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    8/09/2024 9:23 AM  #1

    MS
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    Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

    On my 66, it uses 15", and Anco came out with a Classic Series a few years back that came with a stainless steel blade, much like the originals.  Those work great.  
    My 69 uses a 16" wiper and those are not available in the Classic Series.  So, I thought I might just try the 15" size.  Well, guess what...  They still make them but now they are a painted silver/gray, not stainless.  Bummer.
    I absolutely REFUSE to install any of those black framed wipers on my classic cars.

    Has anyone found a source that carries original type blades?  All the refills (just the rubber part) seem to be narrower and attached differently than the originals.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    8/09/2024 9:23 PM  #3

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    Re: Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

    Thanks
    That looks like what is on there now. Has a kind of raised up mount unlike original but works.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
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    8/09/2024 9:38 PM  #4

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    Re: Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

    Take a look here for refills.

    Depending on style of refill, get a longer one and cut to size as needed.

    https://www.rockauto.com/en/tools/wiper+&+washer,wiper+blade+refill

     

    8/09/2024 10:58 PM  #5

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    Re: Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

    This is what I've been using, in 15 inch

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    8/10/2024 11:53 AM  #6

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    Re: Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

    Not sure if one can still find just the wiper blade.  Years ago my wife had a MGB, that had three like 8" wipers, replacment blade prices were outragous, I bought longer ones and cut them down to the correct length, worked great. 

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    8/13/2024 7:08 PM  #7

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    Re: Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

    Lt Dan found these 16 inch blades for you Steve:
    https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/trico,33162,wiper+blade,8852

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    8/13/2024 9:34 PM  #9

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    Re: Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

    I found real wiper blade refills.
    Key words…”bayonet wiper refills”

    The old retainer clip is the bayonet.

    Scott Drake, OER, and Trico appear to have bayonet refills as well as blades in stainless on Summit.

    Last edited by Nos681 (8/13/2024 9:56 PM)

     

    8/13/2024 10:31 PM  #10

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    Re: Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

    Here's the link:
    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdk-c9az-17593-a

    Nos681 wrote:

    I found real wiper blade refills.
    Key words…”bayonet wiper refills”

    The old retainer clip is the bayonet.

    Scott Drake, OER, and Trico appear to have bayonet refills as well as blades in stainless on Summit.

     

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    8/14/2024 6:30 AM  #11

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    Re: Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

    With the part number, here it is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Trico-33-162-Classic-Wiper-Blade/dp/B000CQ20EG

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

     

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