Who makes the nicest/best wiper arm? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BossHogg69 · 12-13-2015, 04:52 PM

I see that Classic Industries offers the arm & insert in polished stainless for $76.99 - http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...rts/*r866.html

And Classic Parts (who is my 'go to' parts house) has them for $51.80 if you buy the inserts too.
http://www.classicparts.com/Arms-Blades/products/293/

Also searched on this forum and saw one member had gotten some from Brothers Trucks (who I usually avoid) and they started rusting in 60 days, and then replaced them with some from GMC Paul's (who I've had good experiences with) and was happy with the quality.

Anyone used the Classic Industries/OER parts? They also fit Camaros, so maybe that explains the inflated price? Just trying to see if they are $25 better than the ones from Class Parts.

I don't mind paying extra if they are of better quality, as I'm looking more for show quality than I am stock replacement.

davepl · 12-13-2015, 05:34 PM

I just ordered and installed the OERs. I think they're great - but they are a polished look, and I remember the originals being more brushed. That could be because I've never seen them new, and only 20 years old!

Either way, very happy with the OERs and their appearance.

darkhorse970 · 12-13-2015, 05:42 PM

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hamjet · 12-13-2015, 06:03 PM

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...537_0344466995Don't buy these, they look original but don't wipe the windshield at all. a waist of money. Great for the desert where it does'nt rain thow..

BossHogg69 · 12-13-2015, 06:35 PM

I'd definitely want polished ones. I have some stock brushed ones that are in very good shape, they just aren't the look I'm going for right now. They are going on this heap - (obligatory truck pic...)

ElKotze · 12-13-2015, 07:18 PM

I'm using those:

Amazon.com: Trico 33-150 Classic Wiper Blade,...

bgwss · 12-13-2015, 07:35 PM

Thanks for the reply about the Amazon, I am going to take advantage of that!

BossHogg69 · 01-02-2016, 10:25 PM

Follow up:

I ended up being loyal to Classic Parts, since I've always had good luck with them. The arms I received are of very nice quality and would be fine to just bolt on. However, me being me, I hit them with a buffing wheel and some white buffing compound and then polished them by hand with some MAAS metal polish (it's the shizzle!!). Of course, they are made offshore, but they look very nice, and hopefully they hold up. I don't know if the O.E.R. ones are made here or not. Maybe davepl can let us know. If they are, it's worth the extra $$ to me.

12-13-2015, 04:52 PM	#1
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Who makes the nicest/best wiper arm? I see that Classic Industries offers the arm & insert in polished stainless for $76.99 - http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...rts/*r866.html And Classic Parts (who is my 'go to' parts house) has them for $51.80 if you buy the inserts too. http://www.classicparts.com/Arms-Blades/products/293/ Also searched on this forum and saw one member had gotten some from Brothers Trucks (who I usually avoid) and they started rusting in 60 days, and then replaced them with some from GMC Paul's (who I've had good experiences with) and was happy with the quality. Anyone used the Classic Industries/OER parts? They also fit Camaros, so maybe that explains the inflated price? Just trying to see if they are $25 better than the ones from Class Parts. I don't mind paying extra if they are of better quality, as I'm looking more for show quality than I am stock replacement. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

12-13-2015, 05:34 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Who makes the nicest/best wiper arm? I just ordered and installed the OERs. I think they're great - but they are a polished look, and I remember the originals being more brushed. That could be because I've never seen them new, and only 20 years old! Either way, very happy with the OERs and their appearance. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-13-2015, 05:42 PM	#3
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: Who makes the nicest/best wiper arm? Subscribed __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

12-13-2015, 06:03 PM	#4
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Who makes the nicest/best wiper arm? http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...537_0344466995Don't buy these, they look original but don't wipe the windshield at all. a waist of money. Great for the desert where it does'nt rain thow.. __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

12-13-2015, 06:35 PM	#5
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Who makes the nicest/best wiper arm? I'd definitely want polished ones. I have some stock brushed ones that are in very good shape, they just aren't the look I'm going for right now. They are going on this heap - (obligatory truck pic...) Attached Images __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!! Last edited by BossHogg69; 12-13-2015 at 07:47 PM.

12-13-2015, 07:18 PM	#6
ElKotze Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Southwest Kansas Posts: 306	Re: Who makes the nicest/best wiper arm? I'm using those: Amazon.com: Trico 33-150 Classic Wiper Blade,...

12-13-2015, 07:35 PM	#7
bgwss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 73	Re: Who makes the nicest/best wiper arm? Thanks for the reply about the Amazon, I am going to take advantage of that! __________________ 1967 custom 351E V6 3/4 long bed

01-02-2016, 10:25 PM	#8
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Who makes the nicest/best wiper arm? Follow up: I ended up being loyal to Classic Parts, since I've always had good luck with them. The arms I received are of very nice quality and would be fine to just bolt on. However, me being me, I hit them with a buffing wheel and some white buffing compound and then polished them by hand with some MAAS metal polish (it's the shizzle!!). Of course, they are made offshore, but they look very nice, and hopefully they hold up. I don't know if the O.E.R. ones are made here or not. Maybe davepl can let us know. If they are, it's worth the extra $$ to me. Attached Images __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!



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