Wiper Woes

[jfa.series1]

For those of us running the OE wiper blade frames, what are you doing for blade refills??? None of my area parts stores carry refills other than a Trico break-to-fit length that doesn't work. I've crawled Amazon and ebay, thought I had found a match with some NOS ANCO blades but no joy.

[DatsunZGuy]

Trico Classic appears to have a similar locking mechanism as the OEM Datsuns.  You might be able to chuck the arms and use the blade if you are a stickler for originality .

Edited November 30, 2023 by DatsunZGuy
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[SteveJ]

2 hours ago, DatsunZGuy said:

Trico Classic appears to have a similar locking mechanism as the OEM Datsuns.  You might be able to chuck the arms and use the blade if you are a stickler for originality .

Don't be too quick with that suggestion. I have searched on Trico 33-183 before. At Summit, this is the picture they show with that part number:

In digging deeper, I read the reviews on Amazon for the 33-183, and people say the bayonet adapter is plastic. https://www.amazon.com/Trico-33-183-Classic-Wiper-Blade/product-reviews/B000CRMNJC/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

[jfa.series1]

8 minutes ago, SteveJ said:

Don't be too quick with that suggestion. I have searched on Trico 33-183 before. At Summit, this is the picture they show with that part number:

In digging deeper, I read the reviews on Amazon for the 33-183, and people say the bayonet adapter is plastic. https://www.amazon.com/Trico-33-183-Classic-Wiper-Blade/product-reviews/B000CRMNJC/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

Yup, I found the same comments on Amazon. Look closely at the pic and you can see the stainless steel reinforcments along the backbone, common on most new blades. These SS ribs are typically too wide to fit the OE frame.

[siteunseen]

I have these on mine. No issues, bought at local parts chain. Advance I believe...

Trico 44-180

[siteunseen]

 

[Yarb]

Hey Cliff is that the Ole rubber orange on fishing line to mark your spot in the garage!!

[SteveJ]

1 hour ago, siteunseen said:

I have these on mine. No issues, bought at local parts chain. Advance I believe...

Trico 44-180

A search in Google is showing a lot of "out of stock" on that part. I bought some the previous time you mentioned them. More and more parts are just unobtainable.

[SteveJ]

This may work as a refill: https://www.ebay.com/itm/372381862823?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfmBOork85zINr1I7vDqi1EE8txMRzlB3Rdt3yqsD9J0r8v6-opGAn7c44M

Also look up OER F309 as a possibility.

Here's one you could try if you like taking chances: https://shop.remotepracticemanagers.com/products/car-windscreen-wiper-blade-insert-natural-rubber-strip-nr-6mm-refill-1416171819202122242628-1pcs-car-accessories?variant=43954329026790

 

[w3wilkes]

What about these? I thought the diff between 44-180 and 43-180 is plastic frame vs steel respectively.

All Years Chevrolet Camaro Parts | F309 | Trico-Style Wiper Blade Insert; 18"; Each; Replaces 43-180 | Classic Industries

This is an unproven guess though.

[siteunseen]

9 hours ago, Yarb said:

Hey Cliff is that the Ole rubber orange on fishing line to mark your spot in the garage!!

I had a cat hanging there but it started to smell.

[jfa.series1]

13 hours ago, SteveJ said:

This may work as a refill: https://www.ebay.com/itm/372381862823?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfmBOork85zINr1I7vDqi1EE8txMRzlB3Rdt3yqsD9J0r8v6-opGAn7c44M

Also look up OER F309 as a possibility.

Here's one you could try if you like taking chances: https://shop.remotepracticemanagers.com/products/car-windscreen-wiper-blade-insert-natural-rubber-strip-nr-6mm-refill-1416171819202122242628-1pcs-car-accessories?variant=43954329026790

 

Thanks for the links. Checking them both shows them to be 6mm width, mine are 3/8" - ~8.5mm. I'm going to look closely at the OER F309. It has a SS reinforcing rib but still might be narrow enough to work. As you commented on the Trico 44-180, no joy on multiple searches.