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08-28-2015, 11:11 AM | #1 |
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1965 C10 Wiper Advice
Hi, So one of the last things I'm lacking on my 65 C10 project is wipers. I have the original type stainless wipers that were on the truck but of course they are shot and not sure which direction to go. I went to Napa and they got me their Vintage line of wiper refills and they are pretty cheesy painted silver instead of Stainless. I tried putting them onto my wiper arms and it was an ill fit to say the least--very loose and sloppy. They wouldn't have made it one use. I took them back for a refund. At this point I need wipers but I don't want to be back and forth with crap. Any ideas on who sells good quality complete wiper arms with blades?
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08-31-2015, 12:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
Wow! Nothing really!? I suppose I'll be without wipers for awhile. Luckily it's not a daily driver lol.
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I can't seem to get my wipers to "park" in the down position when I turn off the switch. Maybe I need to play with it more. When I find a solution to the wiper arm and blade problem, I'll be sure to send you a PM or post it here. Cheers!
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08-31-2015, 09:01 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
Sounds good thanks. I have the original trico wiper arms but the Napa wipers were an extreme loose fit. I'm not sure there's anything out there unless you find a company that sells the whole assembly.
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08-31-2015, 09:07 AM | #6 |
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I had found this source. Not sure if they're any good.
http://www.newportwipers.com/optacc.php |
08-31-2015, 09:11 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the reply. I ended up finding nos red dot period correct Anco blades on ebay. Probably my best option hopefully. A bit costly at $70
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08-31-2015, 09:26 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
Search for my recent thread on how to rebuild a wiper. I learned that using the originals is the best choice.
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08-31-2015, 10:04 PM | #9 |
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Pretty impressive! I think it's a bit much for my patience level lol. Actually my original wiper blades were kinda jacked. The red buttons were missing on one which was Anco and fit good and the other was a trico blade and it fit a bit loose.
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08-31-2015, 10:30 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
plenty of NOS wipers and refills on Ebay.. Airco 13" red dot is what was on mine.
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