Crack pipe or novel idea? Rear wipers on a 244

HatredSerge · 10-03-2018, 11:45 AM

Ever since I lost my wagon (RIP Zoe) and had to downgrade to my 244 (cheapest M47 car I could find at a time when I was not doing so well financially - but I'm not complaining because its a daily nothing more nothing less......that's STILL a 240

), Ive been lamenting the loss of a rear wiper, mostly because I'm a prima-donna who's only driven wagons from 2008 until the 244 fell into my lap, and I like having a droplet/snow free rear-view in precipitation conditions.

Is it theoretically feasible to find a sprayer, all associated fluid lines, wiper assembly/motor/stalk etc. from a parts wagon and somehow retrofit it onto the back of a 244 with some drilling, cutting, welding and ingenuity? Or am I totally cray-cray?

Redwood Chair · 10-03-2018, 11:48 AM

Do it and don't look back.

HatredSerge · 10-03-2018, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redwood Chair

Do it and don't look back.

Always spot on Ken

Not looking back will be useful, especially if it fails miserably.

Redwood Chair · 10-03-2018, 11:58 AM

Ya I'm sure it will add resale value when you go to sell it to get back into a wagon.

*not*

HatredSerge · 10-03-2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Redwood Chair

Ya I'm sure it will add resale value when you go to sell it to get back into a wagon.

*not*

Don't be so sure, if ratted out P1800s are going for 17k, think about what a 244 with a REAR WIPER will go for! I could get a whole THOUSAND dollars if the planets align properly! That can buy me 10,000 marbles, 4.6 shares of Berkshire-Hathaway (class b) stock or a Mono pressing of "The Velvet Underground & Nico"

57plymouth · 10-03-2018, 12:41 PM

There are a bunch of Japanese domestic market sedans with rear wipers. I would try to find how those are attached, and maybe buy the parts off of one and adapt.

Redwood Chair · 10-03-2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HatredSerge

Don't be so sure, if ratted out P1800s are going for 17k, think about what a 244 with a REAR WIPER will go for! I could get a whole THOUSAND dollars if the planets align properly! That can buy me 10,000 marbles, 4.6 shares of Berkshire-Hathaway (class b) stock or a Mono pressing of "The Velvet Underground & Nico"

I think you're confusing asking price with sold price.

Jack · 10-03-2018, 02:10 PM

this is such a stupid idea

and fix your defrost

Redwood Chair · 10-03-2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

this is such a stupid idea

and fix your defrost

How horsepower sedan rear wiper can support?

Jack · 10-03-2018, 02:14 PM

well then get one from a city bus and wipe your roof at the same time

Vincent Gagnon · 10-03-2018, 02:36 PM

Well, some people did it

HatredSerge · 10-03-2018, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

this is such a stupid idea

and fix your defrost

Aaaaaaaaaand thats the reality check I need.

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lummert · 10-03-2018, 06:30 PM

Never seen rear wipers on a sedan before, but, that doesn't mean that it can't be done.

PeaceEngineered · 10-03-2018, 07:09 PM

I always like to add more electric parts sourced from a non-Volvo vehicle integrated with so so wiring. See my signature. However, I would hate to put a hole in the cowl area that is prone to leakage and potential decay.

nel621 · 10-03-2018, 10:21 PM

^ No, you're doing it wrong. You need to punch a hole in the roof.

ghettobrick · 10-03-2018, 10:34 PM

When I was in Jamaica there were a lot of regular looking sedans with a rear wiper. Here is a picture to get some motivation going.

thelostartof · 10-03-2018, 10:53 PM

I have a picture someplace of a 240 with a rear wiper that was in the junkyard.

JW240 · 10-04-2018, 10:12 AM

850 sedan 'Police' version had rear wiper too.

nel621 · 10-04-2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettobrick

When I was in Jamaica there were a lot of regular looking sedans with a rear wiper. Here is a picture to get some motivation going.

