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Offline 74_squared

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Hidden Wiper Motor
« on: June 08, 2022, 08:19:38 PM »
Looking to shave the firewall on my first build and I'd like to relocate the wiper motor out of sight. I've done some searching and can't seem to find anything although I've seen pictures of clean firewalls. Anyone have any info or recommendations?

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Re: Hidden Wiper Motor
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2022, 10:17:36 PM »
Given the current parameter of these trucks, you'd have to design something revolutionary to transfer the action of the existing motor to be out of sight. I have faith you CAN! Please let us know, many of us hate with a loathing the current state of the "firewall". Butt ugly...
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Re: Hidden Wiper Motor
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2022, 07:22:06 PM »
Given the current parameter of these trucks, you'd have to design something revolutionary to transfer the action of the existing motor to be out of sight.

 ;D You mean like I did
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Re: Hidden Wiper Motor
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2022, 07:32:38 PM »
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Offline Mike81K10

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Re: Hidden Wiper Motor
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2022, 08:53:13 PM »
That is awesome VZ! Did you mount the motor on the inside under and through the cowl?
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Re: Hidden Wiper Motor
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2022, 07:04:42 AM »
I did not use the factory motor, but yes it is tucked in the cowl. I'll try to get out there and take a few pix.
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Re: Hidden Wiper Motor
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2022, 07:33:38 AM »
Couple pics
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