18” Anco Wiper Blade Refills
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Since the car was built, the world of wiper blades has been through a massive amount of changes. Used to buy "inserts" rather than the complete blade assy, but now everything is oriented toward the "blade assy" instead. Which ALSO means the orig Aerofoil blades go in the trunk. A plastic adapter is used to attach the new blade assy to the existing wiper arm.
Trico has a "Classic" line which does include 18" wipers. RockAuto has a listing for them.
Some of the modern blades imitate the old Chrysler Aerofoil blade in their molded design, FWIW. NONE are inexpensive any more.
Trico has a "Classic" line which does include 18" wipers. RockAuto has a listing for them.
Some of the modern blades imitate the old Chrysler Aerofoil blade in their molded design, FWIW. NONE are inexpensive any more.
68_fury_ragtop
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Since I am unable to get just the refills any longer, what I usually do is go to NAPA and buy their P/N : WIP 61833, and remove the insert from the blade assembly. It is not ideal, but I can keep the original wing wiper blades. They always seem to fit with no issues.
Take a look at these cut to fit inserts.
69PHOENIX
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OH YES,
Things Have Indeed Changed, We've Swung Away From $4.00 Inserts to $140.00 Assemblies.
I remember When Headlights Swung From $2.00 7" S/H Replacements with a Life Time G'Tee.
(We Had 1200 Wrecks in the Yard Most of Which has at Least Two H/Lights So if You Had Your Docket You Got a Freebie Replacement.
Now a Days You're Looking at $2.000 for Some Head light Assemblies.
The Old Adage "Henry Made More Out of Selling Parts Than He Ever Did Out of Selling Cars Rings Oh So True!
Regards, Tony.M
Things Have Indeed Changed, We've Swung Away From $4.00 Inserts to $140.00 Assemblies.
I remember When Headlights Swung From $2.00 7" S/H Replacements with a Life Time G'Tee.
(We Had 1200 Wrecks in the Yard Most of Which has at Least Two H/Lights So if You Had Your Docket You Got a Freebie Replacement.
Now a Days You're Looking at $2.000 for Some Head light Assemblies.
The Old Adage "Henry Made More Out of Selling Parts Than He Ever Did Out of Selling Cars Rings Oh So True!
Regards, Tony.M
greg yoder
Member
ck ebay or amazon
Gerald Morris
Senior Member
eBay. I use them and have obtained Real Deal NOS Anco blades, specific to our cars. Be Advised: Rubber ages.
Toyota still sell the rubber inserts if you know the part number. But most of their wipers use a 6.5mm claw width, I can't remember if their bigger vehicles/SUVs like the tundra, 4runner etc. use 8.5mm or 6.5mm. But if anyone here has a toyota and can confirm the model they have uses 8.5mm, I might be able to go hunting for part numbers and hopefully they're 18 inch or longer so that they can be cut down to size.
Another option are silicone wiper blades, I once bought a cheapo pair of them just to try them out, they only lasted a year but during that time, once the wipers deposited a thin layer of silicone that they usually do, I never ever had to use the wipers above 55 mph, the water just beaded right off, it was pretty great. PIAA is an expensive option but you do get what you pay for, they can last for five years or longer. From what I could find on Amazon reviews, their refills 22 inch and shorter are all 6mm, while 24 inch and longer are all 8mm - I'm pretty sure our C bodies' closest wiper claw size is the 8mm/8.5mm one, might need to use pliers to squeeze them a bit tighter. Rockauto sell the PIAA blades, but unfortunately all but one of them are <24 inch, the 24 inch one is the SKW60E.
Another option are silicone wiper blades, I once bought a cheapo pair of them just to try them out, they only lasted a year but during that time, once the wipers deposited a thin layer of silicone that they usually do, I never ever had to use the wipers above 55 mph, the water just beaded right off, it was pretty great. PIAA is an expensive option but you do get what you pay for, they can last for five years or longer. From what I could find on Amazon reviews, their refills 22 inch and shorter are all 6mm, while 24 inch and longer are all 8mm - I'm pretty sure our C bodies' closest wiper claw size is the 8mm/8.5mm one, might need to use pliers to squeeze them a bit tighter. Rockauto sell the PIAA blades, but unfortunately all but one of them are <24 inch, the 24 inch one is the SKW60E.
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