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Relish · 07-30-2010, 10:14 AM

where can i get replacement wiper refills for the original windsheild wipers on a 1971 c10?

cdowns · 07-30-2010, 10:18 AM

autoparts store

71meangreenc10 · 07-30-2010, 12:31 PM

Stock ones should be 15 inches.

Smitty

sjarrett71 · 07-30-2010, 06:03 PM

I just picked some up at O'Reilly's a couple weeks ago.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-16-2012, 02:02 PM

I did a little research and found that the part number for Anco refills to fit the stock Trico stainless holder is U-15-R. I called around and an AutoZone not too far from me had three sets at $6.99 ea. Got them on the 71 GMC in about 5 mins and work great. You have to ask for that PN. Otherwise they are like a deer in the headlights. Counter jockey at the zone d that they are sending a lot ofthese back to their warehouse due to inactivity.
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Lee H · 09-26-2012, 10:31 AM

Went to my local NAPA, Autozone & O'Reilly's, none carry the ANCO refills, only the plastic blade type replacement units. In Autozone's system U15R is the part number for the newer plastic blades, not the ANCO refills.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-26-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Went to my local NAPA, Autozone & O'Reilly's, none carry the ANCO refills, only the plastic blade type replacement units. In Autozone's system U15R is the part number for the newer plastic blades, not the ANCO refills.

Not sure I follow...Anco U-15-R is a wiper blade refill that fits into the stock oem Trico stainless steel blade holder...
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Lee H · 09-26-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Not sure I follow...Anco U-15-R is a wiper blade refill that fits into the stock oem Trico stainless steel blade holder...
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Yes, the three auto parts stores I went to no longer carry ANCO U15R "refill", they told me the demand was low so they are no longer available.

If you go to Autozone, at least the ones in SoCal and order anco U-15-R or U15R, you get the newer style plastic blade and wiper as a unit.

long69 · 09-26-2012, 01:50 PM

last year i went to replace the blades for the very first time and boi was i shocked. no one carried just the blades. went online an didn't see anything either( short fast search). very sad when you think about it. wonder which cost more the blade or the thing that holds the blade that you must buy every time now? and now its time for new ones again.

Lee H · 09-26-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by long69

last year i went to replace the blades for the very first time and boi was i shocked. no one carried just the blades. went online an didn't see anything either( short fast search). very sad when you think about it. wonder which cost more the blade or the thing that holds the blade that you must buy every time now? and now its time for new ones again.

Here ya go.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300694203561...84.m1423.l2649

**Stocker** · 09-26-2012, 07:59 PM

I know this is about getting refills for OEM 15" blades, but if anyone is looking for OEM-style 15" blades, NAPA p/n WIP 601537 is supposed to be the ticket. Haven't got 'em myself yet but I intend to check 'em out. Unfortunately my original blades got tossed many years back... I don't even remember why.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...537_0345972924

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-26-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Not sure I follow...Anco U-15-R is a wiper blade refill that fits into the stock oem Trico stainless steel blade holder...
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It appears that there is a lot of confusion as to terminology. When I say "refill" I am referring to the rubber inserts only that fit in the oem Trico stainless steel silver holder. Universal parts that replace the oem stainless Trico holder are not that hard to find. These are usually lack plastic, sometimes black steel. Rubber inserts to fit in the oem Trico arm are little harder. Last week I bought six sets of the rubber inserts to fit Trico arms, U-15-R, but now I see nothing comes up on the AutoZone site.
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**twouvakind** · 09-26-2012, 10:29 PM

Go OEM (made in Mexico)

GM 3899508

Refill fitted in silver metal arm

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-26-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Went to my local NAPA, Autozone & O'Reilly's, none carry the ANCO refills, only the plastic blade type replacement units. In Autozone's system U15R is the part number for the newer plastic blades, not the ANCO refills.

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bobs409 · 09-27-2012, 06:55 AM

After reading this thread about a week ago, I went to autozone to get a pair. Can you believe these are so hard to find? Used to be every store had these. Now they want to sell the whole dang thing for $17 dollars or some crazy price! 6.99 for refills is crazy too but that's the world we live in.

So I just asked at the counter for U-15R and they showed 2 in stock. (they of course weren't there so they ordered me a pair)

Turned out they got lost somewhere and told me they had 16's. I said sure, give me those. I just snipped off a piece on both.

P.S. they keep the refills in the back so don't bother looking for them. Also note these have a plastic back, not metal like originals. (works just as good)

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

It appears that there is a lot of confusion as to terminology. When I say "refill" I am referring to the rubber inserts only that fit in the oem Trico stainless steel silver holder. Universal parts that replace the oem stainless Trico holder are not that hard to find. These are usually lack plastic, sometimes black steel. Rubber inserts to fit in the oem Trico arm are little harder. Last week I bought six sets of the rubber inserts to fit Trico arms, U-15-R, but now I see nothing comes up on the AutoZone site.
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GMCBubba · 09-27-2012, 01:49 PM

what about these items? Trico 33-150 from advance http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...m=wiper+refill or the Trico 44-150 refill from oreilly http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...keyword=44-150

also, both of these are available on amazon.

