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Vacuum wipers - Stuart Joseph - 05-06-2021
Good morning. Could anyone tell me when the vacuum wiper was first fitted to the Austin 7 and what type was it?
Was the Trico (semi circular) vac wiper ever fitted as standard?
Regards, Stuart
RE: Vacuum wipers - Robert Leigh - 05-06-2021
It appears from the handbooks that the cylindrical vacuum wiper was fitted from1926 until 1934, and in my experience it was only of Lucas manufacture on cars I have examined. Among my motors I also have cylindrical Trico design. Back in the 1960s I can remember seeing A7s with the Trico semi-circular design as used on Y type Fords, but I believe this was only as a replacement.
RE: Vacuum wipers - Stuart Joseph - 05-06-2021
Thanks Robert, you have confirmed my thoughts.
Regards from the creative county - Staffordshire