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Thanks still yet again, Howard. You really are amazing. I'll pick up a bottle this afternoon.

Neatsfoot oil was (is?) the classic lubricant for leather and was recommended by Packard for that purpose years back. You might also consider it - you can get it any of the better leather goods/boots and outdoor gear stores.

while we're discussing wipers, any suggestions on where to buy new blades? The ones on my 51 flop over and just smear the water around.

I think most of the vendors carry wiper blades and may even have the original style--although not sure I'd want them if old original rubber comes along with the package. For a modern style possibly available locally, RockAutorockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?a=NewsletterLink lists these as compatible but again, this is another of those one size fits all listings. I believe Big Kev was able to find something at Napa that fits his 54 and would probably fit yours.

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You can find the original "bump" style rubber blades for 1956 and perhaps earlier years at
classictbird.com/
Check out their online catalog and go to the
Windshield Wiper section
17528BLD Wiper Blade Rubber Only-With "Bumps" ......7.50
These are brand new manufacture.
They also sell wiper arms, etc.

Hi again, folks,
Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to this but I ended up in the hospital again - I'm starting to need more work than my two Packards.
Anyway, I wanted to thank Owen, Randy, Fred and Howard for the help and guidance on my wiper problem. I used some of the Vacuum oil that Howard mentioned but I think the parts are just a little too far gone probably because I tried that Sewing Machine oil before I read Howard's post. I picked up another W/W motor on e-bay today and (assuming it doesn't work) will try the Vacuum oil or the Neatsfoot Oil mentioned by O-D.
Thanks to all once again. Took the '51 out today as for once, it wasn't raining. I love driving that car!!!!