WTB - driver's side windshield wiper arm

[zinz]

Gents,

I lost my driver's side windshield wiper arm and need a replacement; really sux, as the set was very nice, and of course it had a brand new SS wiper blade in it. This is the one with the air foil on it. I have a couple of passenger side pieces, but no driver's side one...

I'm looking for a satin finished piece, but will entertain a set of two chrome units... I'm not really sure if the '67 got chrome or satin arms???

Hope someone can help,

Ed Zinsmeyer
Cedar Park, Texas

 

[Markos]

Gents,

I lost my driver's side windshield wiper arm and need a replacement; really sux, as the set was very nice, and of course it had a brand new SS wiper blade in it. This is the one with the air foil on it. I have a couple of passenger side pieces, but no driver's side one...

I'm looking for a satin finished piece, but will entertain a set of two chrome units... I'm not really sure if the '67 got chrome or satin arms???

Hope someone can help,

Ed Zinsmeyer
Cedar Park, Texas

I Ed. I have a satin air foil from an E3 if you want it. Seems like satin aluminum to me. My E9 has a stainless foil. I'll compare the size and finish and snap you a pic. If you wan to go that route, you will need to drill two small holes in your spare passenger wiper via drill press. You will also need to buy some small rivets and a cross peen hammer. In the garage tonight, just let me know if you want details.

 

[zinz]

I'll compare the size and finish and snap you a pic.

Send me a picture when you can. I'll think about that. Peter C tells me he has a set off his Bav, but he thinks they are bright chrome. I may not be able to be too picky in the long run.

 

[Markos]

Send me a picture when you can. I'll think about that. Peter C tells me he has a set off his Bav, but he thinks they are bright chrome. I may not be able to be too picky in the long run.

Bav wipers won’t work but you could snag the foil. I think the e3 foil is smaller. Pics tonight...

 

[HB Chris]

Your wipers were originally chrome, same with early US 2800CS. Does it have the shepherd’s crook end or is it straight like a 2002 and e3?

 

[zinz]

Does it have the shepherd’s crook end

Shepard's crook...

Chrome, huh? darn... I kinda like the satin ones, but best to put what is correct on this one.

Sooooo... Now I'm looking for a set of chrome wiper arms

Ed

 

[HB Chris]

Shepard's crook...

Chrome, huh? darn... I kinda like the satin ones, but best to put what is correct on this one.

Sooooo... Now I'm looking for a set of chrome wiper arms

Ed

Chrome is much harder to find!

 

[zinz]

Chrome is much harder to find!

...super

 

[rsporsche]

yes they are harder to find, but couldn't you chrome a satin set?

 

[zinz]

couldn't you chrome a satin set?

That's a great idea, actually....provided I can at least find a satin one

 

[HB Chris]

The only issue might be the pot metal base piece.

 

[zinz]

might be the pot metal base piece.

That actually was not the failure, though mine are slightly loose on the shaft. I reeeeeally thought the arms were secure, but nope.... I lost it on my way to O-Fest in 4 lanes of early morning traffic in Birmingham, Alabama. They were working beautifully and I was only using them occasionally. Then it went, bump..bump and flew off on the next upsweep... I watched it go under a truck from the reflection in the Talbot mirror on the fender. Not like I was going back into traffic to try and fetch it... crap.

 

[HB Chris]

I meant the base might pose a chroming issue as it is pot metal. These need the clip under this base to function properly to keep it from flying off, one of my constant worries as well.

 

[zinz]

Oh yes, I see what you’re talking about. Hmmm, darn.

My old wiper had the spring clip, I should have safety wired it, somehow.

 

[Markos]

Bummer, the e3 foil is indeed smaller...

 

[HB Chris]

And e3 has a straight tip unlike e9.

 

[dave v. in nc]

...and a fair price for a pair of satin arms, no blades would be...?

 

[Markos]

And e3 has a straight tip unlike e9.

Yup! I just have the foil, which is different also.

 

[BBOY]

Hi ED, I can spare you this wiper arm from my e9. I will send you a pm later.

 

[zinz]

Many thanks to Dave V for the nice set of satin wiper arms!


I’m back in business

Ed Z