mrsmackpaul 2,536 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Thats a neat option to air wipers and a lot more user friendly to I would imagine Paul 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Truck Shop 1,542 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) Nice job, Those two motors are the same as the single unit I used. Good motors And the shaft length is the same too. https://www.americanclassic.com/1947-53-Wiper-Motor-Electric-Conversion-12-volt/productinfo/67-064/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing Shopping&utm_term=4579259771914807&utm_content=Ad group %231 Edited February 25 by Truck Shop 1 Quote One ping only Link to post Share on other sites
mattb73lt 958 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 (edited) Yeah, they’re very common. I see them in a lot of applications. It was kinda where the idea formed. Finding the controller was a big plus. I searched around for a while, looking at rotary type switches, but this one won out due to the synchronizing feature. Edited February 25 by mattb73lt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post mattb73lt 958 Posted February 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 25 I mounted the controller and a 4 circuit fuse block to the underside of the steering column support. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vladislav 3,006 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I like the way you move! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post mattb73lt 958 Posted March 11 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 11 (edited) Another side project done. Converting to Budd hubs all the way around with polished Alcoa rims. I bought the hubs a few years ago, but they came off a burnt up B-73 without front brakes. At first I thought they wouldn't accept brake drums and having nothing to work with, as to what size the drum was, it was a lengthy search and a lot of questions. But, I dug through it and sourced longer front studs and all the other hardware I needed for the new wheels. After working out the dimensions I needed, I found Webb Wheel and they had a very user friendly site I could plug my measurements in and it would give you what drums would fit. Took my measurements several times to refine them and make sure I was ordering what was the closest fit. I also didn't want to waste time and money, the drums were not cheap!! I ordered them through Fleetpride, (the counter guy was very helpful!!)and picked them up today. They weren't quite drop in as I was hoping, but after boring both pilot holes out .060" they did. Assembled the hubs and drums and stacked up a spindle and no issues. A while back I almost gave up on this conversion, but I got it done. I used my 100 year old lathe to bore the holes. A simple operation, but i had to raise the headstock with a spacer that came with it and then true up the drum on a large faceplate. The set up was the most time consuming part, as I spent at least four hours getting everything together after getting the headstock apart and cleaned up. Quite the task spinning a 18 1/2", 80+ pound drum. It just barely fit the lathe, when all set up. Edited March 11 by mattb73lt 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Horse 1,614 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 2 hours ago, mattb73lt said: Another side project done. Converting to Budd hubs all the way around with polished Alcoa rims. I bought the hubs a few years ago, but they came off a burnt up B-73 without front brakes. At first I thought they wouldn't accept brake drums and having nothing to work with, as to what size the drum was, it was a lengthy search and a lot of questions. But, I dug through it and sourced longer front studs and all the other hardware I needed for the new wheels. After working out the dimensions I needed, I found Webb Wheel and they had a very user friendly site I could plug my measurements in and it would give you what drums would fit. Took my measurements several times to refine them and make sure I was ordering what was the closest fit. I also didn't want to waste time and money, the drums were not cheap!! I ordered them through Fleetpride, (the counter guy was very helpful!!)and picked them up today. They weren't quite drop in as I was hoping, but after boring both pilot holes out .060" they did. Assembled the hubs and drums and stacked up a spindle and no issues. A while back I almost gave up on this conversion, but I got it done. I used my 100 year old lathe to bore the holes. A simple operation, but i had to raise the headstock with a spacer that came with it and then true up the drum on a large faceplate. The set up was the most time consuming part, as I spent at least four hours getting everything together after getting the headstock apart and cleaned up. Quite the task spinning a 18 1/2", 80+ pound drum. It just barely fit the lathe, when all set up. As usual, very Impressive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlotpilot 1,491 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 really good thinking on the wiper solution` you may have found the answer for me to my problem with the controller set up . bad (gem) in a ford 450` ford wants 800+ for a replacement ` less than 200 for one of those 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattb73lt 958 Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Just now, carlotpilot said: really good thinking on the wiper solution` you may have found the answer for me to my problem with the controller set up . bad (gem) in a ford 450` ford wants 800+ for a replacement ` less than 200 for one of those That's great!! I hope it helps. Just trying to put out what I'm doing and finding. If it helps someone in their work, even better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlotpilot 1,491 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 old school lathe for sure 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattb73lt 958 Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 2 minutes ago, carlotpilot said: old school lathe for sure It is old, probably 1920's, but still accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlotpilot 1,491 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 2 minutes ago, mattb73lt said: It is old, probably 1920's, but still accurate. I have a drill press similar driven about the same age 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattb73lt 958 Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Just now, carlotpilot said: I have a drill press similar driven about the same age BTW, if you're just looking for the controller on the wipers? I found it on Amazon for about $60 less than other suppliers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlotpilot 1,491 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 minute ago, mattb73lt said: BTW, if you're just looking for the controller on the wipers? I found it on Amazon for about $60 less than other suppliers. I will check them out 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlotpilot 1,491 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 wonder if the marinco could be wired in to the existing wire harness going to the motor? it takes 5 wires to use whats there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattb73lt 958 Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 1 minute ago, carlotpilot said: wonder if the marinco could be wired in to the existing wire harness going to the motor? it takes 5 wires to use whats there You'd probably have to figure out what each wire does. The Wexco motors have three wires each, low, high and park. They match the ones on the controller, the others are for power, ground, wash and one for the switch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlotpilot 1,491 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 should only be a matter of getting them in the right place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattb73lt 958 Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 9 hours ago, carlotpilot said: should only be a matter of getting them in the right place The Ford System you're working on, is that a single motor system? If it is there is an identical controller for single motor systems available from Marinco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlotpilot 1,491 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 9 hours ago, mattb73lt said: The Ford System you're working on, is that a single motor system? If it is there is an identical controller for single motor systems available from Marinco. it is single motor` good to know thanks much 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post mattb73lt 958 Posted March 12 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 12 (edited) Re-chromed, rebuilt and now reinstalled vent windows!! The chrome shop did an amazing job bringing the shine back to all the pieces I sent them. Not cheap, but not doing so would detract from my other efforts. A minor pain riveting them back together with the tiny hollow rivets.The cab is starting to “pop” a lot more as the shiny pieces go back on. Closing up on my winter goal of having the cab ready to move to the upholsterer by the beginning of April. Two more pieces of glass to go and it’ll have all new widows. Edited March 12 by mattb73lt 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,230 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Wow excellent but yes 10 four on the green.... Where did you find the rubbers?????? Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,230 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I had my bulldog re-chromed here in town 27 years ago and it still looks great and it is been outside the entire time.... bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattb73lt 958 Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 1 hour ago, mowerman said: Wow excellent but yes 10 four on the green.... Where did you find the rubbers?????? Bob I was able to replace everything but the molded vent window seals. I carefully removed them and ran them through my glass bead cabinet. Being careful and reducing the air pressure. They cleaned up very well, removing paint, grime and a little rubber where they were dried out. They weren't too bad to start with. I've seen some really bad ones. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,230 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Wow I thought they were brand new and yes there are usually all cracked good deal... bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtymilkman 1,247 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 What are you planning on doing for upholstery? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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