Windshield wiper parts, Are parts to fix the wipers available? Options

[skjl47]

Hello; I plan to look at a 914 Saturday with the hope it is worth buying. So far the only problem mentioned by the seller over the phone is that the windshield wipers do not work. He does not know why. My question being are these parts the more common or are they among the more rare. I am thinking of all parts in the wiper assembly and I know this is a broad question area.

Back in the day when I owned a 914 for about 12 years (from 1974 to 86) I had a failure of the wipers. One of the metal rods that was a part of the assembly which moved the wipers snapped. I believe I had to replace the entire assembly. parts were likely easier to come by back then.

I guess to be more specific, is this an area for which parts are so rare as to be a real problem?

I may have a better idea of the specific part needed after looking at the car this weekend.

Thanks

[skjl47]

Hello; Thanks for the comment. It was the seller who told me he thinks it was hit in the right front. That sides headlight does not always operate properly and the front trunk hood does not fit right.

The car does not now have AC but I get that it may have at some point in the past. This is a type modification I am not familiar with.

May I ask what a set of stock seats might cost. I have pretty much decided not to go for the car at the current asking price. The cost of replacement seats I found on e-bay and Automobile Atlanta was a part of the decision.

Yes The ad is on Craigs list in Knoxville TN area. You might contact the seller about the seats as the seats now in the car are a big draw back. I am currently just over five feet eight inches ( I use to be a bit over 5 feet 10 inches but seem to have shrunk as I approach 70)
My head was just touching the top when I first sat in the seats and the seller had to tilt his head over to the side. Even if he does not buy them, the availability might be of use to him.

Thanks again