Windshield Washer on a Darrin

[Dutchdarrin]

OK, Here's another topic I didn't see discussed on the Forum.

The base of my wiper arms contain a nozzle for some type of windshield wiper spray system.   I was once told that Kaiser use a foot pump system with a bag to hold the fluid.  On the inside passenger fender, there are two holes on my car that could have held the bag and there is a hole in the floor (next to the high-beam switch) that could have held the foot pump.

Do any of your cars have this setup?

Thanks

Dutch

[joefrazer]

My Darrin had a washer setup like you described. The bag was mounted on the driver's side fender well.

[kaiserfrazerlibrary]

The Willys Motors part number is 94531 and it is a foot control unit rather than switch type on the dashboard.  This is from the 4/1/55  Accessory Price List.  Also, don't forget another dealer installed item.  Seat Belts were listed in the same factory source for only the Kaiser Darrin.

[Dutchdarrin]

I was wrong about the holes in my car for what I assume was the washer bag: they are on the driver side.

Does the bag have any lettering on it?

I looked into adding the system that's in the 64 Mustang which is a foot pump and a washer fluid bag but I never got around to it.

I've called around for the Willys part number and no one seems to have it.

The search continues.

Dutch.

[joefrazer]

The bag was marked Jeep so it must have come from dealer stock.

[kaiserfrazerlibrary]

The fact the bag is marked "Jeep" is not surprising as the Willys Motors document noted in my earlier posting identifies the item for use with "all models" and lists other part numbers for specific vehicles including some Universal Jeep types and lists K-F part numbers (100---) for the glass jar type for K-F cars.   Don't look for it at a jeep dealership or in Chrysler stocks unless you're looking at very old inventory in one of the few dozen or so ex-AMC/Jeep dealers still around or at a swap meet.  You might also check with the West Coast Willys people and see what ideas they have.

Note that there is no specific reference to a Kaiser-Darrin application in any Kaiser-Frazer, Kaiser-Willys or Willys Motors items I have as far as a windshield washer is concerned. 

[kdar353]

My Darrin had the washer bag, floor pump and all atttachments and is a working part of the car. Pretty neat deal !
Darrin353

[darrin145]

 That "see clear" bag is available from vintage Ford parts suppliers for about $30. NEW!!

[Terry T]

Original Darrin bag did not have any logo/writing on it.