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Old 08-02-2018, 08:38 PM   #1
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Default Installing a Wiper Blade

I need help. My wiper motor is installed on my 1930 Model A and I bought a new wiper blade for it because there wasn't any when I got the car. Can someone explain or even show me photos of how to install the wiper blade on the arm. Thanks. Hugh
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Old 08-02-2018, 09:17 PM   #2
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Check out the video by richpin at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-8FR51Vh29o
It's a video of a wiper motor rebuild but around 2min 30 seconds he illustrates putting the blade on the arm.
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Old 08-02-2018, 09:25 PM   #3
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In that video his hands cover up the are where I need to see, so it isn't much help. Thanks though. Hugh
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Old 08-02-2018, 09:55 PM   #4
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In that video his hands cover up the are where I need to see, so it isn't much help. Thanks though. Hugh
Watch the video at the 2:39 to 3:15 and you will see how the blade and the arm is installed to the wiper.
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Old 08-02-2018, 10:40 PM   #5
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Believe it or not the best advice I found is in the Service bulletins. I have struggled for years and asked folks and most said "it's a bitch" . Just for the heck of it I checked the SB and bingo. It was pretty darn easy.
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Old 08-03-2018, 12:50 PM   #6
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Tocoma Bob share your secret to putting on a wiper blade to the arm. Hugh
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Old 08-03-2018, 02:26 PM   #7
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Do you have the "correct" (gawd I hate that word) wiper blade for the arm? If so it should be pretty straight forward kind of a deal. I have no clue on how to post pics. My wife has to do it for me. Let's see if someone can post a pic or vid.
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Old 08-03-2018, 05:53 PM   #8
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Thanks Hugh
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Old 08-05-2018, 07:20 AM   #9
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Solution, move to Arizona and get a bottle of Rain-X. Problem solved, Chap
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Old 08-05-2018, 07:43 PM   #10
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Thanks chap I never thought of that.
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Old 08-05-2018, 10:10 PM   #11
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Copgib,
Look in a Model A parts catalog & see if you have the RIGHT blade, for YOUR wiper arm. Shouldn't be THAT complicated.
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Old 08-06-2018, 12:09 AM   #12
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I remember doing a 180 degree flip from away to the windshield, and it was very easy.
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