Wiper Blade Questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

A.Bursell · 02-27-2013, 10:46 PM

I am in need of new wiper blades for my 67.

Currently I have what I believe is one original blade and one vintage replacement. Both look almost identical (minor differences), both have the same patent number, one is labeled Trico.

My question is, do these wear out? Should I be looking for replacement blades that maybe have more spring to them or something? I have looked an so far seen replacement that claim to be silver colored (no mention of stainless or chrome), but maybe some of the Repro companies make them?

Otherwise if they don't wear, I would probably look to just put refills in.

Thoughts?

Adam

brad_man_72 · 02-27-2013, 10:48 PM

I just do refills, they work ok but gotta have the original look.
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buckskins4ever · 02-27-2013, 11:01 PM

Not sure you can get anything other than a trico. Almost all parts stores will carry our stock replacement blades

**72restorationvirgin** · 02-28-2013, 12:36 AM

I just bought some Trico's last weekend from O'reillys and they fit perfect and look good.
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**70cst** · 02-28-2013, 12:44 AM

Here are some threads that might be helpful ...

Stock Wiper Blade Refills ?
Stock Wiper Blade Refills ?

Wiper blades ?????
http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=484355

Wiper Blades??
http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=283731

A.Bursell · 02-28-2013, 06:16 AM

Thanks for the info and links (I had trouble getting he links to work but eventually did).

Here is what I came up with so far:

http://www.tricoproducts.com/Drivers...oducts/Classic

Seems like these might be the way to go, OEM company and they look exactly like the originals. I just wonder about the "silver" finish and if it is chrome or stainless or how it looks in person.

I still haven't hit any of the Repro companies to see what they have.

Anyone have experience with the Trico Classics or any others that are close to/same as OEM?

Adam

Boomerswany · 02-28-2013, 07:22 PM

Repop of original, in unpolished stainless. http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort

A.Bursell · 03-01-2013, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomerswany

Repop of original, in unpolished stainless. http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort

Link doesn't work for me. All I end up seeing is a bunch of different companies. Can you fix it?

Adam

Lee H · 03-01-2013, 11:05 AM

TRICO 33-150, available at most parts stores. I got mine off amazon.com.
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54blackhornet · 03-01-2013, 01:35 PM

Trico U-15R is available from many auto parts stores!
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A.Bursell · 03-01-2013, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee H

TRICO 33-150, available at most parts stores. I got mine off amazon.com.
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Those are the Trico Classics I mentioned above. Can you tell me more about them-- are they stainless or aluminum or just painted silver? How do they look and work?

Thanks!

Adam

Lee H · 03-02-2013, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.Bursell

Those are the Trico Classics I mentioned above. Can you tell me more about them-- are they stainless or aluminum or just painted silver? How do they look and work?

Thanks!

Adam

Stainless, nice looking, comes with rubber insert. These are a nice alternative to the original equipment that may be missing or damaged. Also, the ANCO refill part number U15R is the correct refill blade for these as well as the original equipment blade.
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teeitup · 03-02-2013, 12:14 PM

good info here, Thanks

**WIDESIDE72** · 03-02-2013, 01:23 PM

If you do a search on the forum, you'll find quite a few threads that all lead to the Anco U15 refill
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A.Bursell · 03-02-2013, 09:14 PM

Thank you guys for the refill info, I had known about that. I really wanted info on the entire blade.

It sounds like the Trico Classics are the way to go, and my local O'Reilly has them for about $8.50 a piece. Going to go pick them up.

Adam

**70cst** · 03-02-2013, 09:55 PM

Great info guys

02-27-2013, 10:46 PM	#1
A.Bursell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 298	Wiper Blade Questions I am in need of new wiper blades for my 67. Currently I have what I believe is one original blade and one vintage replacement. Both look almost identical (minor differences), both have the same patent number, one is labeled Trico. My question is, do these wear out? Should I be looking for replacement blades that maybe have more spring to them or something? I have looked an so far seen replacement that claim to be silver colored (no mention of stainless or chrome), but maybe some of the Repro companies make them? Otherwise if they don't wear, I would probably look to just put refills in. Thoughts? Adam

02-27-2013, 10:48 PM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Wiper Blade Questions I just do refills, they work ok but gotta have the original look. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

02-27-2013, 11:01 PM	#3
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: Wiper Blade Questions Not sure you can get anything other than a trico. Almost all parts stores will carry our stock replacement blades

02-28-2013, 12:36 AM	#4
72restorationvirgin Active Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Rapids. MI Posts: 156	Re: Wiper Blade Questions I just bought some Trico's last weekend from O'reillys and they fit perfect and look good. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 C20 283/4 Speed

02-28-2013, 12:44 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Wiper Blade Questions Here are some threads that might be helpful ... Stock Wiper Blade Refills ? Stock Wiper Blade Refills ? Wiper blades ????? http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=484355 Wiper Blades?? http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/v...d.php?t=283731 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-28-2013, 06:16 AM	#6
A.Bursell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 298	Re: Wiper Blade Questions Thanks for the info and links (I had trouble getting he links to work but eventually did). Here is what I came up with so far: http://www.tricoproducts.com/Drivers...oducts/Classic Seems like these might be the way to go, OEM company and they look exactly like the originals. I just wonder about the "silver" finish and if it is chrome or stainless or how it looks in person. I still haven't hit any of the Repro companies to see what they have. Anyone have experience with the Trico Classics or any others that are close to/same as OEM? Adam

02-28-2013, 07:22 PM	#7
Boomerswany Retiredoldfarttankerguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Posts: 148	Re: Wiper Blade Questions Repop of original, in unpolished stainless. http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort __________________ ________________________________ *Swany* Current 67-72 truck projo - #5 of 6 and #1,000,000... of all the other things that keep me from working on it. Fav - local parts shop. They ship world-wide. www.fillingstation.com

03-01-2013, 11:05 AM	#9
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Wiper Blade Questions TRICO 33-150, available at most parts stores. I got mine off amazon.com. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

03-01-2013, 01:35 PM	#10
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,393	Re: Wiper Blade Questions Trico U-15R is available from many auto parts stores! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

03-02-2013, 12:14 PM	#13
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Wiper Blade Questions good info here, Thanks __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-02-2013, 01:23 PM	#14
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Wiper Blade Questions If you do a search on the forum, you'll find quite a few threads that all lead to the Anco U15 refill Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2013, 09:14 PM	#15
A.Bursell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 298	Re: Wiper Blade Questions Thank you guys for the refill info, I had known about that. I really wanted info on the entire blade. It sounds like the Trico Classics are the way to go, and my local O'Reilly has them for about $8.50 a piece. Going to go pick them up. Adam

03-02-2013, 09:55 PM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Wiper Blade Questions Great info guys __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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