Wiper harness clips (1 Viewer)

[ebb6]

I am trying to find a part number or figure out what the clips were that hold the wiper harness to the windscreen frame. If anyone knows where to buy those or has some for sale I am looking for a full set, there may be 7 or so. This is for a 1971 so top mounted wiper motor.

thanks,

 

[timmyisinthewell]

Sorry about the picture quality but I might be able to provide more info or clarification upon request. I do not know of any source for these. Good luck with your search.

 

[ebb6]

great, thank you. Part number is 90462-08002. These are no longer available but found them here https://shop.cruiserparts.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=37380

$5.50 each is not too cool, but if they have the only option then I guess that is what I will pay

 

[charliemeyer007]

You could make those for almost free. 1/2" wide, 1/8" thick steel. Bend metal around a socket with a hammer/pliers; pinch tight in a vice. Drill hole threw both tabs, Hacksaw the tabs off past the hole, then cut loop in half - you now have 2 clamps. Stainless would be nice but way harder to cut/drill.

There are zipties with a screw hole a dime each

https://www.amazon.com/HS-Plastic-Screw-Mountable-Electrical/dp/B078P8KVJ8

 

[pb4ugo]

You could make those for almost free. 1/2" wide, 1/8" thick steel. Bend metal around a socket with a hammer/pliers; pinch tight in a vice. Drill hole threw both tabs, Hacksaw the tabs off past the hole, then cut loop in half - you now have 2 clamps. Stainless would be nice but way harder to cut/drill.

There are zipties with a screw hole a dime each

https://www.amazon.com/HS-Plastic-Screw-Mountable-Electrical/dp/B078P8KVJ8

Holy cow 1/8" thick? I'd probably go with 20 to 22 gauge sheet metal. I removed some a couple of months ago, they're pretty thin.

 

[Grayscale]

Even sheet metal can use electrical shrink tubing wrap, or Plasti Dip, to electrically insulate your homemade clips. I'd make them from 16-gauge (cut-off wheel) or 22-gauge (hand sheers) 'weldable' sheet steel from the hardware store. I often employ super-malleable, 1/16-inch, 'bailing wire' with shrink tubing to secure parts of the harness - that way you don't have to cut and replace zip ties, and that it is something more than just aging plastic that is actually securing the harness.

Or, Hillman Group offers 'vinyl half clips.' Is that the part you are asking about?

 

[red66toy]

@65swb45 likely has some. I bought some from him a bit back.

 

[45Dougal]

Even sheet metal can use electrical shrink tubing wrap, or Plasti Dip, will electrically insulate your homemade clips. I'd make them from 16-gauge (cut-off wheel) or 22-gauge (hand sheers) 'weldable' sheet steel from the hardware store. I often employ super-malleable, 1/16-inch, 'bailing wire' with shrink tubing to secure parts of the harness - that way you don't have to cut and replace zip ties, and so something more than just aging plastic is actually securing the harness.

Or, Hillman Group offers 'vinyl half clips.' Is that the part you are asking about?

Zip ties are good enough for the Mars Rover, and will probably outlive us all tbf.
Personally I prefer the look of lacing cord if you have a nice spot to secure it to.

 

[ebb6]

I appreciate all the help, as for the clip I want to get the most original looking part I can find. My '71 is restored to be as close to original as possible, inside and out, in appearance at least. I will call next week to inquire with @65swb45

 

[JohnnyC]

@ebb6

Just be aware that Mark usually has a parts price minimum ($100) … so if your thinking of getting some other stuff … bundle up to get to $100

Mark is a one man shop (who has prioritized life)

 

[Shark56]

Post up a "wanted" in the classified section on main page. I bet someone has some in their parts stash.

 

[Grayscale]

Zip ties are good enough for the Mars Rover, and will probably outlive us all tbf.
Personally I prefer the look of lacing cord if you have a nice spot to secure it to.

Metal and insulating-plastic, instead of just plastic for securing the wires - so that the harness stays in place even if it gets hot enough to melt the zip tie.

 

[pb4ugo]

The zip ties/fasteners on our 50yr old Chris Craft Lancer fiberglass boat seems to be holding up well.

 

[45Dougal]

Metal and insulating-plastic, instead of just plastic for securing the wires - so that the harness stays in place even if it gets hot enough to melt the zip tie.

That's seems quite a likely failure mode at this age, although self-releasing the melted harness might be handy too haha