Compatible Wiper Blades for 240Z

[siteunseen]

On 3/31/2016 at 8:34 AM, TomoHawk said:

CourtesyParts doesn't have a photo of the part, and every other vendor has them in black plastic.  Can you just assume the Courtesy Part blades are the stainless steel ones? I sent an message with no reply...

Here's something that shows a picture of the Nissan part number Mr Lon supplied.

 

[TomoHawk]

Apparently CourtesyParts doesn't have a need for photos of everything.  Other vendors, especially ones on eBay will 'steal' photos from others or use the same photo (a "stock photo") for anything similar, even if it's not the correct photo.  I'm just tired of spending my money on stuff I can't use and just throw away, because it's useless;  even if the catalog says it's "compatible."

BTW-  I noticed a large truck with similar wiper blades, so I think I will browse some truck parts suppliers to see if they have something compatible.

[gundee]

I thought the 78 Z came with the black ones.

Or is this for the GTO conversion you built or building?

[TomoHawk]

I prefer the stainless steel look.

 

Edited April 2, 2016 by TomoHawk

[TomoHawk]

The wiper blades I ordered from Courtesy Auto finally got  to me.  I tried fitting them to the Wiper arms, and they wouldn't go on.

Unless you open the tab fairly wide, so the arm will get past the locking button.

After I buff the other arm I will put them on the car.  I'm wondering if buffing will cause too much reflection, in which case I will probably need to sand the arms to restore the former matte finish.

How long do you think the rubber refills will last in storage?  I would order some refills soon, and keep them for next year.  I might be able to find a plastic tube I can cap on the ends to keep the air out, and give the rubbers a swipe of the rubber rejuvenator before storage.