Re: Wiper refills

by 77mali Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:19 pm

That is deceptive. Good sleuthing. Can you post a pic when you get them in?

by Mcarlo77 Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:29 pm

Will do. My thinking was to get a pair in and make sure they are what I think they are.

by 77mali Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:38 pm

Thank you! I'm almost positive they are just the "old style rubber blades" from TriCo; slide the old ones out & slide the new ones in, if I'm remembering correctly. Been a while since I had the Cutlass. Sad

by Mcarlo77 Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:00 am

Yeah...that's what I'm expecting, anyway. Just like we used to have to do back in the day. I just wanted the Laguna to look period correct with the original stainless wiper arms...not that I'll probably ever use the wipers. You know...planning on it being a fair weather driver and all.

by Mcarlo77 Sun Mar 24, 2013 4:56 pm

Got the Trico refills in and they are what I remembered. Note when ordering (I had forgotten this)...each package contains a pair of blades. Installing them brought back memories how putsy they can be compared to the easy install of wiper arms nowdays. Still, I like the original look of them on these cars.

Wiper refills - Page 2 Tricob10

And, installed on the arms waiting to be put into service on Project Laguna!

Wiper refills - Page 2 Tricob11

by 77mali Sun Mar 24, 2013 7:22 pm

They look good! Were all Laguna wiper arms painted or is that my bad eye's again? Shocked

My 77 Chevelle has bright stainless arms, no paint.

by Mcarlo77 Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:21 pm

Still haven't found your glasses, huh! Kidding!! No...these are the same bare stainless/metal ones found on all these A bodies.

by 77mali Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:25 pm

, maybe I need a stronger prescription!

Can U use a flash next time? cyclops

LOL

BTW- did you have to use the special tool or did you improvise to remove the wiper arms?

by Mcarlo77 Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:41 pm

I didn't know there was a special tool!

I just use a small tack puller to release the little tab while prying up on it. I could see where a special tool would make this a little easier.

by 77mali Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:48 pm

These blade refills are still avail from your link Steve- although now it's $20.00 (two pairs!) net to me- w/ free ship & a $2.00 discount!

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