Wiper arms

[gran coupe john]

Got a pair of wiper arms, but don't think they are original? The odd one I believe is the correct one?? (71 barracuda)

 

[HooToTheCore]

Got a pair of wiper arms, but don't think they are original? The odd one I believe is the correct one?? (71 barracuda)

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The first two are driver side and the one on the right is passenger side. Mine are all silver, even the pivot.

 

[pschlosser]

Now you're just showing off. Those look great. They changed I think in 1973, maybe just the left one. But for 1970-72, they look like the ones you have pictured.

 

[gran coupe john]

I never took them off, so how does that pivot arm on the drivers side attach?

 

[pschlosser]

the post, or pin, on which that second arm goes on, is only found on one side. I think its the driver side, but go look and confirm you have the little pin next to the fatter splined shaft. Put the shorter wiper on first, then the longer one.

 

[gran coupe john]

There look great in that picture, but passenger side has issues. Like most of the car. The plate that covers the spring is missing a piece the snaps it down. If anyone has one? Plus the spring is awful rusty.

 

[pschlosser]

The crummier one can be restored.

EDIT: I see, that's both sides. If you want to take the time, you can clean the one on the left up. Soak the spring in a rust remover, like evaporust. If I recall correctly, the loose piece is held in place by friction, gently recrimp the metal around it after the spring is cleaned up.

 

[Xcudame]

You can also buy new ones, OER makes them.

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[gran coupe john]

If you look close at the spring cover plate it is missing the whole side

 

[sixpactogo]

The two on the right appear to be correct but the left side is missing the little clip that holds the pivot arm down. As you mentioned the right side spring cover is broken. As was mentioned, you can buy new aftermarket parts for around $150.00. Here are a couple pics of a pair I have. Both blades are there but need new refills. The last pic shows the clip you are missing. PM me if interested in this pair. There is minor rust on these springs also.

 

[TomIGo]

Here is the only pic I could find of the driver side wiper arm still attached to my 70 Challenger. Hard to see the whole arm due to the hood being attached, but you can see the far left end and how the extra arm is clipped on.

 

[gran coupe john]

Is there a place that sells the clip?

 

[pschlosser]

ooh, just the clip? hmm. have you checked the bill rolik website? he might have it.

Bill Rolik Enterprises - N.O.S., Reproduction, and Replacement Chrysler Parts

 

[EW1BH27]

Roseville sells them for 10 bucks.
Wiper Arm Pivot Clip 70-74 E Body Left Side | Roseville Moparts

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks guys. Nos is what I try to get, but sometimes out of my league.

 

[gran coupe john]

Checked Bill Rolik, no go. Will check Roseville when I need more than a clip.

 

[pschlosser]

Thanks guys. Nos is what I try to get, but sometimes out of my league.

I too like NOS, but some of that stuff is getting impossible to find. This wont really show, so you can get away with it. it's so tiny, only an insect will notice, and who's he gonna tell?

 

[gran coupe john]

I hear ya. Most the car is nos, but I am getting antsy and want to drive it!! I can sweat that nickle dime stuff when I see it for a fair price. Thanks for Bill's site, might need him later.

 

[pschlosser]

Thanks for Bill's site, might need him later.

I've purchased from them maybe... 3 times in the last 2 years. He has decent aftermarket stuff, but lists things on his website they no longer have in stock. Plus, there is no search feature, so it's going page-by-page to find stuff.

 

[gran coupe john]

Yes, I stumbled through many pages, not seeing what I needed. Would call maybe faster, but seen no number.