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APH48 · 09-08-2020, 05:38 PM

Can anyone tell me the procedure to install the vacuum wiper line from the inside firewall to the windshield wiper motor on a 1931 (B45) coupe. I bought a new vacuum line and it has a short 90 degree on one end and the rest is straight. Also where do the vacuum line clips secure to at the header. Are they installed before the windshield hinge or after? The hinge weather strip before or after the hinge? I'm sure these questions have been asked before but I'm sill puzzled! Thanks to all.

1930artdeco · 09-09-2020, 09:12 AM

On my sedan, I ran the tube up the pass side A pillar with the 90* bend at the top. Just bend the tube to match the contours of the body so you can mate it up with the line port in the firewall. Then I opened the windshield and installed the clips that way. Routed the rubber through the frame and to the motor.

Mike

APH48 · 09-09-2020, 09:34 AM

I think the routing on a coupe is different than the sedan, but I'm not sure of the order of installation of the windshield hinges. What goes on first to install this? The hinge, the vacuum line clips, or the hinge weather strip? Thanks for your input 1930artdeco.

1930artdeco · 09-10-2020, 10:04 AM

I am thinking a closed car is a closed car for this purpose-I could be wrong though. My windshield was already installed. That being said I would think the vacuum line would be the last part to go in.

Mike

APH48 · 09-10-2020, 07:00 PM

1930artdeco, Mike, thanks for your input.

katy · 09-11-2020, 11:03 AM

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There is some info in the judging standards, page 20-14.

09-08-2020, 05:38 PM	#1
APH48 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Dana Point, CA Posts: 15	Wiper vacuum line and windsheild installation Can anyone tell me the procedure to install the vacuum wiper line from the inside firewall to the windshield wiper motor on a 1931 (B45) coupe. I bought a new vacuum line and it has a short 90 degree on one end and the rest is straight. Also where do the vacuum line clips secure to at the header. Are they installed before the windshield hinge or after? The hinge weather strip before or after the hinge? I'm sure these questions have been asked before but I'm sill puzzled! Thanks to all.

09-09-2020, 09:12 AM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: Wiper vacuum line and windsheild installation On my sedan, I ran the tube up the pass side A pillar with the 90* bend at the top. Just bend the tube to match the contours of the body so you can mate it up with the line port in the firewall. Then I opened the windshield and installed the clips that way. Routed the rubber through the frame and to the motor. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

09-09-2020, 09:34 AM	#3
APH48 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Dana Point, CA Posts: 15	Re: Wiper vacuum line and windsheild installation I think the routing on a coupe is different than the sedan, but I'm not sure of the order of installation of the windshield hinges. What goes on first to install this? The hinge, the vacuum line clips, or the hinge weather strip? Thanks for your input 1930artdeco.

09-10-2020, 10:04 AM	#4
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: Wiper vacuum line and windsheild installation I am thinking a closed car is a closed car for this purpose-I could be wrong though. My windshield was already installed. That being said I would think the vacuum line would be the last part to go in. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

09-10-2020, 07:00 PM	#5
APH48 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Dana Point, CA Posts: 15	Re: Wiper vacuum line and windsheild installation 1930artdeco, Mike, thanks for your input.

09-11-2020, 11:03 AM	#6
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Wiper vacuum line and windsheild installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There is some info in the judging standards, page 20-14. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!