i 2 have the vaccum wipers and love 'em!
they're part and parcel of the reason i have a 53gmc in the first place.
i wanted the exact opposite of my computerized, power everything, completely dependable, smooth-riding, import! :-)
tony

Overland Blue, 1953 GMC 1/2T, 100-22, 228/1bbl, 4sp/4.10 6v, shortbed/fender side/5-window.