I'm building a 32 three window coupe in Virginia and must have one windshield wiper. The arm needs to be five inches and the wiper needs to be 7 inches. What have any of you used or modified in this same situation?
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I'm building a 32 three window coupe in Virginia and must have one windshield wiper. The arm needs to be five inches and the wiper needs to be 7 inches. What have any of you used or modified in this same situation?
PM or E-Mail Member "Henry Rifle" - Jack's been through it all with the Virginia process.Quote:
Originally Posted by 323wc
Take a look at the Mighty Wiper, this was recommended by N&N Fiberglass for my '32 3W coupe.
Mike
I don't know if you have the wiper motor yet. On both my '34's, I use a "hotrod" motor, same as a marine unit. Specialty Power Windows make a billet wiper arm that can be purchased "bent right or left or straight", cut to lenght, and the blade can be cut as well. I don't care for the billet look ,but they did resolve a problem for me and besides, I painted them black, so, no more billet!!!:whacked:
Mike
I like Rain-X best
Unless Rain-X started making wiper kits your comment does not help get a title in the state of VA where they require a minimum of one wiper. As I read the original message the question is how to comply with the State's strict regulation for a 5 inch arm and 7 inch blade on a 7 inch windshield. The math says mount the motor shaft exactly 2.5" above or below the glass for an exact fit, assuming no frame on the glass, and an exact 7" clear space. This is why I suggested talking to Jack, who ran that gauntlet with his '34 not too long ago. Sorry if I mis-read the original problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by DA34GUY
Sorry if I tripped yer trigger.Quote:
Originally Posted by rspears
Got no sense of humor, huh?
Don, even though a sense of humor is good, it has its place. As Roger mentioned, your comment about liking Rain-X didn't help solve his dilemma. With your many years of rod building experience, it would have been nice if you had offered a solution along with the humorous comment. Unlike some other rodding forums you like to frequent where short, humorous replies are the norm to someone asking technical questions, here at CHR we try to give legit answers when someone asks a specific question. It's informative to everyone, especially the newbie who's just starting out like me. That's just one of the reasons I think CHR is the best forum, especially for someone needing technical help. We also like to have fun here but the majority of the members are quick to help someone in need first. JMO
Mike
Geez, looks like he already had 3 good answers and possible solutions to his wiper arm problem....I like humor.....and Rain X!!!!!!
I like the RainX answer.
I probably over reacted, but then again, no, I don't have much sense of humor for questions about how to deal with the DMV. When I see a legit question about what seems to be an unworkable situation (how do you comply with the law for a minimum 5" wiper arm & minimum 7" wiper blade when you have a 7" windshield?), and that question is a guy's second post to the forum, then to me an "I like Rain-X" answer is not really very funny, especially coming from a guy who has built many, many very nice rides, and who has a vast knowledge of how things are done. That said, I still say that my answer guiding him to another experienced guy who has recently run the gambit with the VA DMV in a fine chopped '33 highboy is right. What works in AZ, or SD, or CA or anywhere else is likely irrelavent to the guy in VA, where the real question is "...why would they ever pass a law like that??? Does not matter, he's got to find a way to deal with it, or move. Talk to a guy who has experienced the pain before you, IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by DA34GUY
Geez, sorry.... Didn't know it was a matter of life and death!!!!! I guess I just don't bother much with the DMV..... My other answer was worse, Think I'd move the heck out of Va. and go some place where the state powers-that-be actually concern themselves with issues that actuall matter and not how to make life miserable for Hot Rodders!!!!!
Actually, making light of a situation can often put a more realistic perspective to it and make the solution easier. Anything else just creates stress and I'm just too dang old to bother with the stress bs........ Life is far too important to be taken seriously!!!!!!:LOL::LOL::LOL:
As far as just how important it is to the poster.....don't see him making any response to the postings after his initial question.....Maybe it isn't so important that a bit of humor is out of place???????
Wipe that grin off your face Severson. Go sit in the corner and take florida with you. :3dSMILE::eek::whacked:**)
Us a Mighty Wiper and Ur proplem is solved!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by 323wc
Ya guys happy now?:HMMM:
Thanks for the input so far. I checked out the Mighty Wiper, but the cost is a little high for me. What I'm looking for is more of a self manufactured solution saves money and gives more satisfaction.
If a Mighty Wiper is too spendy, Why not jut put a manual wiper (25 - 30 bucks) in it and B done with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 323wc
The local DMV inspector won't know the differance.
Then if and when you do drive in the rain ---
GET OUT THE RAIN-X:LOL:
A Mighty Wiper is $125. It works. Their blade and arm - not worth the extra $20. The $39 boat wiper - well they are clunky, plus do have some operational problems. The Mighty Wiper with a Big Al's adjustable wiper arm and blade will work. Yep, they are, along with the wiper motor - a bit pricey - but it's a safety device. You're building a rod - and they are expensive. So, is a couple hundred bucks a lot to pay for personal well being - not if you have just pasted your dream car up against - say an 18 wheeled truck just because you didn't see it with the rain.
(I just hope it isn't my Mighty Wiper equipped car you pile into after I move to VA next year:mad:)
Some folks have used the wiper motors from the rear of a mini van, Chysler or GM. They are usually pretty small units and blades and arms are usually available from most rod shops (at least the ones around my area, anyway).
IC2 wrote:When you coming south Dave?? NY getting to cold for ya??:LOL::LOL:Quote:
(I just hope it isn't my Mighty Wiper equipped car you pile into after I move to VA next year)
Maybe I'll wave at you when my wife drags my ass through VA on the way to Florida.:LOL::LOL:
Bob - We hope to be somewhere South of NYS by this time next year(it was in the low 50's this morning - and in the Adirondacks/Saranac Lake area last week - frosty windshields:eek:) - so when you travel I-81, wave as you go by the Roanoke-Salem area - at least that's what the plans look like at this moment in time:DQuote:
Originally Posted by mopar34
So what was the verdict? Which one did you go with?
I have the same issue and purchased the single speed motor from Speedway. Haven't tackled it yet, but seems to be a decent option and it was less than 50 bucks including the switch..
I think I'm going with the same solution. The arm on the Speedway wiper is 7 1/2 inches but looks like it can be modified.