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08-28-2015, 11:11 AM
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1965 C10 Wiper Advice
Hi, So one of the last things I'm lacking on my 65 C10 project is wipers. I have the original type stainless wipers that were on the truck but of course they are shot and not sure which direction to go. I went to Napa and they got me their Vintage line of wiper refills and they are pretty cheesy painted silver instead of Stainless. I tried putting them onto my wiper arms and it was an ill fit to say the least--very loose and sloppy. They wouldn't have made it one use. I took them back for a refund. At this point I need wipers but I don't want to be back and forth with crap. Any ideas on who sells good quality complete wiper arms with blades?
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08-31-2015, 12:47 AM
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
Wow! Nothing really!? I suppose I'll be without wipers for awhile. Luckily it's not a daily driver lol.
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08-31-2015, 06:49 AM
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
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I can't seem to get my wipers to "park" in the down position when I turn off the switch. Maybe I need to play with it more. When I find a solution to the wiper arm and blade problem, I'll be sure to send you a PM or post it here. Cheers!
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08-31-2015, 09:01 AM
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
Sounds good thanks. I have the original trico wiper arms but the Napa wipers were an extreme loose fit. I'm not sure there's anything out there unless you find a company that sells the whole assembly.
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08-31-2015, 09:07 AM
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
I had found this source. Not sure if they're any good.
http://www.newportwipers.com/optacc.php |
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08-31-2015, 09:06 PM
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08-31-2015, 09:11 PM
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
Thanks for the reply. I ended up finding nos red dot period correct Anco blades on ebay. Probably my best option hopefully. A bit costly at $70
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08-31-2015, 09:26 PM
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
Search for my recent thread on how to rebuild a wiper. I learned that using the originals is the best choice.
Sorry I didn't see this sooner... |
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08-31-2015, 10:04 PM
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08-31-2015, 10:30 PM
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Re: 1965 C10 Wiper Advice
plenty of NOS wipers and refills on Ebay.. Airco 13" red dot is what was on mine.
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