Removing Windshield Wipers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dim · 05-14-2002, 07:48 PM

I can't seem to do it, i removed the little clip that was at the very bottom, but it still won't budge. Are they screwed on? Are there more clips? or are they just rusted on there and need a little more force?

Thanx,
D!m

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71402BB · 05-14-2002, 07:52 PM

take a screw driver (flat head) and put it inbetween the wiper arm and cowl at the base of the wiper arm and twist the screw driver. The arms should pop right off! If you have good paint rap a rag around the screw driver first!

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bigvinnie · 05-14-2002, 07:55 PM

might just be a little tight... you could put some duct tape on the base to avoid scratches and then pull straight off with pliers.... or use a wood block for leverage with a flat screwdriver to pry around the base til it popped off... these methods have worked well for me.. important thing is to pull straight and not get off angle...

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Dim · 05-14-2002, 08:07 PM

Thanx guys, tips worked nicely.

D!m

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Andy4639 · 05-14-2002, 10:40 PM

Go to napa and buy the wiper tool for about $6.00. It works great and doen't hurt the paint!

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Low68 · 05-15-2002, 12:56 AM

I have found that a claw hammer works really good. You put a rag inbetween the hammer and the truck and just pull on the opposite side of the wiper blade. It is free too unless you don't have a claw hammer.

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05-14-2002, 07:48 PM	#1
Dim Tha Russian Canadian Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 358	Removing Windshield Wipers I can't seem to do it, i removed the little clip that was at the very bottom, but it still won't budge. Are they screwed on? Are there more clips? or are they just rusted on there and need a little more force? Thanx, D!m ------------------ BlueStreak 69 Chevy C10 - (Under Construction) pos_8@hotmail.com __________________ Dimitri Lethbridge, Alberta 69 Chevy C10 - (Under Construction) pos_8@hotmail.com

05-14-2002, 07:52 PM	#2
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	take a screw driver (flat head) and put it inbetween the wiper arm and cowl at the base of the wiper arm and twist the screw driver. The arms should pop right off! If you have good paint rap a rag around the screw driver first! ------------------ 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

05-14-2002, 07:55 PM	#3
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	might just be a little tight... you could put some duct tape on the base to avoid scratches and then pull straight off with pliers.... or use a wood block for leverage with a flat screwdriver to pry around the base til it popped off... these methods have worked well for me.. important thing is to pull straight and not get off angle... ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

05-14-2002, 08:07 PM	#4
Dim Tha Russian Canadian Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 358	Thanx guys, tips worked nicely. D!m ------------------ BlueStreak 69 Chevy C10 - (Under Construction) pos_8@hotmail.com __________________ Dimitri Lethbridge, Alberta 69 Chevy C10 - (Under Construction) pos_8@hotmail.com

05-14-2002, 10:40 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Go to napa and buy the wiper tool for about $6.00. It works great and doen't hurt the paint! ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,speed warning,clock,305 HO TPI with 700-R4, lowered 2" & 3" ,and 17" Chrome Stealth wheels, Pioneer reciever,100 watt amp, 6 disc changer, 2-10" subs (behind seat) 2-6x9 in doors, 2-3ways mounted under seat, and 2 tweaters on door panels www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-15-2002, 12:56 AM	#6
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	I have found that a claw hammer works really good. You put a rag inbetween the hammer and the truck and just pull on the opposite side of the wiper blade. It is free too unless you don't have a claw hammer. ------------------ http://www.geocities.com/a68rod __________________ Build Thread



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