thorugh the windshield post on this 36.
http://www.hotroddynamics.com/Hines36Chevy.html
I'm also installing one of these kits in a 57 Chevy with a custom firewall.


I agree these are some fine products. I have used them in 64-72 trucks. its alot of work installing them in these years but they work great. I bit pricey in cost and install but they are a fine product. I found most people do not want to pay the extra cost. Wipers don't seem to be a high priority to some especially when the cost so much. If going all out they are the way to go.


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