Wipers

One of the last things that came off in prep for blasting was the windshield wiper assembly. This system is truly a feat of mechanical engineering, involving a center drum and cables to one transmission on each side. Each transmission with it's own cable tensioning device.  Everything required quite a bit of love to be ready to go back in. There are braces and escutcheons.  Then there is the drive unit (which required disassembly and overhaul) who's switch is cable operated. After several frustrated attempts the system is in and tested. Both sides work and return to base when shut off.

The degree of difficulty and limited access meant this system had to go in before the engine or most anything else in or on the dash. Heater, vents and fenders would have added way too much interference to connect this contraption up.