Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72ChevyAZ · 01-18-2008, 07:36 AM

OK, I am stuck! How do I remove the wiper arms? Looks like there is a little pin that slides forward but that's all I can see.

Help!

Ps. And that's "Windshield" not "Winshield" LOL

ChevLoRay · 01-18-2008, 07:54 AM

I have a tool that I bought from NAPA, that lifts the arm off of the post. It's like a pair of pliers in one respect, but they lift and separate, instead of squeeze. Geeze, sounds like a bra, but it ain't.

They'll set you back about $10, and save you from a lot of fussin' and cussin'.

Andy4639 · 01-18-2008, 07:57 AM

On a 71 you can buy a wiper tool that clips over the arm to thwe head and hold the arm and tool together and wiggle it right off.
Not sure about your model but I think you have to pull the side of it out to unclip it. It's like that for some models but don't know when it started.
Here is one. I got mine at Advance auto.

68gmsee · 01-18-2008, 10:58 AM

Again, not sure if they changed them in later years of you have had newer style arms installed, but on both my 68 and 69 I lift the arms as high as they will go and then pry the bottom up.

I use a heavy cloth (towel or even a leather glove) on the cowl to keep from damaging the paint and gently pry up with a claw hammer. I've even wrapped the hammer claw with a shop towel.

**lks dcvn** · 01-18-2008, 11:19 PM

I was a bit confused the first time I pulled mine, but with the proper location and just enough force a towel oh the hood and a pry bar in the right spot (very bottom exactly opposite wiper arm portion) it will come right off.

It took a bit of force my first time (I didn't want to break anything) - and it just popped right off.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 01-18-2008, 11:26 PM

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**LockDoc** · 01-18-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72

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I just priced these at NAPA. they were $16.... Bottom arm is plastic coated to protect paint but I think I would still use a folded rag.

LockDoc

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 01-19-2008, 01:15 AM

I just went ahead and bought one about a year ago, best money I have spent. It works awesome and no worries about scratching the paint!!

mbgmike · 01-19-2008, 04:39 AM

Mines a Snap on.

High dollar chunk of metal

seattle68gmc · 06-11-2012, 06:14 PM

You guys are the best. Every time I've had one of those "How do ya?" questions I've found the answer on this forum. I was afraid to exert too much force on the wiper arm. I was thinking I must be missing something here and didn't want to damage the shaft.
The truck is a work in progress. When I make some progress on restoration I'll get brace enough to post some pics. back to the wipers now and then onto replacing the rusted rocker panels...Whopee

01-18-2008, 07:36 AM	#1
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? OK, I am stuck! How do I remove the wiper arms? Looks like there is a little pin that slides forward but that's all I can see. Help! Ps. And that's "Windshield" not "Winshield" LOL __________________ 72 Chevy Custom LWB Last edited by 72ChevyAZ; 01-18-2008 at 07:37 AM.

01-18-2008, 07:54 AM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? I have a tool that I bought from NAPA, that lifts the arm off of the post. It's like a pair of pliers in one respect, but they lift and separate, instead of squeeze. Geeze, sounds like a bra, but it ain't. They'll set you back about $10, and save you from a lot of fussin' and cussin'. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-18-2008, 07:57 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? On a 71 you can buy a wiper tool that clips over the arm to thwe head and hold the arm and tool together and wiggle it right off. Not sure about your model but I think you have to pull the side of it out to unclip it. It's like that for some models but don't know when it started. Here is one. I got mine at Advance auto. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-18-2008, 10:58 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? Again, not sure if they changed them in later years of you have had newer style arms installed, but on both my 68 and 69 I lift the arms as high as they will go and then pry the bottom up. I use a heavy cloth (towel or even a leather glove) on the cowl to keep from damaging the paint and gently pry up with a claw hammer. I've even wrapped the hammer claw with a shop towel.

01-18-2008, 11:19 PM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,338	Re: Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? I was a bit confused the first time I pulled mine, but with the proper location and just enough force a towel oh the hood and a pry bar in the right spot (very bottom exactly opposite wiper arm portion) it will come right off. It took a bit of force my first time (I didn't want to break anything) - and it just popped right off.

01-18-2008, 11:26 PM	#6
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? ... Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

01-19-2008, 01:15 AM	#8
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? I just went ahead and bought one about a year ago, best money I have spent. It works awesome and no worries about scratching the paint!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

01-19-2008, 04:39 AM	#9
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? Mines a Snap on. High dollar chunk of metal

06-11-2012, 06:14 PM	#10
seattle68gmc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1	Re: Winshield Wiper ARM removal?? You guys are the best. Every time I've had one of those "How do ya?" questions I've found the answer on this forum. I was afraid to exert too much force on the wiper arm. I was thinking I must be missing something here and didn't want to damage the shaft. The truck is a work in progress. When I make some progress on restoration I'll get brace enough to post some pics. back to the wipers now and then onto replacing the rusted rocker panels...Whopee



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