odat Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I am looking for the source for new duel wiper are s and blade setups. this is for the 31 153 coupe. it has the pin and twist type hookup and a cross bar to drive the second wiper. Are they the same as a ford A? or do we need something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Dick The wipers and pin are the same as the Ford, but the cross bar rod is shorter on the Ford than the rod on the Franklin. Also I found that the threads where the rod screws onto the wiper is a little different. If you get the Ford units, which are very nice, all you need to do is make a longer bar rod. If you are adding this to a 153 that doesn't have it already, let me know and I'll send you the measurements of how far the pin should be from the original drivers wiper and the length of the the cross bar on my 153. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odat Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 Great thank you. The car is already set up and has a set that is painted black and in very poor shape. I have new blades but the arms have seen better days. I may be able to find a way to make a new cross arm in the shop!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFitz Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) I've used Autoparts Store small brake tubing to make the longer Series 153 arm connecting rods to use with the Ford dual wiper kits. Cut the flared ends off to length. It's very close to the original OD and the right ID size to thread the ends for the wiper arm pivot screws. Then I had it chrome plated. Paul Edited September 5, 2019 by PFitz (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 3/16 stainless steel round bar and polish it. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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