**MidLifer** · 09-27-2012, 03:05 PM

I ordered two sets online from AutoZone earlier this year for my 71:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...ntifier=368027

They are, indeed, just the refill for the stock arms, not plastic replacements.

long69 · 09-28-2012, 05:10 AM

well there you are. i'll get some of those.

*Mister-B* · 09-28-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MidLifer

I ordered two sets online from AutoZone earlier this year for my 71:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...ntifier=368027

They are, indeed, just the refill for the stock arms, not plastic replacements.

Just to clarify for everyone. I went to autozone and bought them today with that part number. They fit the stock arms, but they are rubber and plastic. They aren't rubber with the metal channel all the way down like the originals. This kind of annoys me to not have the metal all the way down, but I've searched high and low and it looks like they've gone to this type. The good news, is that at least these work with the stock application and are easy to find with that part number. I went ahead and bought two sets so I can keep one set under the seat

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54blackhornet · 09-28-2013, 05:21 PM

I bought 6 sets of Anco U-15R this year from my local Baxters Auto, NAPA did not list them ?
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*Mister-B* · 09-28-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

I bought 6 sets of Anco U-15R this year from my local Baxters Auto, NAPA did not list them ?
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Napa doesn't carry them based off the year make and model of our trucks. I guess that's the same for Autozone. Where I've got a part number, auto zone tends to be less expensive, and I had a 20% off coupon, I went with them.

So, do yours have the metal channel all the way down? If so, it sounds like they changed it to be plastic instead, and they use the same part number
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07-30-2010, 10:14 AM	#1
Relish Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 37	wiper refills? where can i get replacement wiper refills for the original windsheild wipers on a 1971 c10?

07-30-2010, 10:18 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: wiper refills? autoparts store __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-30-2010, 12:31 PM	#3
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: wiper refills? Stock ones should be 15 inches. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

07-30-2010, 06:03 PM	#4
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: wiper refills? I just picked some up at O'Reilly's a couple weeks ago. __________________ -Scott-

09-16-2012, 02:02 PM	#5
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: wiper refills? I did a little research and found that the part number for Anco refills to fit the stock Trico stainless holder is U-15-R. I called around and an AutoZone not too far from me had three sets at $6.99 ea. Got them on the 71 GMC in about 5 mins and work great. You have to ask for that PN. Otherwise they are like a deer in the headlights. Counter jockey at the zone d that they are sending a lot ofthese back to their warehouse due to inactivity. Posted via Mobile Device

09-26-2012, 10:31 AM	#6
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,150	Re: wiper refills? Went to my local NAPA, Autozone & O'Reilly's, none carry the ANCO refills, only the plastic blade type replacement units. In Autozone's system U15R is the part number for the newer plastic blades, not the ANCO refills. __________________ 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

09-26-2012, 01:50 PM	#9
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	Re: wiper refills? last year i went to replace the blades for the very first time and boi was i shocked. no one carried just the blades. went online an didn't see anything either( short fast search). very sad when you think about it. wonder which cost more the blade or the thing that holds the blade that you must buy every time now? and now its time for new ones again.

09-26-2012, 07:59 PM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,809	Re: wiper refills? I know this is about getting refills for OEM 15" blades, but if anyone is looking for OEM-style 15" blades, NAPA p/n WIP 601537 is supposed to be the ticket. Haven't got 'em myself yet but I intend to check 'em out. Unfortunately my original blades got tossed many years back... I don't even remember why. http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...537_0345972924 __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-26-2012, 10:29 PM	#13
twouvakind Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,664	Re: wiper refills? Go OEM (made in Mexico) GM 3899508 Refill fitted in silver metal arm

09-27-2012, 01:49 PM	#16
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	Re: wiper refills? what about these items? Trico 33-150 from advance http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...m=wiper+refill or the Trico 44-150 refill from oreilly http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...keyword=44-150 also, both of these are available on amazon. __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.

09-27-2012, 03:05 PM	#17
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,268	Re: wiper refills? I ordered two sets online from AutoZone earlier this year for my 71: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...ntifier=368027 They are, indeed, just the refill for the stock arms, not plastic replacements.

09-28-2012, 05:10 AM	#18
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	Re: wiper refills? well there you are. i'll get some of those.

09-28-2013, 05:21 PM	#20
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,418	Re: wiper refills? I bought 6 sets of Anco U-15R this year from my local Baxters Auto, NAPA did not list them ? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD



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