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1- remove arm from vehicle.
![thumbnail_IMG_1595.jpg thumbnail_IMG_1595.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538643-9b9a5f427578f70b290d9f6d25d59e89.jpg)
2- remove blade from arm. Save screw and bolt!
3- grind off rivets that hold the blade receiver to the arm. [EDIT 05/28/2020 - just cut the arm immediately proximal to the closest rivet. Just cut it off and forget about all the grinding and smoothing. The arm will be a tad too long if you don't cut some off anyways, so make your life easier. Proceed to step 5 and skip step 4 if you cut as per this edit.]
![Removing rivets.jpg Removing rivets.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538641-2325a006e83f26aa427864a100f6b3e7.jpg)
4- smooth off the rivets
![wiper arm with removed rivets front and back.jpg wiper arm with removed rivets front and back.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538648-f7fcfa197b4712bee22366fa957fd4c9.jpg)
5- purchase Ansco 12 inch civilian wiper blades with included plastic adapter bits.
[EDIT- Anco 12 inch 31-12] [SKEW no. 37577 09449]
![Anco Wiper Box top.jpg Anco Wiper Box top.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538793-f0834c572aa18a2cb129b306f6652efe.jpg)
![Anco wiper Box back instructions.jpg Anco wiper Box back instructions.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538792-a8b05ac4cc20992e3668a109872a9e6e.jpg)
![Anco Skew.jpg Anco Skew.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538791-8c4bbe1a026c1317f7d80e408f566714.jpg)
6- slide arm into the “J” shaped adapter that comes with civilian Ansco 12 inch wipers.
![Wiper arm with installed J arm prior to drilling.jpg Wiper arm with installed J arm prior to drilling.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538647-6dc4698a0bcac5b3e50a2101b96922b9.jpg)
7- Drill through hole meant to be used for retainer clip. Drill through hole, through wiper arm, and all the way through underside plastic.
![Wiper and J piece drilled.jpg Wiper and J piece drilled.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538644-1d0ca6b67a0b163b98b46bf01a1682ac.jpg)
8- repurpose the screw and nylon bolt to anchor the “J” shapes adapter to the wiper arm.
![Wiper arm with drilled and attached J piece.jpg Wiper arm with drilled and attached J piece.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538646-5125d13bbd1541eadc1193c582233c82.jpg)
9- attach the civilian wiper to the adapted military arm.
![Final assembled product.jpg Final assembled product.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538642-392d0ba86a2abd5b9c5b4aadc1f10eb0.jpg)
9a- Comparison of military (center) with modified wiper arms. Top shows modification with screw. Bottom is modified using modified rivet. (I modified rivet to fit the plastic "J" adapter as modification version 1, then realized that using screw and nylon nut is a easier and better option as modification version 2. )
[EDIT- Notice the Military blade and wiper arm are both a bit shorter. Makes no difference but if you want to center your wiper then cut off about 2/3 inch off your wiper arm and then mount the plastic "J" adapter to move the wiper blade into more of a military position. I just left mine alone as it does not rub or cause a problem on my rig.]
![Anco comparison.jpg Anco comparison.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538795-f46d5a1732808f1d683083044ed97c23.jpg)
10- reattach to your HMMWV and enjoy $5-10 easy accessed replacements.
[EDIT- After you do this conversion you won't need to replace the entire civilian wiper blade/bracket assembly every time your wipers wear out. My auto parts place sells the 12 inch bare rubber wiper blades without bracket for 5 clams apiece. In the old days, you used to be able to buy just the blade itself, and that was common practice. Now the blades are usually sold with the included bracket because people are getting lazy. [I'm getting old and waxing nostalgic.] You now can still buy just a wiper rubber on Amaz0n or FleaBay. With this civilian modification you now have options.]
![thumbnail_IMG_1595.jpg thumbnail_IMG_1595.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538643-9b9a5f427578f70b290d9f6d25d59e89.jpg)
2- remove blade from arm. Save screw and bolt!
3- grind off rivets that hold the blade receiver to the arm. [EDIT 05/28/2020 - just cut the arm immediately proximal to the closest rivet. Just cut it off and forget about all the grinding and smoothing. The arm will be a tad too long if you don't cut some off anyways, so make your life easier. Proceed to step 5 and skip step 4 if you cut as per this edit.]
![Removing rivets.jpg Removing rivets.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538641-2325a006e83f26aa427864a100f6b3e7.jpg)
4- smooth off the rivets
![wiper arm with removed rivets front and back.jpg wiper arm with removed rivets front and back.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538648-f7fcfa197b4712bee22366fa957fd4c9.jpg)
5- purchase Ansco 12 inch civilian wiper blades with included plastic adapter bits.
[EDIT- Anco 12 inch 31-12] [SKEW no. 37577 09449]
![Wiper arm J adapter included with wiper blade.jpg Wiper arm J adapter included with wiper blade.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538645-28396591b0665e81743e6024de1b4d9c.jpg)
![Anco Wiper Box top.jpg Anco Wiper Box top.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538793-f0834c572aa18a2cb129b306f6652efe.jpg)
![Anco wiper Box back instructions.jpg Anco wiper Box back instructions.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538792-a8b05ac4cc20992e3668a109872a9e6e.jpg)
![Anco Skew.jpg Anco Skew.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538791-8c4bbe1a026c1317f7d80e408f566714.jpg)
6- slide arm into the “J” shaped adapter that comes with civilian Ansco 12 inch wipers.
![Wiper arm with installed J arm prior to drilling.jpg Wiper arm with installed J arm prior to drilling.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538647-6dc4698a0bcac5b3e50a2101b96922b9.jpg)
7- Drill through hole meant to be used for retainer clip. Drill through hole, through wiper arm, and all the way through underside plastic.
![Wiper and J piece drilled.jpg Wiper and J piece drilled.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538644-1d0ca6b67a0b163b98b46bf01a1682ac.jpg)
8- repurpose the screw and nylon bolt to anchor the “J” shapes adapter to the wiper arm.
![Wiper arm with drilled and attached J piece.jpg Wiper arm with drilled and attached J piece.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538646-5125d13bbd1541eadc1193c582233c82.jpg)
9- attach the civilian wiper to the adapted military arm.
![Final assembled product.jpg Final assembled product.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538642-392d0ba86a2abd5b9c5b4aadc1f10eb0.jpg)
9a- Comparison of military (center) with modified wiper arms. Top shows modification with screw. Bottom is modified using modified rivet. (I modified rivet to fit the plastic "J" adapter as modification version 1, then realized that using screw and nylon nut is a easier and better option as modification version 2. )
[EDIT- Notice the Military blade and wiper arm are both a bit shorter. Makes no difference but if you want to center your wiper then cut off about 2/3 inch off your wiper arm and then mount the plastic "J" adapter to move the wiper blade into more of a military position. I just left mine alone as it does not rub or cause a problem on my rig.]
![Anco comparison.jpg Anco comparison.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/538/538795-f46d5a1732808f1d683083044ed97c23.jpg)
10- reattach to your HMMWV and enjoy $5-10 easy accessed replacements.
[EDIT- After you do this conversion you won't need to replace the entire civilian wiper blade/bracket assembly every time your wipers wear out. My auto parts place sells the 12 inch bare rubber wiper blades without bracket for 5 clams apiece. In the old days, you used to be able to buy just the blade itself, and that was common practice. Now the blades are usually sold with the included bracket because people are getting lazy. [I'm getting old and waxing nostalgic.] You now can still buy just a wiper rubber on Amaz0n or FleaBay. With this civilian modification you now have options.]
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