sources for Wiper Escutcheon Tool ??

[BamaNomad]

Is Danchuk the only source for a tool to remove/install the windshield wiper escutcheons?? They have a tool #912 for that purpose, but I'd prefer not to order from them and pay shipping on one part IF there are local sources for the tool...? Does anyone know ?

note: I've always done that using a screwdriver but I thought it's about time I had a correct tool... :)

[567chevys]

ECKlERS SKU 57-137029-1ALT #: 49-02
Chevy Windshield Wiper Escutcheon Nut Tool, 1955-1957 $19.99

Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1956-1957-CHEVY-WINDSHIELD-WIPER-SWITCH-NUT-REMOVAL-TOOL-USA-MADE-/130995397327

Or Make one your Self , I did that 30 Years ago

Sid

[fiftysix chevy]

Needle nose pliers work rather well! But the eBay price is not too bad. Piece of black iron pipe and and file...

[markm]

An old buddy of mine since passed gave me his Snap-on tool fo this.

[55 Rescue Dog]

I recently had this same problem. There was no way to do it with needle nose, because I tried. I didn't want to buy another seldom used tool, so I tried to come up with something on my own first. Found out a piece of 1/2" EMT conduit just fit, so between a die grinder, and a file I was able to carve out 2 notches on the end. It fit perfectly, worked great, and was free.
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[BamaNomad]

I thought of making my own... the EMT sounds like it would be really easy to file down if it's strong enough...?

[markm]

How about a deep chrome vanadium socket.

[fiftysix chevy]

I too believe the conduit would work fine and would be easy to make.

[55 Rescue Dog]

I originally was going to use a socket, but it is just plain to fat. It was hard enough to get this tool right on the first try on the EMT, plus I didn't need to buy, or destroy a socket. It has to fit very snug to be effective, and that would be a long process on a hard socket which is not round on the inside. The wiper nuts only need to be finger tight. The bottom nut is hard to reach with anything else, and I struggled trying to push the trim in just to get the outer nut started. Another thing. Do not ever drop anything into the plenum, which will never be found again. Don't ask me how I found out.

[Dave the Wave]

yup, needle nose.

[55 Rescue Dog]

yup, needle nose.
I would love to see a video on how well that works?

[Troy]

I just bought the Wiper tool, Ignition tool, and the Light/Wiper Switch tool from Danchuck. I was shocked at the delivery cost but I was tired of using needle nose pliers, screw drivers, and regular pliers! I'm a happy camper now!!!:p I also bought the set of Clutch head screw drivers.

[BamaNomad]

This morning I went digging through my shop and found a 10' length of 1/2 inch metal conduit (left over from when I wired a prior garage), so I cut off an 8" piece (for making two of the wiper nut tools). I verified that the sizing is nearly perfect for fitting around the wiper transmission threads and aligning with the retaining nut... and I believe the conduit metal thickness/strength IS sufficient for tightening or loosening the nut. (This is the reason I'm a packrat and SAVE everything - but being a packrat and saving everything is WHY it takes me so long to find what I KNOW I have .. somewhere!).. :)

Unfortunately for me after getting started on making them, I found out that my air lines (somewhere) have sprung a leak and I can't get enough air pressure/volume to the cutoff tools to speed this job up (and FILING it is very slow - but it will work).. air line troubleshooting is exactly what I needed to do today! :(

[Brent's 57]

Start with a bench grinder then finish with a file. Then drill a hole in the other end so you can stick a phillips screwdriver in hole for tightening & loosening.

[BamaNomad]

Start with a bench grinder then finish with a file. Then drill a hole in the other end so you can stick a phillips screwdriver in hole for tightening & loosening.

Exactly! :)

[Rick_L]

I don't know how you do much with a bench grinder and a file. A cutoff wheel makes more sense to me except for the last little bit removing the inside radius. I'd want my raw stock to be thicker than electric conduit too. I made mine on a milling machine.

[567chevys]

Here is the one I made 30 Years ago ,

If I had to do over i would just buy one

Sid

[Dave the Wave]

wow, nice tool you made there.

[Belair-o]

Hi Sid,
Nice job!
Regards, Doug