Got my manx back on the road and it's looking great!!!
Was wondering what ppl have been doing for wipers???
I've got a VW beetle wiper motor - the one where the arms 'clip' on NOT bolt on. I have some short arms that clip onto it that i was using prior to the resto but can't find any wiper assemblies that are short enough.
The end of the wiper arm has a loop on it that hooks into the wiper assembly - if that helps??
Any advice or previous experiences would help as it rained the other day (unexpectedly) so it was a fun drive home!!!! (luck i had the soft top on!!)
Marty
marty_08 ·
rear end + side
mackaymanx ·
I used assemblies from the back windows of small japanese hatchbacks. This gave me wiper blades of a length I could use, then shortened and bent the arms to suit the windscreen.
marty_08 ·
Cool thanks mate. What did they use on them in the "olden days"???? (ie before japanses hatchbacks!!! When they were a new kit.)
Marty
mackaymanx ·
They used the standard Beetle wiper arms, I needed to get better coverage on my screen so I got the longer blades and adjusted the arms.
Bizarre ·
My mate uses Commodore head light wiper blades from about a VK Calais
But i think his windscreen is shorter
OK - found an old picture
marty_08 ·
HaHaHa 😂 Just a little bit shorter windscreen!!!! The drver's about 3 foot tall to see through that one!!! :-)
Bizarre ·
Yeah - me mate has one of those leather flying caps with goggles when he takes it for a blat 😀
It more acts as a wind delector 😂
Huffypilot ·
Hi Marty
Great looking buggy mate. I dont have enough posts to pm you so I have to post this question here.
Is that a microtech injection controller mounted to your lower dash ? I have a supa sports build going and would llike to run injection could you spare some time to chat about your system ?
Cheers
Blacky
ttriebler ·
WOW WOW WOW Marty, your Manx kicks ass, well done. You've inspired me to get out into the garage and work on mine today.