Electrical: 12V wiper motor for a 55 truck?

[Chris Moore]

Does anyone know of a readily available 12V wiper motor that will work in my 55 C cab truck with a no or a minimum of modifications?

[Carl Purdy]

This place has 12v wipers for 49 to 53. You might ask them if they can help. I have had one on my 49 for 15 years.

http://www.newportwipers.com/

[unclemiltie]

Later trucks had 12V wipers, not sure why you could not use of them.

[Chris Moore]

The aftermarket motors are $175+,12V Studebaker replacement for later years are big $$$$$ as well.I was hoping for a more common (current) motor that I could retrofit.

[brngarage]

Maybe you can find a used 12V Studebaker wiper motor (try the studebakerswap.com site).

[Chris Moore]

Thanks,Will do.

[Chris Moore]

Will a 12V Hawk or Lark wiper motor interchange?

[Mrs K Corbin]

If you can find a 57 or newer truck C Cab you can retrofit the unit from there, but you have to use the newer bracket as well......
meaning you have to drill it out of the parts truck and bolt it into new.

[JoeHall]

I was told at the Nashville meet last weekend, by a guy who seemed knowledgeable, that a mid to late 1980s Dakota truck wiper motor fits Hawks with minimal mod. Not sure if a Hawk's motor is even close to your 55 truck though.

[StudeRich]

"C" Cab Electric Wiper Motors

You will need to weld in or otherwise fasten, the Center Cab (Cowl) Brace from a Electric Wiper Motor equipped "C" Cab Truck as per Post #8 to mount the Motor.

[Chris Moore]

Thanks Guys! I got a Stude unit that will fit.

[Skip Lackie]

If you can find a 57 or newer truck C Cab you can retrofit the unit from there, but you have to use the newer bracket as well......
meaning you have to drill it out of the parts truck and bolt it into new.

For the record, I believe the change to the later style of vertical strut that will accommodate both electric and vacuum wiper motors was made in 1953 near the end of the 2R series. So the OP's 55 E-series truck should have the correct mounting bracket.