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kglowacky · 03-07-2021, 07:55 PM

I asked this awhile back and want to ask it again. I want to use my original SS wiper blade arms and just want to replace the rubber. Does anyone know someone or company that just sells the rubber that slides on the old arms. many years ago you could just buy the rubber inserts. Cant seem to find them anymore. HELP

Southcity · 03-07-2021, 08:06 PM

Others may chime in with info on what you are looking for. I ordered a set of Trico Classics 33-130 (13" wiper arm/rubber blade) and just swapped the blades over to my original SS arms - easy. If you go this route just make sure you get the correct size.

kglowacky · 03-07-2021, 08:17 PM

Looked on ebay that is what I am looking for . Now for the correct size. What I have now came with the rest of the truck in boxes, so not sure on size. My blades measure 15 inches. Anyone know what size I need. Thanks

S10Fan · 03-08-2021, 06:49 AM

Trico Classics worked for me as well. I can't get any measurements, the truck is long gone.

ACS · 03-08-2021, 07:59 AM

I bought Anco brand on Amazon. They come long and you snap them off at the length you want.

72c20customcamper · 03-08-2021, 09:52 AM

A good auto parts place can get them for you . I get them for all my old cars from the local NAPA.

**rgunlock** · 03-10-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kglowacky

Looked on ebay that is what I am looking for . Now for the correct size. What I have now came with the rest of the truck in boxes, so not sure on size. My blades measure 15 inches. Anyone know what size I need. Thanks

I can't tell you what size these trucks came with, but I run 18" blades on my '78. They stay on glass full sweep. It's possible that the wiper motor is a bit underpowered for that long of a blade, but maybe it only seems a little slow when compared to a modern vehicle.

**THI** · 03-11-2021, 02:58 PM

They came with 16" blades that always seemed too short, have always replaced them with 18" blades.

03-07-2021, 07:55 PM	#1
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 560	rubber for wiper blades I asked this awhile back and want to ask it again. I want to use my original SS wiper blade arms and just want to replace the rubber. Does anyone know someone or company that just sells the rubber that slides on the old arms. many years ago you could just buy the rubber inserts. Cant seem to find them anymore. HELP

03-07-2021, 08:06 PM	#2
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: rubber for wiper blades Others may chime in with info on what you are looking for. I ordered a set of Trico Classics 33-130 (13" wiper arm/rubber blade) and just swapped the blades over to my original SS arms - easy. If you go this route just make sure you get the correct size. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

03-07-2021, 08:17 PM	#3
kglowacky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: The Woodlands,Tx Posts: 560	Re: rubber for wiper blades Looked on ebay that is what I am looking for . Now for the correct size. What I have now came with the rest of the truck in boxes, so not sure on size. My blades measure 15 inches. Anyone know what size I need. Thanks Last edited by kglowacky; 03-07-2021 at 11:34 PM.

03-08-2021, 06:49 AM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,638	Re: rubber for wiper blades Trico Classics worked for me as well. I can't get any measurements, the truck is long gone. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '30 Model A Pickup, suicide front end, 350, 350, traditional style hot rod.

03-08-2021, 07:59 AM	#5
ACS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 133	Re: rubber for wiper blades I bought Anco brand on Amazon. They come long and you snap them off at the length you want.

03-08-2021, 09:52 AM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,159	Re: rubber for wiper blades A good auto parts place can get them for you . I get them for all my old cars from the local NAPA. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-11-2021, 02:58 PM	#8
THI Active Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 170	Re: rubber for wiper blades They came with 16" blades that always seemed too short, have always replaced them with 18" blades.



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