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jbgroby May 24th, 2017 02:15 AM

Windshield wiper blades
 
Ok, I finished off the Newport 2 speed wiper motor install (all went great) I went to put the blade on the arms and cannot quite see how the mate up. I think I got the wrong one in.

What are ya'll running?

jbgroby May 24th, 2017 12:56 PM

Re: Windshield wiper blades
 
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Here is what I have, I have the factory original wiper arms and ordered two blades from LMC. I don't believe they will mate up.

James May 25th, 2017 12:59 AM

Re: Windshield wiper blades
 
That wiper arm look like a universal wiper blade. The wiper end has an adjustable head on it. I've use this in my past projects before.

jbgroby May 25th, 2017 12:36 PM

Re: Windshield wiper blades
 
James,

How do you connect these, IF I have the correct parts.

James May 25th, 2017 10:03 PM

Re: Windshield wiper blades
 
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The wiper arm head will detach from the arm. Measure the width. It should be 5mm or 7mm. If it is 5mm then ANCO P/N: 47-63 might adapt the two together. See attachment. If not I look again.

jbgroby May 26th, 2017 01:22 PM

Re: Windshield wiper blades
 
Thank James

jbgroby May 27th, 2017 05:56 PM

Re: Windshield wiper blades
 
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An update,

In speaking with a good NAPA friend who really knows his stuff, NAPA sells a 12" replacement "classic" blade that has the same J-hook as my originals. We figured out that the pressure from the wiper arm hold the blade in place. The blades sold by LMC and others simply punch on the sheets and the metal protrusion snaps in the hole. The truck places are charging $14.99 each plus shipping the NAPA replacement if $6.00 ea.

GTS61 May 27th, 2017 08:43 PM

Re: Windshield wiper blades
 
Thanks for the info Jbgroby. It'll come in handy for me because the ones I got from LMC 2 years ago seem to be cheaply made.


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