The 47-53 radio did not have the speaker mounted on the top of the radio, so there is most likely no problem installing an electric conversion wiper motor.

Still, it would be nice to hear from someone with first-hand experience.

Tim
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1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.