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767Jockey 02-15-2009 07:07 PM
Question about windshield wipers and bezels
 
Two wiper questions:

My car was such a rat when I took it apart that I didn't even notice at the time, but there is no rubber at all under the windshield wiper post bezels. Is this normal for the metal bezel to sit right on the paint?

Also, the wiper arms are in good shape, but the rubber looks like it came over on the Mayflower. Does anyone know where to get new refills or wiper blades to fit this? I know Cobra Restorers sells the whole arm and blade assembly, is this the only way to buy them? Thanks!

Three Peaks 02-15-2009 08:18 PM
I imagine it would be pretty easy to cut new rubber washers out of an old inner tube or some other rubber. Usually there is a rubber washer to protect the paint.

The wiper arms are 1960's MG, I believe. You may be able to find a matching set at any autoparts store.

Bob

Bob Perry 02-15-2009 08:29 PM
Doug , I still have my wipers that i never installed blades are 8 1/2 inches long they are new and never used and you can have them if you want. Bob

289ACE 02-15-2009 09:58 PM
Wiper "pads" ( the rubber pieces) are available from a few different sources (Moss Motors for one) but they do not fit very well as they do not match the bezel footprint. For the best fit go to a local hardware store and buy a piece of sheet rubber and cut them yourself. As for the wipers, I bought a set of blades (rubber and backing piece, but not arms) also from Moss but do not remember the application they came from. I can look it up if you do not take Bob up on his offer.
Jay

767Jockey 02-15-2009 10:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Perry (Post 921443)
Doug , I still have my wipers that i never installed blades are 8 1/2 inches long they are new and never used and you can have them if you want. Bob
Bob,
That would be great. Do you have a PayPal account, I'll send you some money. If not, email me your address and I'll send a check. Thanks!

767Jockey 02-15-2009 10:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 289ACE (Post 921455)
Wiper "pads" ( the rubber pieces) are available from a few different sources (Moss Motors for one) but they do not fit very well as they do not match the bezel footprint. For the best fit go to a local hardware store and buy a piece of sheet rubber and cut them yourself. As for the wipers, I bought a set of blades (rubber and backing piece, but not arms) also from Moss but do not remember the application they came from. I can look it up if you do not take Bob up on his offer.
Jay
Thanks for the info, Jay. I just saw some wiper bezel gaskets in Cobra Restorers. They're only $2 a piece, I'll give them a shot. If they're no good I'll make my own as you said. Thanks.
Doug

Bob Perry 02-16-2009 06:51 AM
Doug, I will get them out to you today.For what its worth, these are the wipers that came with the contemporary deluxe builders package

767Jockey 02-16-2009 06:52 AM
Thanks, Bob, I really appreciate it. Let me know what I owe you. Do you have my address?

Bob Perry 02-16-2009 07:47 AM
yes i do if it is the same one the manuals went to.i will phone you later , I have some other info you might want.

Bob Perry 02-16-2009 09:50 AM
Doug , i have turned this place upside down looking for your address and cell # please email them to bobandlauri@comcast.net

strictlypersonl 02-16-2009 11:23 AM
Just for the record, not all washers and wiper bezels are the same. Some bezels are more tilted than others and thus require a more ovoid gasket shape.

767Jockey 02-16-2009 03:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Perry (Post 921571)
Doug , i have turned this place upside down looking for your address and cell # please email them to bobandlauri@comcast.net
Email sent, thanks Bob...

767Jockey 02-16-2009 03:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl (Post 921606)
Just for the record, not all washers and wiper bezels are the same. Some bezels are more tilted than others and thus require a more ovoid gasket shape.
Thanks, that's good to know, thanks for the heads up.


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