fusion Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Has anyone not run front wipers, and if so, did you plug the holes in the cowl? I won't purposefully drive in the rain, and I plan to put Rain-X on the windshield in case I get caught in the rain. I wouldn't mind losing the weight of the wiper motor and assembly, and don't see a reason to keep everything when I'm likely not going to use them at all. I also have a muscle car that I've had for years and have probably run the wipers twice in the last 10 years. I think it might look funny just leaving the holes in the cowl open. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhead Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 You can get a fiberglass cowl panel from Ztrix that has no holes for the wipers, but it also deletes the grills for the cabin air intake system and is a solid piece. I don't run wipers on mine currently, but I have the motor and hardware installed. I just haven't put on the wiper arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AydinZ71 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Those holes are really quite easy to weld shut if you have already committed to re-painting the cowl cover. Otherwise, the easiest and most convenient thing to do is measure the hole opening and buy a rubber flush plug, like all the other spots on the unibody. Weld or no-weld, it will be difficult to get a true delete (like it was never there) without refinishing the whole cover. Color-matching, filler work, etc. The piece is small enough to have sent-out for media blasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Thanks guys. Car is in primer so I could definitely weld the holes shut. But not sure I want the permanence of that. Plugs are a good idea but the holes are oval. I wish I could attach the wiper arms without installing the entire wiper assembly, is that possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Measure the diameter of the shaft, go to the hardware store, and find a cap that fits and looks good. There are a variety, metal and plastic. https://www.superiorcomponents.com/fasteners/plastic-nut-caps#1 Or find a metal acorn nut and glue it on. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acorn_nut Edited July 31, 2022 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 You can attach the wipers or just the posts without needing everything else hooked up. Personally, I'd 3D print a piece that pops into the hole. Counter point is how do you clean stuff off your windshield while driving? Or am I the only guy that hits bugs that splatter to the size if a small saucer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted August 2, 2022 Author Share Posted August 2, 2022 Thanks everyone. I've never really had an issue with needing to clean bugs off the windshield while driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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