posted 03-16-2004 05:49 AM                  

You'll never notice the visors (worthless fly wings)are "missing".

You'll love the clean appearance of your Prowler w/o wipers. The best part is that you'll actually be able to see the hood and your field of vision will increase by a gazillion.

The biggest downside for me is not having the wipers available to wipe the windshield after going through the car wash. Put a small squeegie(?) in the glove box.

DO keep the wipers and a metric wrench in the trunk if needed.

Pat and Norm,

Your illustrations are awsome. I like the quality of your wiper cover solution...beats the heck out of the cheap rubber covers that are on mine.

posted 03-16-2004 06:26 AM                  

John - I simply used two rubber covers that were on the legs of an old easel I used to make presenations. You can buy the covers at any hardware store, Home Depot,Lowes, etc. They hide the wiper stems. I tried chrome covers but thought they drew toomuch attention to the stems on my black car but might work on your Spectrasilver one.

posted 03-16-2004 06:40 AM                  

I've seen billet caps made, plastic pieces used, and vacuum block-off caps used to cover the wiper arm threads,,,,,,all look better than those wipers. Marty is right, RAIN-X the windshield. Triple coat the first time, then a coat every month or two. If in doubt on longer trips,,,carry the driver's arm with you in the trunk.

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posted 03-16-2004 08:34 AM                  

I have the billet covers. They are of high quality, but the polished look does draw attention against the black cowl.

Someone posted that they removed the posts/motor and replaced the stock cowl with one that was a solid piece without the wiper post holes.

This would probably be the way to go for some wiperless owners, but I have a concern with this because working wipers are a must on the annual inspection in my state.

posted 03-16-2004 08:35 AM                  

I have the billet covers. They are of high quality, but the polished look does draw attention against the black cowl.

Someone posted that they removed the posts/motor and replaced the stock cowl with one that was a solid piece without the wiper post holes.

This would probably be the way to go for some wiperless owners, but I have a concern with this because working wipers are a must on the annual inspection in my state.

posted 03-16-2004 08:36 AM                  

I have the billet covers. They are of high quality, but the polished look does draw attention against the black cowl.

Someone posted that they removed the posts/motor and replaced the stock cowl with one that was a solid piece without the wiper post holes.

This would probably be the way to go for some wiperless owners, but I have a concern with this because working wipers are a must on the annual inspection in my state.

posted 03-16-2004 08:40 AM                  

Server problem.

posted 03-16-2004 10:37 AM                  

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Originally posted by Black Tie 161:
I'm going one better.

I'm getting my tires and engine removed for an even cleaner look. ;p

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posted 03-16-2004 10:46 AM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:
JD - Welcome aboard the visorless/wiperless group!!!

I've seen billet caps made, plastic pieces used, and vacuum block-off caps used to cover the wiper arm threads,,,,,,all look better than those wipers. Marty is right, RAIN-X the windshield. Triple coat the first time, then a coat every month or two. If in doubt on longer trips,,,carry the driver's arm with you in the trunk.

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posted 03-16-2004 11:28 AM                  

Mav

posted 03-16-2004 12:42 PM                  

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Originally posted by Bcoffman Gray Ghost:
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Come on AC. Rain-X in Arizona? Wha-Fo?

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It rains in the mountains of Arizona. Last year, while on our Devil's Highway cruise (1,000 switchbacks coming down from 10,000 feet of elevation), it was pouring down rain for 20 minutes. No wipers on the Alley Cat, only Rain-X.

posted 03-16-2004 01:57 PM                  

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Originally posted by pumpkin:
It takes 3 hrs but well worth it.

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Norm, you just kill me...

I'm glad I wasn't drinking coffee when reading your reply...I'd be wiping it off my monitor now....You Rock!

posted 03-16-2004 02:30 PM                  

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Originally posted by Black Tie 161:
Norm, you just kill me...

I'm glad I wasn't drinking coffee when reading your reply...I'd be wiping it off my monitor now....You Rock!

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posted 03-17-2004 08:01 PM                  

hmmmmmmmmmmmm

oh yeah... first day... I remember those!