47 electric wiper conversion

rogerthibault

I am putting electric wipers in my 47 brougham and would like to use the original dash knob to control it.   Has anyone done this and what motor did you use?  I have all the stock hardware and am wondering if there is a kit or motor that would work.  Thank you for any help you can give me.

Ol racer

FYI

Ive done '37's and 47's.  Just Goggle Universal Wiper Motors either 6 or 12V. Remove spring Clip & Arm from Vac Mtr, then put a short piece 1/8 angle, drill 3 holes then attach across the orig wiper mount holes. Need to cut & shorten the Electric Mtr then attach the Vacume Mtr Arm. They now have two Spd Mtrs and could wire to an Intermitten switch. One Unit I bent a tiny rod up to the Orig Switch. Its late, so find & post pic tomorrow.

40indianssgmailcom

I have been thinking on this conversion also.  Looked at Newport wipers and another brand of hot rod stuff. About $250 for everything but the dash switch was a question mark.  Will watch with interest

Glowplug

The switch that Newport uses will allow use of the OEM Hudson knob.  

Ol racer

Attached Universal Wiper Motor using your Hudson Link. About $50. if your handy takes a few hrs. I ran a rod from the wiper motor up to my '37 switch, on the other I installed a modern dash switch. The Newport is probably better since ready to install. I installed a CD/FM Radio that's small so unsure if stock radio clears.

40indianssgmailcom

The next question which will result in opinions, is the electric that much superior to a good vacuum system?

Ol racer

 A good question and agree sure to get pro & con's. Ive always been told by Experts (that are gone now) to always remove dual action pump since 'might' leak gas into the oil pan or leak oil out. However, a Vacume Reserve Tank might be an Excellent Idea to aid vacume wipers.

stbryson

Hello,

What are the thoughts on using a Trico electric vacuum pump to run the wipers?

Take care,

Steve Bryson