'68 parked wipers arrangement
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'68 parked wipers arrangement
I am in the process of repairing the wiper door and linkages as some of the original tapped holes in the pot metal have been stripped/enlarged and the wrong hdwe has been installed in several places. The system works but with one of the bolts missing (and other issues) it's not right. I have the shoulder bolts and plastic bushings ordered and will be helicoiling the door for correct size.
My question is, and I have looked on the forum for info. and could not find any specifics, on how the wipers are arranged when parked. Does the passenger side wiper park first, against the stop, or vice versa? Does it matter? One of the rubber bumpers on the driver side is hitting the wiper arm slightly (when door goes down) and the door stays slightly "up". It seems if the wipers were indexed with the driver side down first it may clear the rubber bumper on the door...??? Thanks, KT
My question is, and I have looked on the forum for info. and could not find any specifics, on how the wipers are arranged when parked. Does the passenger side wiper park first, against the stop, or vice versa? Does it matter? One of the rubber bumpers on the driver side is hitting the wiper arm slightly (when door goes down) and the door stays slightly "up". It seems if the wipers were indexed with the driver side down first it may clear the rubber bumper on the door...??? Thanks, KT
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Do you have the assembly instruction manual (AIM)? The AIM explains how the wiper arms park and how to set them. Do not quote me on this, but I believe the passenger's side parks first and driver's comes along behind that.
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On my 68 the drivers side wiper parks first with the tip of the blade touched the metal stop bracket and is pointing down about 5 degrees. The passenger side wiper when parked is level with the car. Can take a pic if you need me to.
Also need to rebuild my door linkages since they are froze shut.
Also need to rebuild my door linkages since they are froze shut.
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Just got home from the maiden voyage of the "not really a triple black", at least the LEGAL maiden voyage. I haven't had that much fun with my pants on for a month of Sundays. Went to the DMV to get it registered and in my name. Nothing but money between me and a classic driver.
Yes Mike, I do have the AIM and had not even looked in it to see if that might be covered. I'll check it out and see if the parked wipers matter, driver first or second or...
And yes '68 Thunder. A picture would be very helpful. Thanks!
Yes Mike, I do have the AIM and had not even looked in it to see if that might be covered. I'll check it out and see if the parked wipers matter, driver first or second or...
And yes '68 Thunder. A picture would be very helpful. Thanks!
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From: Seguin TX
Just got home from the maiden voyage of the "not really a triple black", at least the LEGAL maiden voyage. I haven't had that much fun with my pants on for a month of Sundays. Went to the DMV to get it registered and in my name. Nothing but money between me and a classic driver.
Yes Mike, I do have the AIM and had not even looked in it to see if that might be covered. I'll check it out and see if the parked wipers matter, driver first or second or...
And yes '68 Thunder. A picture would be very helpful. Thanks!
Yes Mike, I do have the AIM and had not even looked in it to see if that might be covered. I'll check it out and see if the parked wipers matter, driver first or second or...
And yes '68 Thunder. A picture would be very helpful. Thanks!
