My first post on this forum, but i have come to that point where i need to tap into other peoples knowledge! I am building a Speedster Clinic Coupe, which whilst clearly not a convertible, is obviously similar to the speedster kits in many ways. Can anyone recommend which wiper motor assemble works best in these kits? I'm assuming a beetle one will work and can get a full assembly for a 1969-73 model at a good price. Does this work? Anyone got any photos of how they mounted theirs??
Thanks!
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Welcome to the Madness! We tend to be visually driven, so pictures are always appreciated.
As for you question, Alan Merklin or Gordon Nichols should be able to help, along with many others. Me... I just bought mine 
You can look in the CMC build manual here on SOC. CMCs and most of the others just use the std VW bug assembly. Used complete under $50. The problem with it is its speeds are slow and slower. I was always going to substitute a 914 unit which appears to be same size and style (self-contained) - my thinking is it had 3x the size blades so must have a more powerful motor and I know you can add a delay control unit to it. I believe it is still only 2 speeds though.
and here's the one from a '70-76 914 (it may well be the exact same motor)
Go get that 69-73 assembly - It will work just fine. So might a 914 assembly for 3-4X the price of the VW one (that gives pretty much the same function, as Wolfgang said).
And here's how to put it in (from my CMC Assembly manual):
Why not email Gary at the Speedster Clinic - after all he designed and built/moulded these things.
thedoctor@speedsterclinic.com
He's a top guy.
In UK? In US there is only 1 doctor - DrClock. 43 builds has to be a record.
No need to over think the wipers - like convertible top, they are for emergency use (and maybe getting thru safety inspection). The bug wiper is easy to use and inexpensive. I did look at ebay and even a nice complete 914 assembly can be had for $50-75.
Speedster Clinic is indeed UK based.
And every good clinic has a Doctor.
Thanks for the info - especially that build manual! Bedtime reading for a week or two there!
Gary is indeed a top bloke and certainly knows his stuff. Its just getting hold of him thats the problem!
M.I.B posted:Speedster Clinic is indeed UK based.
And every good clinic has a Doctor.
I believe Speedster Clinic is in South Africa.
It wasn't when I visited in Feb..........
M.I.B posted:It wasn't when I visited in Feb..........
My bad. Carry on.
