PT81PlymouthPickup Posted November 6, 2022 Report Posted November 6, 2022 I'm hoping someone may have found a wiper arm / blade combo that works well on our 39-47 cabs? I don't know for sure, but suspect the wiper arm I have in photo may be the correct one for my truck? The blade I have fits the arm nicely, but I'm almost certain it's not correct. It's too long (10 inches). It overlaps the windshield frame when running. That can't be right. The wiper blade shown in the 36-40 Dodge Master Parts Catalog looks like a simple flat squeegee. I doubt those are very effective? The OEM Mopar part numbers: arm assembly-23-67-5 and blade package-23-67-2 I'm hoping to find an NOS Trico arm and a blade that fits, works well, and doesn't overlap the windshield frame. Does not have to be exact as original. Not being a fan of repro stuff, I'm wondering if anyone has Trico part numbers for the arm and a blade that might work well? I haven't been able to determine what the correct length arm or the blade should be? I'm guessing the blade would have to be pretty short to not run over the windshield frame. Maybe 6 inches or so? Anyhow! Any experience with this may be helpful. Would be very much appreciated. Quote
PT81PlymouthPickup Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Posted November 7, 2022 Oops! I got the Mopar part numbers wrong. Not positive but if I'm reading the parts book correctly it looks like: Listed for the 39 Dodge TC which I believe is the equivalent to my 39 Plymouth PT81 798484 wiper arm in black? I'm unsure how to cross reference the wiper arm in chrome? 648888 wiper blade. Quote
Young Ed Posted November 7, 2022 Report Posted November 7, 2022 That's a more modern blade(and better) and arm setup than what I've seen originally. This is the blade style I've seen https://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-truck-wiper-blade-original-style-10-1947-1953-61-311779-1.html Quote
PT81PlymouthPickup Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Young Ed said: That's a more modern blade(and better) and arm setup than what I've seen originally. This is the blade style I've seen https://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-truck-wiper-blade-original-style-10-1947-1953-61-311779-1.html Thanks Ed! Yeah, I have a blade that looks like that, but it's 7-1/4" long. Does not work well at all. The one in my photos works better, but it overlaps the windshield frame which will damage the paint if I keep using it. I'm thinking there is an arm / blade combination that will work better than the original on our trucks, but sure hard to find any info on what that might be? Quote
Young Ed Posted November 8, 2022 Report Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, PT81PlymouthPickup said: Thanks Ed! Yeah, I have a blade that looks like that, but it's 7-1/4" long. Does not work well at all. The one in my photos works better, but it overlaps the windshield frame which will damage the paint if I keep using it. I'm thinking there is an arm / blade combination that will work better than the original on our trucks, but sure hard to find any info on what that might be? Funny my pass side doesn't work at all and the blade I had like the pic above blew off in the wind just over a year ago so I have no functional wipers! I think what you need is a shorter arm. Does the bar piece of yours telescope back and forth? Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted November 8, 2022 Report Posted November 8, 2022 Some of the wiper blades can just be cut smaller with a tin snips . I don't know if yours is that type though . Quote
PT81PlymouthPickup Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Posted November 8, 2022 10 hours ago, Young Ed said: Funny my pass side doesn't work at all and the blade I had like the pic above blew off in the wind just over a year ago so I have no functional wipers! I think what you need is a shorter arm. Does the bar piece of yours telescope back and forth? Yes, it telescopes from about 8-3/4 to 11-1/4 in length. Quote
dgrinnan Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) Late to the party. The Trico number for the wiper in your picture is 33-101. Most places want $22 plus per wiper. Ebay motor has them for $15.44 ea. free shipping. Advance Auto list them for $10 but have been sold out and they have not carried them in a long time. I just ordered a pair. They are what is on my 47. My actual wiper arm is slightly different than yours but the same type of connection to the wiper blade. Mine appears to be factory for electric wiper motor and yours appear to be factory for vacuum wiper motor. Your has the larger knur and mine bolts to the shaft. Edited May 16, 2023 by dgrinnan Quote
Young Ed Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 You're not that late to the party my truck still doesn't have functional wipers I did order a 6v electric but it won't be here until Thursday Quote
dgrinnan Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 If interested, here is a link to the eBay wipers. I did a lot of searching. This is the best price I could find for something authentic and that appear they will fit. they are 10". https://www.ebay.com/itm/155488457630 Quote
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