wiper control arm access

[4eyedblonde]

How Do I get access to the wiper control arm? I bought the period correct wiper arms but the db that had this car before had welded a 1/4-20 stud to one side and the oposite side is factory, but seems oddly short, so I can't mount the arm to that stud.....Thinking of replacing the whole assembly now...or leave the wipers off and sell a mint set of chrome wiper arms. I'm hoping I don't have to remove the entire dash for this

 

[69Bee]

You most likely have to remove a lot to get to them, as they are removed from under the dash, and it is a pain at best. The evaporator at a minimum will be in the way.

 

[4eyedblonde]

You most likely have to remove a lot to get to them, as they are removed from under the dash, and it is a pain at best. The evaporator at a minimum will be in the way.

Well then, maybe I'll revert to the JB weld method lol
Thanks for the info 69Bee

 

[moparsteve636]

If your car is non ac it's not that big a deal to pull the assembly. Is it an early b-body you're working on?

 

[4eyedblonde]

If your car is non ac it's not that big a deal to pull the assembly. Is it an early b-body you're working on?

its a 64 Savoy. no heater or air as it is a pro street set up. basically built in a barn lol! dash has been bastardised to fit the roll cage.

 

[moparsteve636]

If the dash is empty under there? sans htr. etc. It's maybe a 15 min. job to pull the complete wiper setup! Two wiper pivots, and one wiring harness to the switch, and three bolts for the wiper motor. And your done!

 

[62phoenix]

you could maybe get a Dremel tool up there to grind off the welded stud?