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Windscreen Wipers for a Manx


Hey everyone!!!

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!!)

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posted on March 25th, 2010 at 11:17 AM



rear end + side

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posted on March 25th, 2010 at 03:31 PM



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.



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posted on March 30th, 2010 at 05:52 PM



Cool thanks mate. What did they use on them in the "olden days"???? (ie before japanses hatchbacks!!! When they were a new kit.)

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posted on March 30th, 2010 at 06:09 PM



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.



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posted on March 30th, 2010 at 06:55 PM



My mate uses Commodore head light wiper blades from about a VK Calais
But i think his windscreen is shorter


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posted on April 1st, 2010 at 12:42 PM



HaHaHa :lol: Just a little bit shorter windscreen!!!! The drver's about 3 foot tall to see through that one!!! :-)



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posted on April 1st, 2010 at 03:11 PM



Yeah - me mate has one of those leather flying caps with goggles when he takes it for a blat :D

It more acts as a wind delector :lol:




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posted on June 13th, 2010 at 07:50 AM
injection question


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 ?
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posted on June 13th, 2010 at 10:36 AM



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.



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