The Clubhouse Place to chat about whatever's on your mind - doesn't have to be car related. NO POLITICS OR RELIGIOUS DISCUSSION ALLOWED.

New Technology Wipers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 09:03 PM
  #1  
z11375ss's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Moment Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,238
New Technology Wipers

Does anyone have a suggestion as to what kind of wiper/wiper arms I could switch to? I plan on driving down to Power Tour in Chatanooga and if I run into rain, well we all know how effecient the old wipers are on these cars. I would hate to get in a storm and be stuck with the old tech wipers. They plain stink.
Old Jan 19, 2013 | 06:01 AM
  #2  
1970cs's Avatar
Lansing built
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,330
From: Grand Ledge, MI
I believe that the claim from most manufacturers of blades say that the adapters will fit 98% of cars? The new style blades are pretty salty for exact fits, but big box stores should be around the mid 20's for the pair.

Anco claims that they have 15" and up blades.

Still the wiper motors on low speed are slow on our vintage. I would suggest that you grab some Rain X, IMO this product is worth every penny!

Pat
Attached Images
Old Jan 19, 2013 | 06:35 AM
  #3  
brown7373's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,124
From: Fort Pierce, FL
Why not use RainX. As long as you're moving at 25mph or nore, you don't even need wipers. Water beads up and flies off the windshield.
Old Jan 19, 2013 | 07:40 AM
  #4  
pcard's Avatar
70 Cutlass SX
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,042
From: Bermuda
I bought a set of new tech blades at Napa - can't remember the brand - silicon something I believe. The Napa sales rep helped select them. Not cheap but they fit perfectly and work great. I kept my old one of course, but the new ones are a must for drivers. Best $ I spent on safety.
Old Jan 19, 2013 | 07:41 AM
  #5  
Paladin31's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,305
From: Battle Creek, Michigan
I use the cheap local big box grocery chain (Meijer) about 20 a pair w/ gov cut. And the Rain X Washer fluid. Huge difference. As Brown stated highway speeds water sheds very nicely.
Old Jan 19, 2013 | 08:58 AM
  #6  
z11375ss's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Moment Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,238
Thanks. Forgot the Rain-X! That stuff works very well. I don't drive the car if it's raining but will if I'm 200 miles away from the house!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
442much
The Clubhouse
10
Jul 15, 2011 10:37 AM
Dan Wirth
General Discussion
20
Sep 1, 2009 07:13 PM
gearheads78
The Clubhouse
10
Aug 31, 2009 05:25 AM
Jamesbo
The Clubhouse
5
Aug 12, 2009 11:48 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:27 AM.