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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Correct looking wiper blades for 1966

Could someone tell me a good place to get correct fitting and looking wiper blades for 1966 olds 98's??

The ones that are on there now are crappy plastic aftermarket units and I HATE THEM!!!! LOL
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Anyone know where to buy these???

http://www.tricoproducts.com/Trico2/...s/classic.aspx
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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I love those! where to buy them...
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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The "Classic" blades aren't listed on that page unfortunately.
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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ok I see what you mean. Their website is not really complete, the thing we are missing is the p/n

I just called, the p/n for 15" is 33-150 (14" = 33-140 etc)

I checked Advance Auto Parts website and they do not stock it but they will order it

I also googled trico 33-150 with these results and lo and behold found this have a nice day!


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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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My parts guy is calling his supplier right now. The wiper I need for my 67 Delta 88 is a Trico Classic 33-183. I tried to get a pair last week and they sent two 15 inch Trico Classic 33-150. He wanted 42.50 for the pair.

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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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I want a case of them
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Yeah I called Trico and they said nobody in Canada carries the classic blades.
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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buy em online from that link I posted up above!
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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I found the Trico Classic 33-183 wiper blades at Advance Auto Parts for 7.88 each (on-line price). They don't ship to Canada so my wife is going to the store (in Detroit) Saturday to place an order. The blades should be in on Monday. After she visits the store, I'll have a firm price.
Craig: Would you like her to pick up a pair for you?

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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Yeah that would be great.
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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OK, Consider it done!
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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I got some for my Cutlass and the wife's LeMans from NAPA.
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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I just searched NAPA & this is what I got...


No Matching Results

We're sorry, but no matching products were found for "Trico Classic 33-183" using your selected vehicle, a 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88.

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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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I had no idea that you could put anything but inserts onto the arms. Huh. Now I want a new set.
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Red Delta: Ya want me to ask my wife to get you a set as well? RSVP, ASAP.

Maybe I should start a new business... www.jaybirdsoldsconnection.com

Wow, I wonder if the link works?

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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaybird
Red Delta: Ya want me to ask my wife to get you a set as well? RSVP, ASAP.

Maybe I should start a new business... www.jaybirdsoldsconnection.com

Wow, I wonder if the link works?
Depends on how your prices are. I drive down in the states for a living.
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Oops! Google Chrome could not find www.jaybirdsoldsconnection.com
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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On the other hand, I drive through Windsor a lot. I may pay a premium if I don't have to find a spot to park my rig....
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffreyalman
Oops! Google Chrome could not find www.jaybirdsoldsconnection.com

Quick, godaddy.com!!! I'm sure I could hold it for ransom for 10's of dollars, or a set of new blades. LOL
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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too late I already got it now $50 j/k
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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She leaves for work in approximately 2 1/2 hours. I'm going to bed in minutes.
No profit on my part.
Yes or No?
Old Apr 16, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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Yes.
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Done! We have blades!
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Whoa boys, hold on here for a minute!
I can't say that I'm trilled. These blades are not exactly like the 15" blades that the supplier sent my Windsor parts guy in error.
Maybe his blades were older stock. I don't care for the grey plastic connection part. I suppose I'm gonna have to try to paint this piece silver.
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Sorry guys the ones I looked at looked exactly like the picture above. I hope that you are not as disappointed as I am.
At least the price isn't too bad and they do look better than what I have currently have. If you don't want these I will understand perfectly.
Let me know what you think.
All I can say to you other Olds Guys is this... Don't throw away your stainless steel wiper blades. Buy refills!

Jaybird

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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Whats the deal with that last picture??? It has me worried!!! LOL I'm not to worried about the connection piece. Im not even sure if our cars need that piece
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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they look black to me
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Read the message again. Like I said... I'm not happy. If you don't want them, I will understand. I looked closely at the connection piece...
It's grey plastic and it will fit, but it looks wrong, wrong, wrong. Why would a parts supplier, supplying classic car lovers, cheap-out on classic parts? Hmmm?
BTW... That last picture was of my original stainless steel wiper blade. I just shot it on a bad angle. It really is shiney.

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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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That picture through the packaging looks great other than the connecting piece like you mentioned but I am not worried about that. What is that last picture of?
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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That last picture is the reason I need new wiper blades!!! lol
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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how about a shot of the new ones
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffreyalman
how about a shot of the new ones
Like... Out of the package???
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How's that?
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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it looks better than black but shadow must make it look like graphite - or is it dark? yeah I guess it is or you'd be happy
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Looks good to me.
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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The new blades are shiney. I just don't like the plastic connection piece.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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from what I recall, the plastic pc is not needed for our application. Mine anyway have a post sticking up the seats in the hole


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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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I tried painting the plastic pieces. I guess it's better than it was.
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I tried painting the plastic pieces. I guess it's better than it was.

Those look alright. What paint did you use?
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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I used Dupli-Color CHROME. I bought it at Canadian Tire. It's a quick drying enamel. It says... Ideal for Trim and Accessory Pieces. My local buddies call it Portuguese Chrome. We had a local guy (back in the day) that used it for everything.
Old Apr 24, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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I used my original wiper blade and bought refills for them at Canadian Tire. You can easily find them at most swap meets if you do not have original ones or I may have another set kicking around if you are interested.
I'll check my shed this morning to see...........

http://www.tricoproducts.com/Trico2/...lls/index.aspx
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