philipj Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I don't mean to be off in terms of the right forum, but it is hard to figure out where this would fall since I am not sure when this feature was first introduced on these vehicles, pre or post-war... To the point, was 1939 the first year for a windshield washer option for Buick? In any case, I would like to install something period correct in my vehicle and I would appreciate some pointers... Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 If you search the forum you will find your question has been answered. An example being this posting by 1953mack; Posted January 30, 2017 1941 was the first year listed in a 1928-1954 BUICK MASTER CHASSIS PARTS BOOK... Group 8.798, WASHER, WINDSHIELD (INCLUDES PUMP AND JAR) Part #1161652 1941 thru 1954 (Trico 87200-18w) Part #1167595 1941 thru 1954 (For use on 1941 thru 1952 cars when pump 1161652 has been installed) Part #604088.....1941 thru 1950.....Jar, used with Windshield Washer #1161652.....interchangeable with Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Chevrolet Part #1456147...1950 thru 1954.....Jar, used with Windshield Washer #1161652 only, Trico 82895.....interchangeable with Cadillac only I would just use RainX. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 I just found out that my vehicle is set up with the washer nozzles built into the wiper arm base... The next thing would be to find the original style glass jar and pump... Is 1161652 the part number for the nozzles or the pump? Was the pump electric or vacuum operated? I can tell this is going to be a challenge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 I guess 1161652 is the pump... Would you know the part number for the nozzles? Still waiting for Master parts book from Rock Auto.com... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Would this be Ok to use? I understand it is off by a decade but for the price, I thought it may be close enough... At least it is not plastic! Edited May 6, 2018 by philipj (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 I have found these photos posted by Grandpa plus additional diagram sent by Don Micheletti regarding the windshield washer option... I will contact him directly for more information... I anyone else has this installed and working in their vehicle I welcome your input. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Pictured are prewar and post war Buick (Trico) washer jars. The prewar Cadillac jars have a different design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 I got a bit off track in my Post #7, above. The pumps are different between prewar and post war. However, the jar (less the pump) and the mounting bracket are the same prewar and post war. The prewar Cadillacs use the same pump, but the jar and the mounting bracket are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Hello Grandpa, Thank you for the clarification regarding the pumps... Do you know if I can use the nozzles offered from Chevs of the 40's? What other post-war vehicle parts could be used for this purpose? The most difficult part to find seems to be the plated washer knob and on/off valve... I have no idea what can be adapted or where to find it... Dave Tacheny does not have any of these parts since it was a very rare option for the late 30's... Edited May 13, 2018 by philipj (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Hi Philipj, The Chevrolet nozzles pictured in post #9 will likely fit the tapped holes in the Buick windshield wiper transmission tower housing. For 1941, not all of the wiper towers have tapped holes (I don't know how the nozzles are mounted on earlier cars) . The design of the Chevrolet nozzle is somewhat different than the Buick nozzles; I doubt that anyone would notice. I purchased new nozzles for a 1960s MG (if my failing memory is correct). After machining them to the OD of the original Buick nozzle and re-plating them, I located a second original Buick nozzle for my 1941. I am saving the machined 1960s MG washer nozzles just in case I should lose one of the originals. The pull to operate washer valve for the Buicks is a bit hard to find. These washer valves do show up occasionally on eBay. Also, I found that on my 1941, the holes for mounting the washer bottle bracket have been pre-drilled by Buick on the left side inner fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 That is very good to know, and I only imagine that I have the later style (39-41/will get photos tomorrow) wiper transmission tower housings... Is the original Buick nozzle 90°? I will just probably use the Chevrolet nozzles and look for the pull handle and valve on Ebay... As for the mounting bottles, I was under the impression that they mounted on the firewall... If you can post more detailed photos of your complete set-up it would be great... Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Hi Philipj, Here is some more information for you. The text copy is from the 1941 Buick Service Bulletins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Hi Philipj, Some more information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipj Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Hello Grandpa, Thank you for the wonderful posting! It is the best and most comprehensive that I have seen to date... I would be very happy to find the AW-12-1 kit, but I imagine is nearly impossible... With time I hope to find all the elements and install them in my vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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