Wiper Blades?
August 12th, 2014, 09:10 AM
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Wiper Blades?
I know most of the 60's & 70's era cars are only driven in nice weather,
so the need to replace wiper blades is minimal.
My car, '67 Cutlass, is a driver and I need to replace wiper blades.
I've only been able to find the universal blades that you break off the length
you need to fit.
Don't care much for these.
What are you guys doing for blades?
I'd be happy with correct refills if they can be had.
so the need to replace wiper blades is minimal.
My car, '67 Cutlass, is a driver and I need to replace wiper blades.
I've only been able to find the universal blades that you break off the length
you need to fit.
Don't care much for these.
What are you guys doing for blades?
I'd be happy with correct refills if they can be had.
August 12th, 2014, 10:25 AM
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http://www.tricoproducts.com/Drivers...oducts/Classic
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/oe...iO-BoCKiXw_wcB
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/oe...iO-BoCKiXw_wcB
Last edited by 66-3X2 442; August 12th, 2014 at 10:28 AM.
August 12th, 2014, 05:23 PM
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Agree with this. I typically buy 3-4 sets of refills for each of my vehicles so that I can save on shipping. I think I still have 2 sets of refills for the Cutlass but I need to get more for the Jeep (it has 13" blades that are difficult to find locally).
August 12th, 2014, 11:55 PM
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Even if you only drive your car during good weather you might still be caught out by unexpected rain, certainly over here you will!
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If you haven't used your wipers for a few months and this happens to you it might be a good idea to quickly clean up the blades with a damp cloth or something before using them, to make sure there are no bits of grit or other windshield unfriendly abrasives on the blades.
Roger.
.If you haven't used your wipers for a few months and this happens to you it might be a good idea to quickly clean up the blades with a damp cloth or something before using them, to make sure there are no bits of grit or other windshield unfriendly abrasives on the blades.
Roger.
Last edited by rustyroger; August 13th, 2014 at 02:24 PM.
August 14th, 2014, 07:41 AM
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I got the 'classic' style wiper blades from Napa a couple months back. Not great, they're curved too much and the entire blade doesn't come into contact with the glass so they don't clean very well; wouldn't recommend these unless you're in a pinch or as a last resort.
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