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    single wiper

    I recall seeing a thread with installation of a single windshield wiper. I have been unable to relocate the thread. Can anyone help me find it?
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    This one? http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...d-wipers-818-s

    I have a few other helpful links on my site if you ever need them. Trying to build it with as many helpful links as I can for everyone any other links feel free to let me know!
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    Hendow posted this one a while back never looked to see if he has any write ups about it but imo its the best one ive seen

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiW7...ature=youtu.be

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    Here is my video, No hood trimming needed.

    https://youtu.be/U-HMdbagCuE
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    Erik Treves did one too, the Flash thread for his...
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    Thought I would post my windshield wiper mounting. I didn't need any hood trimming either.
    I took Lumpyguys arrangement and fine tuned it a bit. Works awesome.

    wiper mounting.JPGwiper far side.JPGwiper parked.JPGwiper clearance.JPG
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    Here is mine. I basically copied Harley, though my attachments are a little different. I used the stock driver's arm. RainX wiper. Raised the rear of the hood using custom brackets that could be removed. Didn't have to cut the hood. Wiper arm came within 1/16" of the remote brake fluid reservoir.... I used the brackets to locate it as low as possible to keep the hood as low as possible. Also note the hood support I added in front to help raise the hood in the middle for wiper arm clearance.



    Last edited by Hindsight; 07-14-2016 at 03:51 PM.

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    I copied insurance guy:
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    It involved making a small bracket and using the motor that Bob originally posted. I like the simplicity.

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    Anyone try to pass inspection with this? in ohio you are allowed manual wipers, I might give it a try.

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    Clearence to windshield

    Hi guys I am fitting the hood to the fenders. For a single wiper what is the minimum height from windshield to the hood?this is what I have now but would like to lower a bit!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DMC7492 View Post
    Hi guys I am fitting the hood to the fenders. For a single wiper what is the minimum height from windshield to the hood?this is what I have now but would like to lower a bit!
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    you have plenty of clearance, I cut the return on the back edge of the hood and added a support with a rubber stopper in the center of the hood.
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    Most of us with one wiper have made a hood prop that you can adjust after you get the wiper arm mounted, thus avoiding cutting the hood. You are showing about 2.25" and that's more than I have with my single arm wiper using the donor mechanism and donor arm.

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