Tricks to removing windshield wiper arms? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 Suburban · 05-19-2004, 07:51 PM

Im sure they make a special tool, but does anyone know any tricks to get them off with out the tool? thanks

67cst · 05-19-2004, 08:07 PM

yeah they make a tool, what has worked for me is using a small flat head screw driver, you need to push that little tab back and pull at the same time, just be careful!!! i put the wipers on my 67 last week and i got one on crooked and yanked it off and the f'er went flying and scuffed my brand new paint job on the hood!

hchconst1@aol.com · 05-19-2004, 08:08 PM

Sure, POC, use a small prybar (the kind carpenters use to remove interior wood trim). Put a piece of rag on the cowl so you don't scratch it. Gently pry up and vola.
Harry

Doug M · 05-19-2004, 08:23 PM

you can use a claw hammer as well. Gently pry up at it will pop off. Just protect that paint!!!

MACKL · 05-19-2004, 08:53 PM

Use a pair of channel lock, slip joint pliers. Open the pliers up to the last slip joint, (mainly to get the lower jaw out of your way.) Catch the tip under the edge of the wiper arm and push down on the handle. The size and angle are perfect for removing the most difficult wiper arm. Put a strip of duck tape on the edge to protect your paint.

68C15 · 05-19-2004, 09:05 PM

the tool designed is avail. from Snap-on for about $6 you could make one with a 6" piece of 1" x1/16 flat stock. need to bend very edge about 3/16 & again at about 1" beyond that. it will look like a squared off 'U'. then at about the 3" line do about a 15 deg. bend away from wiper arm. just slip the tip of 'U' under end of arm & gently pry back then lift arm from shaft. does not hurt finish on truck. may want duct tape on arm if they are painted though.
Todd

71-longbed · 05-19-2004, 10:07 PM

i use angled pair of needle nose pliers and channel locks wrapped in a rag , the 1st time i ever did it .... i can take them off with my bare hands now

68 Suburban · 05-19-2004, 10:41 PM

Got them off, thanks!

05-19-2004, 07:51 PM	#1
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Tricks to removing windshield wiper arms? Im sure they make a special tool, but does anyone know any tricks to get them off with out the tool? thanks __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

05-19-2004, 08:07 PM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	yeah they make a tool, what has worked for me is using a small flat head screw driver, you need to push that little tab back and pull at the same time, just be careful!!! i put the wipers on my 67 last week and i got one on crooked and yanked it off and the f'er went flying and scuffed my brand new paint job on the hood! __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

05-19-2004, 08:08 PM	#3
hchconst1@aol.com Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Browns Mills, NJ USA Posts: 101	Sure, POC, use a small prybar (the kind carpenters use to remove interior wood trim). Put a piece of rag on the cowl so you don't scratch it. Gently pry up and vola. Harry __________________ 6T727T2

05-19-2004, 08:23 PM	#4
Doug M Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central New Jersey Exit 8 Posts: 57	you can use a claw hammer as well. Gently pry up at it will pop off. Just protect that paint!!! __________________ 1954 GMC 150 (for sale) 1970 GMC 1500 2004 Road King

05-19-2004, 08:53 PM	#5
MACKL Almost done! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 193	Use a pair of channel lock, slip joint pliers. Open the pliers up to the last slip joint, (mainly to get the lower jaw out of your way.) Catch the tip under the edge of the wiper arm and push down on the handle. The size and angle are perfect for removing the most difficult wiper arm. Put a strip of duck tape on the edge to protect your paint. __________________ The 1970 SWB Project Removed 6cyl manual trans, manual everything V8-350 Auto/PS/PDB Blazer Fuel Tank Behind the Marker Light Fuel Fill

05-19-2004, 09:05 PM	#6
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	the tool designed is avail. from Snap-on for about $6 you could make one with a 6" piece of 1" x1/16 flat stock. need to bend very edge about 3/16 & again at about 1" beyond that. it will look like a squared off 'U'. then at about the 3" line do about a 15 deg. bend away from wiper arm. just slip the tip of 'U' under end of arm & gently pry back then lift arm from shaft. does not hurt finish on truck. may want duct tape on arm if they are painted though. Todd __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

05-19-2004, 10:07 PM	#7
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i use angled pair of needle nose pliers and channel locks wrapped in a rag , the 1st time i ever did it .... i can take them off with my bare hands now __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

05-19-2004, 10:41 PM	#8
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Got them off, thanks! __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.



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