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Digger · 08-29-2022, 10:07 PM

I called Ficken, he said don’t send it, it’s a goner. Anyone know of someone who will attempt it? The arm turns full distance but with a lot of effort.

fordor41 · 08-29-2022, 10:17 PM

gently disassemble it youself and investigate. have nothing to lose. a bit of lub may do wonders

Karl · 08-29-2022, 11:16 PM

Rob Ficken has told me before that the issue is that the bodies warp with time and you can never get a good seal throughout the whole sweep with one end being to tight and the other to loose. I guess he sees so many that he can't fix that he prefers to see none Having said that lubrication may fix the problem and has for some of mine -Karl

deuce lover · 08-29-2022, 11:26 PM

Clean Sweep in OR. I heard that Kent Janquith's daughter or nephew is doing the work.He has done and saved many a vacuum wiper motor for me.Here is a link
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...e2I857VXhZn74G

Terry,OH · 08-30-2022, 06:40 AM

It is true that chroming process can warp the body, it has to be done with a lot of care and there are areas on the body that should not be chromed. I also use Clean Sweep

Robert/Texas · 08-30-2022, 07:18 AM

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I agree with fordor4 and Karl that a little lube might help. My '34 roadster had an electric windshield wiper motor on it when I bought it and I never liked the looks of it. In 1997 I bought an NOS chrome wiper motor from Mr. Ficken for $295. He told me that it was the last one he had. It worked fine for about three years but then began to act up. I squirted some solvent/lubricant into the motor and it fixed the problem and is still working well today.

Digger · 08-30-2022, 01:39 PM

I just got off the phone with Melissa at clean sweep, and she fully embrace the idea of repairing this rear wiper, she made no promises but had a very positive attitude about giving it try so I have sent it off and will update once I have it back

Bored&Stroked · 08-30-2022, 06:18 PM

Good news! Will be interested in what you find - have the same situation with my 34!

Digger · 09-12-2022, 09:03 PM

So Melissa with clean sweep fixed it perfectly! Cost a total of 110 bucks including shipping and she sent it back to me with the invoice and then I mail her a check, just like the old days. That other F guy told me it was junk and throw it away, he said it could never be fixed, please see the attachment of Melissa‘s invoice.

So it goes without saying she is the person to call for wiper repairs, well done!

DavidG · 09-12-2022, 11:43 PM

Note her mention of smoothing the surface of the on/off switch to prevent vacuum leaks at the switch. That is often overlooked when restoring one of the era's Trico wiper motors, whether chrome-plated or not.

deuce lover · 09-13-2022, 12:32 AM

Clean Sweep has had to redo that guys work .So Kent told me yrs ago.Tho some are satisfied.

A little story: I needed some special wiper motor parts back when I lived in Hawaii.Kent says I'll trade you for some Macadamia nuts. Deal done!

He did my '33 std tudor wiper .I sent it and 2 wks later its back all rebuilt with a note to send a check.Now I'm in France mind you.

Bored&Stroked · 09-13-2022, 05:48 AM

I've recently acquired a painted wiper motor for my 34 roadster (thanks to a hot tip from Deuce Lover). Anyway, I need to have it refurbished and chromed.

Does anybody happen to know who can handle the chrome side and knows what pieces/parts should actually be chromed and won't distort the casting? I don't want to screw this one up - it is nice!

deuce lover · 09-13-2022, 06:12 AM

Dale,Contact Clean Sweep. They might have a plater.When I had one done by them a long time ago, they had a plater.

Bored&Stroked · 09-13-2022, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deuce lover

Dale,Contact Clean Sweep. They might have a plater.When I had one done by them a long time ago, they had a plater.

Thanks! Much appreciate it!

deuce_roadster · 09-13-2022, 08:51 AM

Kent has been a friend of mine since 1973 and I don't think he personally does the work anymore, but he trained and may still advise Melissa. He told me getting the chrome work done for those open car wipers is the most difficult step now days. Sadly, Kent is having cognitive issues now.

v8fordman · 09-13-2022, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

I've recently acquired a painted wiper motor for my 34 roadster (thanks to a hot tip from Deuce Lover). Anyway, I need to have it refurbished and chromed.

