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48Sed

Is there a correct factory location for a washer bottle in a 48-49 Commodore? I am ready to install one and would like it in the correct location. Any pictures out there?
Thanks

bartibog1

I CAN TAKE A PICTURE THAT SHOWS WHERE I INSTALLED MY ON 53 WASP IF YOU WISH
STEVE

48Sed

Great thanks

bartibog1

hope this helps and merry xmas[if you need more info let me no]
steve

SuperDave

My 49 Commodore came with washers as evidenced by the nozzles on the wiper towers. There are some small holes in the lower right front fender apron exactly where Steve's are. I need the bottle. I have a pump and bracket. Also need the wiper switch with the small "washer" button in the center.

bartibog1

dave: is the bottle the same as mine?
if so these people sell replacement parts
http://www.mcveys.com/parts/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=8
steve

SuperDave

Mine was round.. until it broke! Looks like yours. I can't tell what the shape of your holder is. mine appears to be for a rectangular jar. maybe it's not correct? it didn't come with the car. it is left over from a 54 I had.

brumac

Dave,
My 50C6 had a rectangular holder and a round bottle. It was in the NOS kit I had many years ago from a Hudson dealer. Bruce

SuperDave

Thanks Bruce!

bartibog1

my holder is home made from a sample picture from an earlier post on here. the bottles were round and replacements are available from above address. my cover was completely rusted out so i got a new one and base and cleared it with same paint from engine.

Hudzilla

If anyone needs replacement bottles or lids let me know I have quite a few.

Chris Smith

Has anyone reproduced the Hudson sticker that goes on the bottle bracket?

48Sed

What style is correct for the 48-49 Commodore?

Ric West IN

The piicture on the left is correct for 48-49 Pump is on top. I've seen 1950's with
both types. Possible use up old inventory before using new style.

"Ric"

48Sed

I have read that the jar was mounted on the left fender behind the battery and have also read that it mounts on the right fender,did the factory mount them on either side?

bngkellycharternet

The super Jet I have (53) came with the jets installed on the washer towers. The round bottle with vac controls was set in a square metal bracket mounted to the passenger side enter fender. I am not sure this was a factory installed system. Bill

46HudsonPU

A pic of my '46 with the windshield washer bottle, installed on the left side of the firewall. On subject, but doesn't really apply to your stepdown -

SuperDave

Roger,
I responded to your message but didn't get an "email". Try this one, the old one in the roster is obsolete. You know the drill... drop the het
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Tallent R

Sent message to your new Email address
Roger

SuperDave

Thanks Roger,
The check is in the mail.
Dave

48Sed

Got the washer jar mounted today. Thanks to all who helped with this project.With this being the 8 cyl I had to move it toward the firewall to give more clearance from the exhaust pipe.

SuperDave

AHH Hot fluid might help ! LOL

Tallent R

Most of the glass bottles died from frozen fluid or water. So dont forget in winter to empty it or put some non freezing type fluid in it,
Roger

48Sed

In making the change to having the dia in the jar did it improve the pressure,is one better than the another? I don't have the squirters for each tower so I don't know how well this system works.
Thanks

EssexAdv

Here is a copy of the later install sheet...maybe it will help

Lew

48Sed

Thanks for the picture,I found if I mounted it at 4" like it shows it was too close to the Exhaust pipe with the 8 cyl engine.

54SuperWasp

Thanks Lew for the pic. I printed it and will follow the instructions on it when I'll be ready ( don't know when,,,) to install mine in my 54. It will be very useful. Michel

EssexAdv

You are welcome
Lew

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