406 Washer Bottle

gjm9000 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-04-21, 02:59 PM

Hi, this is my first post so be gentle. I'm looking for some information on the correct washer bottle for 1959 406. The one which is fitted is possibly from a late 50's Cadillac. The jar lid is very corroded and the vehicle has been fitted with an additional electric pump. After some googling today I've discovered that i have a Trico AWS 4 unit installed and i was only looking for a lid!
So my question is, have i got the right washer bottle assembly or not?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

Nick Challacombe · #2 (**permalink**) 09-04-21, 03:08 PM

My 407 has a Trico bottle and top. My top was very rusty and I managed to procure another.
I do though have in stock a brand new old stock bottle if that fits your needs.
Nick

sch1ron · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-21, 12:27 PM

On my 406 which I believe is original,20210410_130513.jpg is a Trico bottle but has an electric pump now.

Nick Challacombe · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-21, 03:10 PM

Looking at your picture is that the 406 has it’s washer bottle mounted in the battery fuse box area under the off side wing. Very interesting, my 407 has the same bottle and mechanism but is mounted on the near side on the bulkhead platform near the heater box. Presumably a warmer position. Nick.

gjm9000 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-04-21, 06:22 AM

Hi Nick, Thanks for your reply can you post a picture so i can compare.
Gary.

gjm9000 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-04-21, 06:26 AM

Thanks sch1ron, thats the same unit so possibly i have the correct unit. Cheers

Nick Challacombe · #7 (**permalink**) 12-04-21, 04:44 PM

Hi Gary,
I do not need to post a picture as the bottle in your 'photo is the bottle I have in my stock and the one on my 407.
It is original but is just the bottle, no top, no vacuum pump.
The one of my 407 has an electric pump on it.
Cheers,
Nick

gjm9000 · #8 (**permalink**) 13-04-21, 06:19 AM

Thanks for the offer Nick but its just the top i need.