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jeepguy1948 · 11-13-2023, 12:35 PM

To be up front this question is related to my 1948 Willys Jeep not my Model A but the components are the same. I want/need to install windshield wipers on the Jeep (wiper motor is at the top, windshield opens at the bottom, same as an A). There is nothing on the market now except Chinese junk that I am aware of. Apparently Bosch America made good ones but they are rare now. Does anybody have any suggestions? I’m not married to electric but I know absolutely nothing about vacuum type.

51504bat · 11-13-2023, 12:40 PM

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jeepguy1948 · 11-13-2023, 01:44 PM

Thank you 51, that looks like exactly what I am looking for, prices are reasonable too!

Steve in Denver · 11-13-2023, 04:17 PM

Just be aware that the Mighty Wiper is neither MIGHTY or will it WIPE. It has plastic gears and they do advertise that it is not strong enough to power two wipers. Even if your Jeep does not have dual wipers, it will not move a single wiper with much power in a heavy rain. Wish I could buy that company and remake it with a stronger motor and metal gears. I'll keep buying those lottery tickets.

Steve in Denver · 11-13-2023, 04:29 PM

I was lucky enough to somewhere find this Bosch 12 volt wiper motor. It looks like it originally had a twist switch on the back that got removed. It just barely fits behind the sun visor panel in the '36. Notice the deep cut in the arm. It matches the depth of the wiper rod from a vacuum wiper and it has never blown off. The slave arm that I got from Drake blew off all the time. I took my Dremel and deepened it, it has not blown off at 70 mph either.

CarlG · 11-13-2023, 04:40 PM

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jeepguy1948 · 11-13-2023, 11:06 PM

I saw an ad in Hemings for a guy that rebuilds those Bosch units (I saw that just last night) (I believe they were Bosch-American) Is this not a sad state of affairs? It has become that finding decent (not Chinese) parts is 90% of a project.

jeepguy1948 · 11-14-2023, 01:13 PM

Thank you for the input Steve, Carl, the Newport units look good (pricey but you get what you pay for.

ModelAArmy · 11-14-2023, 01:31 PM

Is there anything wrong with the Nu-Rex wiper kit that Snyders sells for $299. It looks like it would work well.

Russ B · 11-14-2023, 02:22 PM

Newport engineering makes good quality 12 v wiper kit for a variety of cars. Good customer support too. For my 51 ford, it was a perfect fitting, bolt in replacement. I have a Vintique one in my cabriolet that I adapted for inside mounting. I can’t speak to its longevity as I have not needed to use it.

nkaminar · 11-15-2023, 07:55 AM

When you do get your new wiper, consider adding an adjustable voltage regulator so that you can control the wiper speed. I did that on my Model A and it works well.

Here is one as an example. There are others. https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Re...ef_=ast_sto_dp

jeepguy1948 · 11-17-2023, 01:27 PM

I was unaware that NuRex had a wiper! I have some of their other products and in my experience the quality is good. I would also be confident that they would stand behind their product.

11-13-2023, 12:35 PM	#1
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 723	12 V Wiper? To be up front this question is related to my 1948 Willys Jeep not my Model A but the components are the same. I want/need to install windshield wipers on the Jeep (wiper motor is at the top, windshield opens at the bottom, same as an A). There is nothing on the market now except Chinese junk that I am aware of. Apparently Bosch America made good ones but they are rare now. Does anybody have any suggestions? I’m not married to electric but I know absolutely nothing about vacuum type.

11-13-2023, 12:40 PM	#2
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: 12 V Wiper? Made in USA Home - Mighty Wiper __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

11-13-2023, 01:44 PM	#3
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 723	Re: 12 V Wiper? Thank you 51, that looks like exactly what I am looking for, prices are reasonable too!

11-13-2023, 04:17 PM	#4
Steve in Denver Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 566	Re: 12 V Wiper? Just be aware that the Mighty Wiper is neither MIGHTY or will it WIPE. It has plastic gears and they do advertise that it is not strong enough to power two wipers. Even if your Jeep does not have dual wipers, it will not move a single wiper with much power in a heavy rain. Wish I could buy that company and remake it with a stronger motor and metal gears. I'll keep buying those lottery tickets. __________________ Steve in Denver

11-13-2023, 04:40 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: 12 V Wiper? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Newport Engineering Wipers 1-800-829-1929 newportwipers.com __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

11-13-2023, 11:06 PM	#7
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 723	Re: 12 V Wiper? I saw an ad in Hemings for a guy that rebuilds those Bosch units (I saw that just last night) (I believe they were Bosch-American) Is this not a sad state of affairs? It has become that finding decent (not Chinese) parts is 90% of a project.

11-14-2023, 01:13 PM	#8
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 723	Re: 12 V Wiper? Thank you for the input Steve, Carl, the Newport units look good (pricey but you get what you pay for.

11-14-2023, 01:31 PM	#9
ModelAArmy Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 51	Re: 12 V Wiper? Is there anything wrong with the Nu-Rex wiper kit that Snyders sells for $299. It looks like it would work well. __________________ Tom in Texas 1931 Coupe

11-14-2023, 02:22 PM	#10
Russ B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Millbrae, CA Posts: 504	Re: 12 V Wiper? Newport engineering makes good quality 12 v wiper kit for a variety of cars. Good customer support too. For my 51 ford, it was a perfect fitting, bolt in replacement. I have a Vintique one in my cabriolet that I adapted for inside mounting. I can’t speak to its longevity as I have not needed to use it.

11-15-2023, 07:55 AM	#11
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,903	Re: 12 V Wiper? When you do get your new wiper, consider adding an adjustable voltage regulator so that you can control the wiper speed. I did that on my Model A and it works well. Here is one as an example. There are others. https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Re...ef_=ast_sto_dp __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 11-15-2023 at 08:05 AM.

11-17-2023, 01:27 PM	#12
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 723	Re: 12 V Wiper? I was unaware that NuRex had a wiper! I have some of their other products and in my experience the quality is good. I would also be confident that they would stand behind their product.