When I got my 41 Champion the wiper arms and blades were in the trunk. I
finally got around to trying to fit them on. After a hour of fidding I
determined that there is no way these arms will fit this car. Does anyone
know the length of the arms and blades that are correct for this car?
Photos would be good too. I am hoping I can get a Trico Classic part that
will fit.
Thanks!
Nathan

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41' Champion "Double Dater" Coupe
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> When I got my 41 Champion the wiper arms and blades were in the trunk. I
> finally got around to trying to fit them on. After a hour of fidding I
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> Thanks!
> Nathan
do you have a part number for the arms and blades? Stephen Allen's
shows some "unidentified" arms on their web site. (I checked there for
you because they are reproing some of the later wiper parts)
nate

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mbstude - 15 Sep 2006 14:35 GMT
Stephen Allen's Auto. Good guys to deal with. www.mystudebaker.com
Matthew
> > When I got my 41 Champion the wiper arms and blades were in the trunk. I
> > finally got around to trying to fit them on. After a hour of fidding I
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The '41/'42 Champs used the same arms and blades as the M5 trucks. The
replacement arm had a Stude service part number of S-614. These were
adjustable length, but they are no longer available. The correct length of
the arm is 9-1/2" from the pivot center to the tip of the arm where it
engages the blade. The blade length is 9".
Picture at http://www.studegarage.com/images/other/wiper_arm_blade_m5.jpg
The arms from a 1941-48 Ford are very close, just a little longer. The Ford
part numbers for these are 11A-17526 (right) and 11A-17527 (left). You will
need to carefully remove the tips from the arms, cut the arm back with a
hacksaw and drill a new locking hole, then re-install the tip. Most dealers
in early Ford parts have these arms. One source is Mac's Antique Auto Parts
(http://www.macsautoparts.com). Price is $15. The 9" blades are Ford part
51A-17528, $3.45. Strangely, I think these arms and blades also fit Shelby
Cobras!
There must be a 9-1/2" arm available to avoid the trimming, but I haven't
found one yet.

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Gary Ash
Dartmouth MA
'48 M5
'63 Wagonaire
'65 Wagonaire
www.studegarage.com
NAV - 19 Sep 2006 14:00 GMT
Thanks all! My arms are 11" and bent at a wierd angle (probably to try and
make them fit). Stephen Allen did not have anything when I called them
about a year ago but I will try again. The Ford part numbers are a big
help. What the heck, the car already has a Ford hood ornament...
Nathan

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Nathan Vonada
41' Champion "Double Dater" Coupe
http://stude.vonadatech.com