Jeff Ivan Posted September 10, 2007 Report Posted September 10, 2007 I got a number from the parts list section here, Trico # 33-122, but the stores in this area don't have the refill part , only the complete part that attaches to the arm in the 12 inch size and the lower part on mine is riveted on. Is this Trico # still good? There are a couple parts stores a little farther from home I have not checked yet. What are some of you guys using? I don't really want to give up half the chrome on the wiper arms. Car is a 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook, I have an extra set of arms from a 1951 DeSoto that also take a 12 inch blade but are not as wide. Obviously none of these wiper arms are probably original. As of this morning I have no more rubber left on any of the 4 arms I have. Do I really have to buy something this simple by mail order or ebay? I was only about 5 miles from home when I got caught in the rain today, forgot the "Rainex" last time I washed the car. Quote
Guest rockabillybassman Posted September 10, 2007 Report Posted September 10, 2007 www.rockauto.com Quote
49roadster Posted September 10, 2007 Report Posted September 10, 2007 If nothing local....www.wiperman.com Quote
De Soto Frank Posted September 10, 2007 Report Posted September 10, 2007 I've been getting the appropriate legnth refill in either Anco or Trico (10 inch for my '41), and robbing the rubber strip to put in the old spine from my Trico "Triple-Action" blades... The Anco number is something like 11-10. The second number is the legnth in inches. You'd probably want to look for an 11-12. Good luck ! Quote
Brad Lustig Posted September 10, 2007 Report Posted September 10, 2007 I have some of the skinny blades sitting on a shelf somewhere if anyone needs them. Came from Andy B probably about 10 years ago and it wasn't worth the effort of raising a stink and sending them back. Last I checked, the rubber still seemed pliable. Anybody is welcome to them. Quote
Jeff Ivan Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Posted September 11, 2007 CarQuest # 353-122 "Classic Wipers" crosses over to the Trico#. Usually I check at the local CarQuest for the less commonly stocked parts. I just got impatient and wanted to go to a Fall Festival/Car Cruise Sunday about 12 miles from home and I knew there was a good possibility of rain. Ever since they built 3 Advance Auto Parts stores within 5 miles of my house, 2 Auto Zones, and a smaller local chain, the CarQuest closes early on Saturday and is not open Sunday, so it was the only place I did not check. It comes complete with wiper and refill, even if I have to bend the tabs to use the refills on my chrome arms I will be happy:). The list price is $13.81 each, I got them for nearly half price that since my employer has an account there. As someone mentioned, Advance could probably order them, but you know that most of the younger counter guys tell you it is not available if it is not in their computer. The kid joked with me and said he didn't think windshield wipers were invented yet in 1951. Quote
De Soto Frank Posted September 11, 2007 Report Posted September 11, 2007 They were invented in 1916 by MRS. Anderson... that's where "Anco" came from... I believe she was inspired by a window-washer's squee-gee.... Quote
Jeff Ivan Posted September 13, 2007 Author Report Posted September 13, 2007 It always seems that the simplest things can give me the most hassle. Wiper blades are installed OK now. By coincidence I was looking at the back couple pages of my original Plymouth shop manual at the lubrication points. I saw the small pic for the lube points for the wiper pivots on the spindle cover. I removed the screws and added a couple drops of oil, never did it before, was not aware of this. Also, it is always very interesting to read some automotive history/trivia as posted by some of you about the invention of the windshield washers. Thanks, Jeff Quote
greg g Posted September 14, 2007 Report Posted September 14, 2007 Jeff, I just bought a [air today at Peep boys. They are Trico but they are not the right ones for my arms. I have an arm with a littl hook on the end that clips into the stratight blade. I'll get a pic posted tomorrow if you have the right type of arm. The counter guy said they were discontinued,a nd the SKU wasn't in the register, but the part number should still be good. Quote
Don Coatney Posted September 14, 2007 Report Posted September 14, 2007 the SKU wasn't in the register For those wondering what an SKU is, it is a "STOCK KEEPING UNIT". You can now do the same as I have done and file this information in the worthless trivia bin. Quote
greg g Posted September 14, 2007 Report Posted September 14, 2007 They have a different mounting system than my blades. the ones I have on are OK for all but a real frog drowner. As noted got em at Peep Boyds. Quote
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