That will require a custom glass with a hole for 240.

PeaceEngineered · 10-04-2018, 07:34 PM

I can make the custom hole in the glass for you. I just can't guarantee the size. Or additional cracks...
I do believe the glass is tempered, and no way to cut a hole in it without permanant damage.

Otto Mattik · 10-09-2018, 05:26 AM

Cray-Cray

240240 · 10-09-2018, 12:40 PM

How much +hp is the wiper mod?

Jack · 10-09-2018, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240240

How much +hp is the wiper mod?

Well if you point it straight up it lowers the drag Coefficiency by .01

When the wiper is down it adds drag by .08

10-03-2018, 11:45 AM	#1
HatredSerge Board Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Downstate New York	Crack pipe or novel idea? Rear wipers on a 244 Ever since I lost my wagon (RIP Zoe) and had to downgrade to my 244 (cheapest M47 car I could find at a time when I was not doing so well financially - but I'm not complaining because its a daily nothing more nothing less......that's STILL a 240 ), Ive been lamenting the loss of a rear wiper, mostly because I'm a prima-donna who's only driven wagons from 2008 until the 244 fell into my lap, and I like having a droplet/snow free rear-view in precipitation conditions. Is it theoretically feasible to find a sprayer, all associated fluid lines, wiper assembly/motor/stalk etc. from a parts wagon and somehow retrofit it onto the back of a 244 with some drilling, cutting, welding and ingenuity? Or am I totally cray-cray? __________________ My Bricks:: Daisy (Daily Driver): 1992 244 Base LH3.1 M47. Zoe 1991 245 LH2.4 M47. Born in Torslanda 1/91, Died in New Jersey 2/6/2018 at 315,220k. Rest in Power ---------------------- Always ISO: Manual 245's Last edited by HatredSerge; 10-03-2018 at 11:51 AM..

10-03-2018, 12:41 PM	#6
57plymouth Board Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Blythewood, SC	There are a bunch of Japanese domestic market sedans with rear wipers. I would try to find how those are attached, and maybe buy the parts off of one and adapt. __________________ Sven, the 1991 245

10-03-2018, 06:30 PM	#13
lummert Board Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland IN	Never seen rear wipers on a sedan before, but, that doesn't mean that it can't be done. __________________ Trying to understand stupid people is like trying to pick up a turd by the clean end.

10-03-2018, 07:09 PM	#14
PeaceEngineered Sarcastic Optimist Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Evanston, IL	I always like to add more electric parts sourced from a non-Volvo vehicle integrated with so so wiring. See my signature. However, I would hate to put a hole in the cowl area that is prone to leakage and potential decay. __________________ 2006 V70R a turbo finally! 1989 245 'Angry Moose' 5.0 GT-40 with T5 transmission. 2009 S80 Interim Road Trip Car

10-03-2018, 10:53 PM	#17
thelostartof unbalanced chemical Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Apache Junction, AZ	I have a picture someplace of a 240 with a rear wiper that was in the junkyard. __________________ Chip Feedback Thread / PM LH 2.4 Chip Prices

10-03-2018, 11:58 AM	#4
Redwood Chair K-jet For Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: - Stock PSI Or Bust -	Ya I'm sure it will add resale value when you go to sell it to get back into a wagon. not

10-03-2018, 02:14 PM	#10
Jack junkman Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Ass Cheek Of History	well then get one from a city bus and wipe your roof at the same time

10-03-2018, 10:21 PM	#15
nel621 Board Member Join Date: Apr 2009	^ No, you're doing it wrong. You need to punch a hole in the roof.

10-04-2018, 07:34 PM	#20
PeaceEngineered Sarcastic Optimist Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Evanston, IL	I can make the custom hole in the glass for you. I just can't guarantee the size. Or additional cracks... I do believe the glass is tempered, and no way to cut a hole in it without permanant damage.

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