Does anybody happen to know who can handle the chrome side and knows what pieces/parts should actually be chromed and won't distort the casting? I don't want to screw this one up - it is nice!

I’m in the same boat as you. I have an NOS painted wiper motor so if you find someone who will tackle chroming one, I would like to know myself.

highbeams · 09-30-2022, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v8fordman

I’m in the same boat as you. I have an NOS painted wiper motor so if you find someone who will tackle chroming one, I would like to know myself.

California Chrome Wheel / CalChrome
calchrome.com

highbeams · 09-30-2022, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v8fordman

I’m in the same boat as you. I have an NOS painted wiper motor so if you find someone who will tackle chroming one, I would like to know myself.

*****Try:

California Chrome Wheel / CalChrome
calchrome.com

08-29-2022, 10:17 PM	#2
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,516	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair gently disassemble it youself and investigate. have nothing to lose. a bit of lub may do wonders

08-29-2022, 11:16 PM	#3
Karl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Posts: 1,416	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair Rob Ficken has told me before that the issue is that the bodies warp with time and you can never get a good seal throughout the whole sweep with one end being to tight and the other to loose. I guess he sees so many that he can't fix that he prefers to see none Having said that lubrication may fix the problem and has for some of mine -Karl __________________ Such a fine sight to see-Its a Girl, My Lord, in a Flatbed Ford slowin' down to take a look at me.

08-29-2022, 11:26 PM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair Clean Sweep in OR. I heard that Kent Janquith's daughter or nephew is doing the work.He has done and saved many a vacuum wiper motor for me.Here is a link https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...e2I857VXhZn74G

08-30-2022, 06:40 AM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,743	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair It is true that chroming process can warp the body, it has to be done with a lot of care and there are areas on the body that should not be chromed. I also use Clean Sweep

08-30-2022, 07:18 AM	#6
Robert/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burton, Texas Posts: 681	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with fordor4 and Karl that a little lube might help. My '34 roadster had an electric windshield wiper motor on it when I bought it and I never liked the looks of it. In 1997 I bought an NOS chrome wiper motor from Mr. Ficken for $295. He told me that it was the last one he had. It worked fine for about three years but then began to act up. I squirted some solvent/lubricant into the motor and it fixed the problem and is still working well today.

08-30-2022, 01:39 PM	#7
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,210	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair I just got off the phone with Melissa at clean sweep, and she fully embrace the idea of repairing this rear wiper, she made no promises but had a very positive attitude about giving it try so I have sent it off and will update once I have it back

08-30-2022, 06:18 PM	#8
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair Good news! Will be interested in what you find - have the same situation with my 34!

09-12-2022, 11:43 PM	#10
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair Note her mention of smoothing the surface of the on/off switch to prevent vacuum leaks at the switch. That is often overlooked when restoring one of the era's Trico wiper motors, whether chrome-plated or not.

09-13-2022, 12:32 AM	#11
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair Clean Sweep has had to redo that guys work .So Kent told me yrs ago.Tho some are satisfied. A little story: I needed some special wiper motor parts back when I lived in Hawaii.Kent says I'll trade you for some Macadamia nuts. Deal done! He did my '33 std tudor wiper .I sent it and 2 wks later its back all rebuilt with a note to send a check.Now I'm in France mind you. Last edited by deuce lover; 09-13-2022 at 12:39 AM.

09-13-2022, 05:48 AM	#12
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair I've recently acquired a painted wiper motor for my 34 roadster (thanks to a hot tip from Deuce Lover). Anyway, I need to have it refurbished and chromed. Does anybody happen to know who can handle the chrome side and knows what pieces/parts should actually be chromed and won't distort the casting? I don't want to screw this one up - it is nice!

09-13-2022, 06:12 AM	#13
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair Dale,Contact Clean Sweep. They might have a plater.When I had one done by them a long time ago, they had a plater.

09-13-2022, 08:51 AM	#15
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,799	Re: ‘34 Roadster vacuum wiper motor repair Kent has been a friend of mine since 1973 and I don't think he personally does the work anymore, but he trained and may still advise Melissa. He told me getting the chrome work done for those open car wipers is the most difficult step now days. Sadly, Kent is having cognitive issues now.