The big GMs of that era had a vacuum pump built into the fuel pump so the cam eccentric was doing double duty. If the vacuum side failed you could do a "limp-home" by plumbing the wipers into engine vacuum. We often got trade-in's at the Buick dealer with that kluge and we'd have to do a fuel pump to get everything back to as-built status. My foggy old memory thinks that you could buy a rebuild kit with diaphragms and one-way valves.

Kind of off topic but maybe interesting to a few.

Dan

Yeah, I can confirm kits came that way.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Yep. I remember riding with my mom in our 51 studebaker and that happening when she went out to pass a car.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

My old '58 Pontiac Super Chief did that going up hills too.

But then going DOWN hills the windshield wipers flicked back and forth REALLY fast !!!

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

I have a 1957 Ford Ranchero that I restored about 1 year ago. The restored vacuum wipers lasted for about 5 minutes. I replaced them with a "Lockport" electric wipe system. 2 speed, a direct bolt on with an electric switch that looks like the original wiper knob that was used to operate a cable for the wiper function. Uses the stock wiper transmission linkage.

Thank you! I'll keep this in mind.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I have been thinking on the paint so hard the last few days my head is going to explode. I keep coming back to black and no two tone for the classiest look.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

This thread was moved from the Open Discussion forum per Tom's request.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Thanks Paul!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Something to consider before final body work and paint - Rat Rod - Custom rod - fake exhaust side pipes & windshield frame





Sixto
87 300D

I actually have considered those but only If functionally necessary.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Prep work will give you some time to really consider final paint anyways.

I am leaning toward basic black. One color.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

why don't you paint it Benz royal blue? like on the badges. You are after all, transplanting a heart. To go 30s era black, how unexciting!

Im thinking 50s era gaudy and fun

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I may have to include some flames emanating from the nose.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.