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Wilson_ · 10-30-2008, 05:12 PM

I have a 67 short step and and I need some wipers and the local parts places don't carry windshield wiper inserts for 67-72.
What other years will fit?

Thanks

big_al_71 · 10-30-2008, 08:05 PM

This is what I bought since I could not find anything locally..

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=WAS7272

Richard8971 · 10-30-2008, 08:53 PM

I got mine from NAPA. fit and look factory! It's the wiper and metal holding unit.

Don

eseaton · 10-30-2008, 08:54 PM

I always bought the ones closest in lenght with the metal retainers and cut the end that doesnt have the retainer. I work for Auto Zone so I know how it feels to not be ale to get half of the stuff at the store I work at. Did the local guys go to the book or stick to the computer, I'll see what I can find tommorow and email part numbers tommorow night.

Spray-Bomb · 10-30-2008, 08:56 PM

IIRC you can run a 16" wiper on your stock arms, just go to any place that has wipers & pick up some blades

Brad · 10-30-2008, 11:43 PM

I'm using 17" Bosch wiper arms and blades on my '68. For my case I wanted the wiper arm to extend farther up top then the factory 15" ones and what I figured out is that even the 17" blades extend only about 1/2" more. I figured they'd be waaaaaaay too long. Also, Trico carries a universal blade that you just snap off to the correct length.

Wilson_ · 10-31-2008, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

This is what I bought since I could not find anything locally..

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=WAS7272

Thanks for the link!

Quote:

Originally Posted by eseaton

I always bought the ones closest in lenght with the metal retainers and cut the end that doesnt have the retainer. I work for Auto Zone so I know how it feels to not be ale to get half of the stuff at the store I work at. Did the local guys go to the book or stick to the computer, I'll see what I can find tommorow and email part numbers tommorow night.

Yes please let me know, they went into the computer and looked, and said nope you might want to try the dealer to get those. no thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

I'm using 17" Bosch wiper arms and blades on my '68. For my case I wanted the wiper arm to extend farther up top then the factory 15" ones and what I figured out is that even the 17" blades extend only about 1/2" more. I figured they'd be waaaaaaay too long. Also, Trico carries a universal blade that you just snap off to the correct length.

Cool thanks!! do you remember what car they were for?

70GMCer · 10-31-2008, 06:57 AM

This is where I bought mine. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_046.html

Brad · 10-31-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilson_

Cool thanks!! do you remember what car they were for?

They're universal.

prg machine · 10-31-2008, 01:52 PM

I am saving this info to my posts.
good reference material

10-30-2008, 05:12 PM	#1
Wilson_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 451	Windshield Wiper question I have a 67 short step and and I need some wipers and the local parts places don't carry windshield wiper inserts for 67-72. What other years will fit? Thanks

10-30-2008, 08:05 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Windshield Wiper question This is what I bought since I could not find anything locally.. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=WAS7272 __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-30-2008, 08:53 PM	#3
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: Windshield Wiper question I got mine from NAPA. fit and look factory! It's the wiper and metal holding unit. Don __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 10-30-2008 at 08:56 PM.

10-30-2008, 08:54 PM	#4
eseaton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 190	Re: Windshield Wiper question I always bought the ones closest in lenght with the metal retainers and cut the end that doesnt have the retainer. I work for Auto Zone so I know how it feels to not be ale to get half of the stuff at the store I work at. Did the local guys go to the book or stick to the computer, I'll see what I can find tommorow and email part numbers tommorow night.

10-30-2008, 08:56 PM	#5
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Windshield Wiper question IIRC you can run a 16" wiper on your stock arms, just go to any place that has wipers & pick up some blades __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-30-2008, 11:43 PM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Windshield Wiper question I'm using 17" Bosch wiper arms and blades on my '68. For my case I wanted the wiper arm to extend farther up top then the factory 15" ones and what I figured out is that even the 17" blades extend only about 1/2" more. I figured they'd be waaaaaaay too long. Also, Trico carries a universal blade that you just snap off to the correct length. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-31-2008, 06:57 AM	#8
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Windshield Wiper question This is where I bought mine. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_046.html __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-31-2008, 01:52 PM	#10
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Windshield Wiper question I am saving this info to my posts. good reference material __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:



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