Nick's Trix drop wiper system

Lunchbox · Dec 16, 2010

I'm sure most of you have been on Nicks Trix web site. Looking at "Atianta", "Lig", and "Boca" how did he put the wipers down at the bottom of the windshield frame without any part of it sticking out of the dash. This is not that other lower SS frame system.

I think this is one trix that has to be told for safety.

Kyle.malone · Dec 16, 2010

Some people have turned their windshield over and welded the hinge to the top side, which puts the holes on the lower side of the windshield. I also believe that someone sells a new windshield for the conversion as well.

clarrance · Dec 16, 2010

That is why his name is Nick Trix. It is one of his secret Tricks.

Tito · Dec 16, 2010

Kyle.malone said:
Some people have turned their windshield over and welded the hinge to the top side, which puts the holes on the lower side of the windshield. I also believe that someone sells a new windshield for the conversion as well.

Can't quite do that as the windshield is a trapezoid but you can cut out the window portion and move it or get the aftermarket piece. A lot O dough though.

taipeichris · Dec 16, 2010

Hi,
Here's what I did and it can be done with 2 wipers on the bottom OR on the top, the top
would be alot easier.

Anyway, how about 3 wipers below the windshield frame...

http://classicbroncos.com/tech/3-arm-wiper-set-up-below-the-windshield-frame

FYI, it will be a year in January since I installed this an so far so good it's been great, no I just need to take it up to the snow and see how it does.

Merry Christmas!
Chris

6daze · Dec 16, 2010

The guys over at West Coast Broncos have done this a couple of times as well. However theirs protrudes inside the dash a little bit...

I keep waiting for them to offer it as a DIY kit.

Nick's is very slick though.

bax · Dec 16, 2010

I know I know. But I wont tell. It is very Trick however.

Lunchbox · Dec 16, 2010

It would be great to know before my paint shop finishes my windshield frame next week. Nick should offer it as a kit for us west coast guys.

Greg_B · Dec 16, 2010

Why would you want to move them?

Is there an advantage I am missing?

Greg

Amac70 · Dec 16, 2010

other then the inherent flawed design of pushing water to the top of the windshield so it can just fall right back into view. instead of pushing the water off the windshield.

taipeichris · Dec 16, 2010

It would also help to have the wipers on the bottom when pushing off snow in the morning.

junebug · Dec 16, 2010

What about using the cable driven units found in the back of hot rod mag??

77bronco_ed · Dec 16, 2010

I have never seen it however, If it is under the dash I think it would look a lot nicer when you drive without the top on...

Greg_B · Dec 17, 2010

Amac70 said:
other then the inherent flawed design of pushing water to the top of the windshield so it can just fall right back into view. instead of pushing the water off the windshield.

I guess I never noticed after owning an EB for 20 years...

Interesting.

Greg

surfer-b · Dec 17, 2010

That is one design Ford didn't get right, it sucks in snow. If I ever redo my 76 I will move them to the bottom of the frame.

toddz69 · Dec 17, 2010

My setup isn't nearly as slick as Nick's, but it works well. My dad built it back in the '80s as a fun project:

http://www.azbronco.org/tech05.htm

Todd Z.

Broncobowsher · Dec 17, 2010

I found the top mount wipers to be shaded by the overhang of the roof makes the wiper blades last mush longer then cars that bake them in full sun.

Back in my midwest days they pushed snow with the aid of gravity, not against it. When snow broke loose it fell to the hood and didn't bunch up in the wiper arm.

chuck · Dec 17, 2010

4-5 years ago we bought the SPW kit and rearranged it to work with the EB windshield frame on top to fit the stock holes. It works fine but it's still on the shelf, we decided the price was too high and we could not get it down. But if you are doing it yourself right around $300 and a lot of free work would get it done.

chuck · Dec 17, 2010

Broncobowsher said:
I found the top mount wipers to be shaded by the overhang of the roof makes the wiper blades last mush longer then cars that bake them in full sun.

Back in my midwest days they pushed snow with the aid of gravity, not against it. When snow broke loose it fell to the hood and didn't bunch up in the wiper arm.

I agree, also when driving the wind pushes the water up no matter where the wipers are.

Lunchbox · Dec 17, 2010

I think Junebug has it right,

http://www.automedia.com/Windshield_Wiper_and_Motor_Install/res20041201wm/1

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