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Aurora40 · 01-03-2006

Anyone still have their stock wiper blades? I got some new ones from GMPartsDirect and noticed the stock replacement number (the holder too, not just the filler) isn't quite the same. It is thicker and taller than the originals. Unfortunately one of my originals bent, otherwise I'd just pull the new refills out and put them in the old holder.

Bell Curve · 01-03-2006

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Originally Posted by Aurora40

Anyone still have their stock wiper blades? I got some new ones from GMPartsDirect and noticed the stock replacement number (the holder too, not just the filler) isn't quite the same. It is thicker and taller than the originals. Unfortunately one of my originals bent, otherwise I'd just pull the new refills out and put them in the old holder.

I dont know, how can you tell?

Aurora40 · 01-03-2006

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Originally Posted by Bell Curve

I dont know, how can you tell?

Ha ha, good question! I guess I just assumed mine were stock... That's not necessarily true, though. They did pull off the way the service manual said, though that's no guarantee of anything.

Aurora40 · 02-19-2006

Ok, here's a picture. The GM replacement one is on the car and is more rectangular/boxy. The old one is narrower and slightly shorter and is the one laying on the glass. Which one is the original style (or are neither?):

RICHARD TILL · 02-19-2006

i`m all ears on this topic. my 90z wiper blade holders are plastic and the right one is broken. i thought but not sure it is original? 2nd owner. guess i`ll drive about 30 miles down the road to the salvage yard where i know there are c4 corvettes and buy used ones. then buy new blades.

Corvette95 · 02-19-2006

I thought I was crazy....I replaced my blades/arms with GM OE replacements and they are too tall (rub hood) I tried two sets. I didnt compare them to the factory ones...guess they ARE larger.

TommyL · 02-19-2006

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Originally Posted by Aurora40

Ok, here's a picture. The GM replacement one is on the car and is more rectangular/boxy. The old one is narrower and slightly shorter and is the one laying on the glass. Which one is the original style (or are neither?):

That is the original one. The originals (arrow shaped ends) are no longer available and haven't been for quite a few years.

40th#381 · 02-21-2006

I live in So. Fla.so I use my wipers allot. I'm on my 4th or 5th set of blades. I started using 18" . They work much better then the 20". IMHO.

Jan

rdezr1 · 02-21-2006

thanks for the tip ao the 18s my 20s act crazy and dont fit right either,i dont drive it it the rain but i hate that they don't work right.

01-03-2006	#1
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Wiper blades Anyone still have their stock wiper blades? I got some new ones from GMPartsDirect and noticed the stock replacement number (the holder too, not just the filler) isn't quite the same. It is thicker and taller than the originals. Unfortunately one of my originals bent, otherwise I'd just pull the new refills out and put them in the old holder. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

02-19-2006	#4
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Wiper blades Ok, here's a picture. The GM replacement one is on the car and is more rectangular/boxy. The old one is narrower and slightly shorter and is the one laying on the glass. Which one is the original style (or are neither?): __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

02-19-2006	#5
RICHARD TILL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iuka, Mississippi 38852 Posts: 756	Re: Wiper blades i`m all ears on this topic. my 90z wiper blade holders are plastic and the right one is broken. i thought but not sure it is original? 2nd owner. guess i`ll drive about 30 miles down the road to the salvage yard where i know there are c4 corvettes and buy used ones. then buy new blades.

02-19-2006	#6
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,107	Re: Wiper blades I thought I was crazy....I replaced my blades/arms with GM OE replacements and they are too tall (rub hood) I tried two sets. I didnt compare them to the factory ones...guess they ARE larger. __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

02-21-2006	#8
40th#381 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ft.Myers Posts: 62	Re: Wiper blades I live in So. Fla.so I use my wipers allot. I'm on my 4th or 5th set of blades. I started using 18" . They work much better then the 20". IMHO. Jan

02-21-2006	#9
rdezr1 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: jax fl Posts: 5	Re: Wiper blades thanks for the tip ao the 18s my 20s act crazy and dont fit right either,i dont drive it it the rain but i hate that they don't work right. __________________ Rick 90 zr1 darth vader 1969 pt camaro 1966 zo66 corvette