RRconductor Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I am new here and recently purchased a 1933 Buick Series 60 sedan street rod. I was wondering if anyone has or knows of an upgrade or conversion for the windshield wipers. Thanks for any help in advance. Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I knew a man who used electric cable driven wipers from a 60's or 70's Jaguar to put excellent electric wipers on a 1937 Packard. Motor under the dash, cables up the "A" pillar and across the top of the windshield. Nice looking street rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRconductor Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Thank you for the information and the compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRconductor Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Thanks for the info Ben, I use rain x on my daily drivers and on my 1969 and 1968 Pontiacs and it works great. I just feel better knowing the wipers will work if needed. Thank you for the compliment on the car. Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnybaba Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hi... I have used marine Boat winshield wipers, that are 12 volt and have a spring loaded arm and a much better blade... they mount the same as the ones in your photo... go on Ebay and search. '12 volt marine windshield wipers'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRconductor Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it. I will check out eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 https://newportwipers.com/ These guys don't go back to 33 on the Buicks but may be worth a call. I bought a Plymouth kit that I modified to fit my Chrysler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRconductor Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 Thanks Jack I appreciate the info. I will give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRconductor Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Ok got both wipers working great but the passenger side wiper motor parks straight up and down rather than to the right like it was. Anyone have any information on how to change the park position? I was thinking maybe just repositioning the arm when in the park position but not sure if that would work. Thanks Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Allen, that can't work if the current sweep is correct. But don't worry, help will come here from the guys who have experience with this. i have been wondering what the drive train conversion is in your '33. I have a particular fondness for '33 Bu', as I took my first car ride in one. That was back in July of '44. I do vaguely remember the black car from 3 years later. - Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRconductor Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Thanks for replying Carl, I appreciate it. The drive train is a 350 Chevy engine (mild build) , 700r transmission, and 12 bolt Chevy rear end. It has a mustang ll independent front suspension with rack and pinion steering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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