How can I find out a part number for 1947 Ford windshield wiper linkage? I have a set of wiper linkage I bought from a guy last year but I am not certain they are for a 47. I need to compare the number on the part to a know part number.
Newport Eng. told me that 47 wiper towers had a 3/8" dia. post & that 48s had a 5/8" post. The set I have has 5/16" post so I am suspicious of what I have. It fits in the car but I need to know what motor to order to fit the linkage.

Fred
H ave you tryed dennis carpenter for in fo.
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A GOODGUYS REP

I have looked in Carpenter, Obsolete Ford & C&G Early Ford.
None of these carries wiper towers/linkage.

Looks like I may have to go with that high dollar Specialty Power Window setup.

Im building a 47 right now, I can look and see if there are any numbers on mine. I went with a vintiqe bolted right in,but I havent been able to try it yet.

Todd

Try 11a-17553 drivers 11a-17552 this is for the 41 but I thank they are the same. Let me know if the part # you have are diff.

This is what the setup looks like. All one piece.
Numbers are the same on both sides stamped under the towers are two sets of numbers:
82144-1 & 2274286

Sorry, try again

It looks like same as mine.The 47 had a early mod and a late with very little diff. I'am using the New Port in my car (6 yr's) and it has work great with no problems. I couldn't relate the numbers to anything that I have. When I bought mine the person that I spoke too pointed out the diff between the early/late mod. Are you speaking to New Port I sure they can help.Hope this helps.

fat4rd:
I talked to Newport & they told me that an early 47 had a 3/8" post & the late 47/48s had a 5/8" post. Mine is neither but closer to 5/8" than 3/8".
I tried to get the Newport motor to match up to the linkage yesterday when I was at Parr Automotive & it did not look like it would work.
I hate to order a $180 motor & get stuck with it, if you know what I mean.

By chance, have you tried Bob Drake or Dick Spadaro? Just a thought.
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Lynn Stallbaumer