FYI FORD MustangSteve's Ford Mustang Forum / Got a source for windshield wiper blades?

**Posted by MS** 8/09/2024 9:23 AM

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.

**Posted by Rufus68** 8/09/2024 8:55 PM

Search Amazon for 16 inch stainless wiper blade.
What about this: https://www.amazon.com/Sea-Dog-414216S1-Stainless-Steel-Wiper/dp/B00EVINR8E/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TiIDTCA9Pz80-5y8OA1xHC4kq3vAR09pZpNx0CgCZYRGbgIxRTtFuLt5y0Ufol6JaKk-UOA9RRngFIAMJEIfuHfCTbFQBoNDF0ZNNtLgRRmjCecI9rShZexKUT49SPYJpzlKMrgH9kb_GjN2cDCB0Afc8ivXurAbGNJNwqsWx8hdgqabXtYWNSVb-Huq26m5JIDCPBWZYXU4re4cWXaU239DXjxJwOaygC1xEJcE4ho.pPASTT2qqiiqLIc_FSG0VHhkmC4Nwf8x380rTXNyHOA&dib_tag=se&keywords=16inch+stainless+wiper+arms&mfadid=adm&qid=1723258428&sr=8-4

**Posted by MS** 8/09/2024 9:23 PM

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

**Posted by Nos681** 8/09/2024 9:38 PM

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

**Posted by rpm** 8/09/2024 10:58 PM

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

**Posted by BobE** 8/10/2024 11:53 AM

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.

**Posted by rpm** 8/13/2024 7:08 PM

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

**Posted by Nos681** 8/13/2024 7:23 PM

MS…since you are retired, perhaps make some. 😁

These are the patent numbers on my 16” wiper arms.

https://ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadBasicPdf/2752626?requestToken=eyJzdWIiOiJlMDVhNDYwMS0zM2E4LTRmYmItOWRjNC01Y2ZhYWJkMjU5NGEiLCJ2ZXIiOiIyOTU1ZTczYy02Y2NhLTQ2ZmItYmM4Zi03ZTcyYjczMjJhZTYiLCJleHAiOjB9

https://ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadBasicPdf/2807822?requestToken=eyJzdWIiOiJlMDVhNDYwMS0zM2E4LTRmYmItOWRjNC01Y2ZhYWJkMjU5NGEiLCJ2ZXIiOiIyOTU1ZTczYy02Y2NhLTQ2ZmItYmM4Zi03ZTcyYjczMjJhZTYiLCJleHAiOjB9

Last edited by Nos681 (8/13/2024 7:24 PM)

**Posted by Nos681** 8/13/2024 9:34 PM

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)

**Posted by rpm** 8/13/2024 10:31 PM

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.

**Posted by Rufus68** 8/14/2024 6:30 AM

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