I've had to fit this to comply with the constructions and use regulations for motor vehicles in England were windshield washers (water jets) ever fitted as standard ???
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Btw its a 50's bullet nose commander -
They didn't have them on Studebakers back then. I doubt in 1950 any car did, you get your sissy butt out and wash them yourself!
HaHa!
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it was an option for my '40 (wasn't so equipped), but Mr. Quinn had a original pic of a '39 Champion with one installed. there are several aftermarket complete kits on ebay now, and a few parts for studebakers also. i think "Studebaker Int'l" has a kit for '53 & up, and parts for '47 - up.Kerry. SDC Member #A012596W. ENCSDC member.
'51 Champion Business Coupe - (Tom's Car). Purchased 11/2012.
'40 Champion. sold 10/11.
'63 Avanti R-1384. sold 12/10.
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We had a 48 Olds with washers. Had a glass jar under the hood for a reservoir.Don Wilson, Centralia, WA
40 Champion 4 door*
50 Champion 2 door*
53 Commander K Auto*
53 Commander K overdrive*
55 President Speedster
62 GT 4Speed*
63 Avanti R1*
64 Champ 1/2 ton
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They were indeed available as an option at the time and SI has a kit to install. In 1950 the reservoir was a glass jar that was held in a bracket on the drivers side inner fender; seen on the right in this photo of a 1951 model. I don't believe it was a standard item until near the end of production in the mid sixties.
Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in processComment
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Thanks guys for the infoComment
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It was still an option on my '64 Daytona Wagonaire and on my '64 Avanti.Originally posted by ddub View PostPaul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
'64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Avanti R-1, Museum R-4 engine, '72 Gravely Model 430 with Onan engineComment
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According to the 1950 Truck Brochure, they were available for the truck too...Comment
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My 53 Jaguar XK120 has washer option..Comment
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Is that an option to have them fitted or not fitted ???Originally posted by parts View PostComment
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Here's a scan from the 1950 truck brochure - washer blurb is at the upper-left...
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Rooneytoons -
I'm just guessing from your Avatar photo - is your '50 rodded ?
If so, I'm wondering if the modifications from stock production have put you into a class where your vehicle now needs to meet modern compliance standards ?
(Just a wild guess - I'm not even a little bit familiar with British car regulations... but over here, antique cars, and to a certain extent, antique buildings are exempt from modern codes, as long as they remain as-built.)
Frank McM.Comment
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You gotta love them old vehicle advertsOriginally posted by 2R Truck Seeker View PostHere's a scan from the 1950 truck brochure - washer blurb is at the upper-left...
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Over here we have a once a year test for vehicles that are over three years old although at the end of November last year vehicles pre 1960 don't need to have this test but in the next breath vehicles must conform to the constructions and use regulations , its one of those grey areas that you could take a chance with the police and have your day in court or do your best not to upset themOriginally posted by 2R Truck Seeker View PostComment
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