help with 57 windshield washer parts

[Bob D.]

I am finally finishing up frame off restoration of my 57, serial #E57S104289. Highly optioned non-fuel injected car. Pretty much all goodies except Fuel Injection and Power Top. Option code 109, windshield washers included. I have the original fender bracket still on the car but washer jar, lid and footpump were gone. I know that the white plastic container seems to be readily available but not much luck finding the red plastic top or the foot pump.
Any of you 57 guys know of sourcing for the red top or the foot pump. Would appreciate any help as i would love to finish the car before Bloomington this year.

Thanks,
Bob Drews

[Gary C.]

Re: help with 57 windshield washer parts

Bob, check with Tom Maxwell 301-948-9481 a fellow NCRS member. Tom advertises in the Driveline as Capital Auto Restorations. Gary....

[Edward M.]

Re: help with 57 windshield washer parts

I've seen a couple of the foot pumps on Ebay in the last month or so. Check completed items, they might not have sold.

[Roy B.]

Re: help with 57 windshield washer parts

This is the original red top having a bar design along the top.replacements second design dint have it and the bottom was a soft milky plastic.. But many other cars used the same red top like Nash , Studebaker and so on . Look there on e-bay besides Corvette.

[Bob D.]

Re: help with 57 windshield washer parts

Roy, thanks for the feedback and the great picture. One member said that Paragon is showing a repro red top in their catalog. I doubt it will have the bar across the top as your picture shows but I will check it out. Can you tell me what type of finish is on your bracket? Mine was painted black with the engine compartment at one time so I need to strip it and refinish it. Yours doesn't appear to have any type of special plating or coating.
Thanks again for all of your help.

Bob Drews

[Roy B.]

Re: help with 57 windshield washer parts

I had it cad plated back then but now I don't know what the judging would call for , many parts change with each new JM. I can just about guaranty it's the replacement red top found as I said in many other cars of the 50's , but it will pass judging I've been told.