What windshield wipers?

PK Socal · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:56 am Post subject: What windshield wipers?

I thought I'd taken everything I needed off my donor car. Now as I'm close to getting my buggy on the road I can't ignore it any longer. I have nothing for the windshield wiper assembly. So not only do I not have the parts. I don't even have anything to look at. Embarassed

It makes me crazy because the likelihood of me driving it in the rain in Southern California is pretty slim. But I would like to be legal.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Is there a particular year assembly that works well in a glass buggy. Is there even a link that shows exactly what the WW assembly looks like?

Geb · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:36 am Post subject:

I had the same problem too getting my buggy registered in Hawaii. To my knowledge CIP is the only place where you can get a new complete wiper assembly, less arms and blades. I would have had dash clearance problems (speedo) if I chose to go this route and I also didn't want to drill my hood. I ended up using a clamp on type from a T bucket to pass inspection. After passing I took it off leaving the wiring harness coiled up under the dash. If I ever need to put it back on I can do it in 2 minutes. Let me know if you need any links or pics.
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dirtybug · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:02 am Post subject:

When I was building a street rail I considered using a manually operated wiper, I believe it would satisfy most Law men. and there are no wires it just clamps on and you turn a handle back and forth to move the wiper Very Happy

PK Socal · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:02 am Post subject:

GEB. That sounds perfect. Any pics or links would be greatly appreciated.

andk5591 · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:03 am Post subject:

Take a look at some street rod sites - They make a small unit that can attach to the top of the windshield.
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5150bossman · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:04 am Post subject:

Just a thought, if you go off road at all and run across an occasional water crossing, the wipers (electric or manual) are real convenient for getting that muddy watter off the W/S without having to stop and get out to wipe the thing down (and hold up the rest of the group). I wouldn't think of going out without them.
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aquamanx · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:02 am Post subject:

Im using this Windshield Wiper Mount Assembly
http://bandkmfg.com/osCommerce/product_info.php?cP...3fe1a4dee7

PK Socal · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:07 am Post subject:

Thanks Aquamanx!

That looks like it will do the job.

donmac · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:16 am Post subject:

I got a wiper assembly off Ebay for $25 shipped. Here's one for sale now http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vintage-VW-Beetle-W...enameZWDVW, there are others. There are some for sale on the Samba classifieds as well. Arms from J.C. Whitney for $10 I think. Easy to hook up.

I thought wipers were silly too. I've been on two cruises, I used them both times Rolling Eyes

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Geb · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:37 am Post subject:

Heres the link of what I used & of the wiper assy from CIP:

http://www.tperformance.com/street_rod_store/mirrors_and_accessories/electric_wiper/

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D989%2D955

I'll post pics later of my buggy when I get home from work.
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Geb · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:42 am Post subject:

BTW, you might want to check first, because in Hawaii manual type wipers are not allowed, must be electrically powered.
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Gary0302 · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:06 pm Post subject:

In North Carolina, the law states that if you have 2 wipers mounted on your vehicle both must work and if you have one it must work; there is no mention of a requirement for it to be motorized. So my application is for NC only; as mentioned earlier, the laws vary by state. Nevertheless, here is a photo of the hand operated wiper blade from JC Whitney, and the mount from B & K Manufacturing:

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tgodber · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info guys. I printed off the pictures of the Bandk and JC Whitney hand operated wiper. I will show it to my friend tonight.
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Mike_CNYBuggy · Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 1:45 pm Post subject:

anyone know where I can get that clamp?

lostinbaja · Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 5:42 pm Post subject:

You can get the clamp here: http://bandkmfg.com/buggy.php

I got caught in a cloudburst last summer, It is amazing how well the wiper actually works, even without a top on the buggy.
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EVO3 · Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:19 pm Post subject:

I was told by someone, that as long as i had one of these on board,

i was legal. I really dont want wipers on my buggy as i dont see any point in it. Especially since you can just put Rain-x and it works as good if not better than wipers.

lostinbaja · Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 5:22 am Post subject:

slalombuggy · Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 7:29 am Post subject:

What's a windsheild???? Very Happy

. Oh ya that thing that adds a bunch of drag to the car...... Cool

Never run one, if I'm on the high way a helmet works wonders and I can hear my I-pod too.

brad

Mike_CNYBuggy · Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 7:57 am Post subject:

BL3Manx · Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 8:55 am Post subject: Re: What windshield wipers?


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