Need Bushing - Wiper Arm Linkage to Motor

[Jack Wheeler 0]

I am restoring a 1969 Mach1.  The windshield wiper linkage arm is supposed to have a bushing in the end of the arm, where it attached to the wiper motor.  See attached picture of my linkage arm.  The bushing goes in the hole in the end of the linkage arm.  Obviously, someone has removed the bushing (I'm not sure how they did this), and therefore, I am looking for this bushing.  Does anyone have this bushing for sale, or if not, an entire linkage arm going from the wiper motor to the rest of the wiper arm linkage?  Thank you.

 

Jack Wheeler

[RPM 1,190]

A couple of years ago when I went thru mine I was only able to find a complete wiper assembly, or used to fix the worn out bushings. I made new bushings from brass.

[Jack Wheeler 0]

Do you have any of these for sale?  ID is about .375", OD is about .650".  If so, let me know the price and how you want to be paid (check, PayPal, credit card, etc.)  Thanks.

 

Jack Wheeler

910-687-0211

[aslanefe 333]

Looks like RPM used two standard bushings, cut the bigger one in half and slid over the small one. If you can't find that bushing, you can get standard bushings from a hardware store; Tractor Supply in my area has decent selection of bushings. 

[RPM 1,190]

Hey Jack, you'll get no info without you posting pics of your car and tell us where you live :) Kidding. Sort of...

The problem making the bushings off site of your car, is that it's a fine line between a snug fit where the bushing won't slip and a loose fit. I made several that almost fit before I got two that worked. 

Those tabs which hold the bushing break easily, which forced me to put a small weld to hold it. 

I'm at a grand child event for a while, but can call you later, depending on your time zone. Let me know how late I can call. 

 

 

[unilec 57]

Not sure if these guys sell the bush you are after, but worth a try contacting them, Or they may know where to buy.

 

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/14490-Windshield-Wiper-Motor-Transmission-Arm-Used-1969-1970-Mercury-Cougar-/-1969-1970-Ford-Mustang.html?attribs=88

[Jack Wheeler 0]

Here's to RPM.  Thanks Bob.  I'm from Central North Carolina.  I am the 3rd owner of this car, which was a very competitive drag race car from new (held some world records).  The original owner retired in 1983 and sold the car.  It has been stored in a barn ever since.  So, the car came to me all apart, but with a very solid body, except where they had butchered up the inner body in order to move the entire rear axle forward about 4"  I've included a picture, as it sat when I bought it.  Engine and transmission were with it, but out of the car.  Thanks to all who have responded to my requests for help.

Jack

[RPM 1,190]

 

Whoa! Just what do you have up on the lift in the background? A 56 maybe?

 

[Jack Wheeler 0]

Sorry for the delay, I just hadn't scrolled down that far.  The car on the lift is a 55.  The picture was taken in a shop that was doing some welding for me.  The 55 belongs to a customer of his.   Jack

[Jack Wheeler 0]

By the way, Bob, thanks again for your help with the wiper assembly.  I found some brass bushings similar to what you used, and dropped them off today at a local machine shop to have them properly fitted.

 

Jack

[RPM 1,190]

That's good to hear you found someone close by who would do the work for you. A lot of shops out here won't do small one off jobs. I still constantly use my small 9" x 36" Craftsman lathe I picked up years ago for $300, and my brother's manual mill which I've been "storing" for around 10 years. They solve all kinds of problems and can be had for not too much cash. Good luck on your 69 Jack.