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chevjayfsd · 11-23-2002, 04:46 PM

I tried to pull off the windsheild wipers..But they wont come off...Dont want to break anything
How Do I?????????

I am going to go hide somewhere now (shame)

Truckstr · 11-23-2002, 05:04 PM

chevjayfsd, the only stupid question is the one that nobody asks.

The windshield wipers are mounted via a splined post. There is a small "catch" ring on the post below the splined portion. The windsheild wiper arm is spring loaded to maintain pressure of the wiper blade against the windsheild.

What ya do is carefully push the catch on the arm out of the ring on the splined post. Then tilt the arm slightly back toward the windsheild and pull the arm firmly but gently straight off of the post.

It can be kind of frustrating. And it's definitely easier to do than it is to explain.

Try not to pry against the cowl metal if yaou have to resort to force. You wouldn't want to mess up the paint.

Good luck!
Jeff

chevjayfsd · 11-23-2002, 05:05 PM

ANyone!!!!!

bigvinnie · 11-23-2002, 05:14 PM

I wrap a hammer handle with a rag, and use it as a fulcrum in combination with a flat blade screwdriver to gently pry around the edges where the wiper arm and the splined pivot meet... works every time..

chevjayfsd · 11-23-2002, 05:16 PM

Truckstr...I still dont understand...There is a little tab on the drivers side wiper but not the passengers
i dont know...

chevy_fatman · 11-23-2002, 05:22 PM

if there's not tab on the passenger side I guees it should be easier to remove, play with it moving it around, and have a lot of patience, took me about 1 hour to figure out that there was a tab under the wipers

and another 1/2 to get'em off.

Vince M · 11-23-2002, 06:11 PM

They make a tool for removing the wiper blade. It lifts the side of the wiper that covers the spline and has a handle that when pushed down on "rocks " the wiper spline cover up on the oposite side of the wiper arm. I'm sure it is plain as day now...

It is easier done than said...

*Randy70C-10* · 11-23-2002, 06:48 PM

I remove mine the same way bigvinnie removes his. It's the easiest way unless you have that tool.

XXL · 11-23-2002, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Truckstr
chevjayfsd, the only stupid question is the one that nobody asks.

Oh yest there are* But chevjayfsd's isn't one of them

* If you worked with some of the nimrods I have working for me, you'd agree

junkyardjohn · 11-24-2002, 01:01 AM

K-D MAKES THE NEATEST SET OF WIPER REMOVAL PLIERS,& THEY'RE ABOUT $10 OR $12, & THERE AMERICAN MADE. PT.# K-D2039 .I THINK NAPA CARRIES THEM. THEY'LL REMOVE YOUR WIPERS IN 2 SECONDS.

Maximum Overdrive · 11-24-2002, 10:49 AM

I would go with the tool junkyardjohn shows. There is nothing faster and easier to use to take them off then the tool he showed. Also you do not have to worry about possibly scuffing or scratching paint with it.

**jerry moss** · 11-24-2002, 06:35 PM

i have the same tool as in Vince M's picture, bought it from Snap-On. it works slick and you don't get near any painted area, plus, when the wiper arm comes off there's no chance of dropping it as your hand is wrapped around both the arm and the tool at the same time.
i've never used the tool John posted so i can't say how well it works.
as said earlier- it's easier done than said.

Hooter · 11-24-2002, 08:25 PM

I used a 2 jaw puller and a flat head screwdriver. Mind you that the wiper arms have prbly been on the truck for thirty years so they wont come off as easy sometimes

11-23-2002, 04:46 PM	#1
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	The stupidist quesiton ever.... I tried to pull off the windsheild wipers..But they wont come off...Dont want to break anything How Do I????????? I am going to go hide somewhere now (shame) __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

11-23-2002, 05:04 PM	#2
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	chevjayfsd, the only stupid question is the one that nobody asks. The windshield wipers are mounted via a splined post. There is a small "catch" ring on the post below the splined portion. The windsheild wiper arm is spring loaded to maintain pressure of the wiper blade against the windsheild. What ya do is carefully push the catch on the arm out of the ring on the splined post. Then tilt the arm slightly back toward the windsheild and pull the arm firmly but gently straight off of the post. It can be kind of frustrating. And it's definitely easier to do than it is to explain. Try not to pry against the cowl metal if yaou have to resort to force. You wouldn't want to mess up the paint. Good luck! Jeff __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

11-23-2002, 05:05 PM	#3
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	ANyone!!!!! __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

11-23-2002, 05:14 PM	#4
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	I wrap a hammer handle with a rag, and use it as a fulcrum in combination with a flat blade screwdriver to gently pry around the edges where the wiper arm and the splined pivot meet... works every time.. __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

11-23-2002, 05:16 PM	#5
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Truckstr...I still dont understand...There is a little tab on the drivers side wiper but not the passengers i dont know... __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

11-23-2002, 05:22 PM	#6
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	if there's not tab on the passenger side I guees it should be easier to remove, play with it moving it around, and have a lot of patience, took me about 1 hour to figure out that there was a tab under the wipers and another 1/2 to get'em off. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

11-23-2002, 06:11 PM	#7
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	They make a tool for removing the wiper blade. It lifts the side of the wiper that covers the spline and has a handle that when pushed down on "rocks " the wiper spline cover up on the oposite side of the wiper arm. I'm sure it is plain as day now... It is easier done than said... __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements. Last edited by Vince M; 11-23-2002 at 06:21 PM.

11-23-2002, 06:48 PM	#8
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I remove mine the same way bigvinnie removes his. It's the easiest way unless you have that tool.

11-24-2002, 01:01 AM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	K-D MAKES THE NEATEST SET OF WIPER REMOVAL PLIERS,& THEY'RE ABOUT $10 OR $12, & THERE AMERICAN MADE. PT.# K-D2039 .I THINK NAPA CARRIES THEM. THEY'LL REMOVE YOUR WIPERS IN 2 SECONDS. Attached Images __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 11-24-2002 at 01:03 AM.

11-24-2002, 10:49 AM	#11
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	I would go with the tool junkyardjohn shows. There is nothing faster and easier to use to take them off then the tool he showed. Also you do not have to worry about possibly scuffing or scratching paint with it. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

11-24-2002, 06:35 PM	#12
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,947	i have the same tool as in Vince M's picture, bought it from Snap-On. it works slick and you don't get near any painted area, plus, when the wiper arm comes off there's no chance of dropping it as your hand is wrapped around both the arm and the tool at the same time. i've never used the tool John posted so i can't say how well it works. as said earlier- it's easier done than said. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-24-2002, 08:25 PM	#13
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I used a 2 jaw puller and a flat head screwdriver. Mind you that the wiper arms have prbly been on the truck for thirty years so they wont come off as easy sometimes __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



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