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OCDHerb 10-21-17 04:14 PM

Wipers
 
Can't find wiper blades to fit my SA22C. Need one nut cap too. Ideas? Herb

t_g_farrell 10-23-17 07:46 AM

I got wiper blade replacement assemblies that fit on the SA arms. This was the whole assembly including the blades.

I gave up trying to source just the replacement blades. The assemblies I bought look very close to stock OEM to me. Got em at AdvancedAuto.

59bomb 10-23-17 08:46 AM

On my 79 I ordered cheap conventional wiper blades from rockauto, then carefully removed just the rubber part from the new blades and slid them into my SA wiper arms. Works great.

OCDHerb 10-23-17 12:42 PM


Originally Posted by t_g_farrell (Post 12226261)
I got wiper blade replacement assemblies that fit on the SA arms. This was the whole assembly including the blades.

I gave up trying to source just the replacement blades. The assemblies I bought look very close to stock OEM to me. Got em at AdvancedAuto.

Did the pin come with the blades or did you have to reuse the pins you had?

Herb

t_g_farrell 10-23-17 03:54 PM


Originally Posted by OCDHerb (Post 12226348)
Did the pin come with the blades or did you have to reuse the pins you had?

Herb

Reused the pins.

DreamInRotary 10-25-17 11:57 AM

82transam on the forum here modified his arms to accept the newer style of wiper blades so that he didn't have to use the stupid pins anymore, not sure if he has pics of it on here somewhere or not.

JSmall 10-29-17 12:47 PM


Originally Posted by DreamInRotary (Post 12226915)
82transam on the forum here modified his arms to accept the newer style of wiper blades so that he didn't have to use the stupid pins anymore, not sure if he has pics of it on here somewhere or not.

I modified my ones also. Pics are about 2/3 down the page. Works so nicely now with my flashy modern blades :D haha

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Banzai 11-15-17 05:42 AM

Herb,
Noticed you posting in a couple for sale ads where they are parting out FB's, the wiper cap that covers the nut where the arm attaches to the post, the SA wiper cap is different than an FB.
They appear the same, but the SA is taller. The FB caps won't work with SA wiper arms.......

Vinny1985 11-15-17 10:39 AM

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...per+blade,8852 i use this for my 83 GS no problems

7aull 11-15-17 09:40 PM

Herb I have been able to buy the blade assy (i.e. the rubber and the frame it is mounted to) from most any auto store in Alaska. They all came with assorted mount options that include the pin-type that slips right on the Arm. I am presuming you had no such luck locally?

Banzai- n-i-c-e catch on the SA v FB wiper caps!!!
Stu Aull
80GS
AZ

OCDHerb 11-16-17 10:20 PM


Originally Posted by Banzai (Post 12232178)
Herb,
Noticed you posting in a couple for sale ads where they are parting out FB's, the wiper cap that covers the nut where the arm attaches to the post, the SA wiper cap is different than an FB.
They appear the same, but the SA is taller. The FB caps won't work with SA wiper arms.......

Know where I can get one? Need a license plate bracket too.

Herb

Banzai 11-17-17 04:48 PM

A quick search under auto wrecking on eBay, took me to one place that has a 79. Not sure if they have the whole car or just transmission advertised for sale, but if you contact them with the vehicle ID number (8997327) they may be able to tell you if the wiper caps are available. Looks like it has a front plate mount too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Manual-Tran...item3625a719a9

OCDHerb 11-17-17 09:48 PM


Originally Posted by Banzai (Post 12232931)
A quick search under auto wrecking on eBay, took me to one place that has a 79. Not sure if they have the whole car or just transmission advertised for sale, but if you contact them with the vehicle ID number (8997327) they may be able to tell you if the wiper caps are available. Looks like it has a front plate mount too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Manual-Tran...item3625a719a9

Thanks for the tip. It was a great idea. Unfortunately, they already crushed the car.

Banzai 11-20-17 11:01 AM

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Sorry Herb.
Here is junkyard car I purchased some parts from back this past June. I don't see a front license plate holder but do see the wiper caps. Wittmayer Scrap Iron in N. Dakota, I dealt with a nice lady named Angela (701-833-4727). Again, I have no idea if these remnants are still around.


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