Author Topic: Need Wiper blades for 1961 220Sb  (Read 1270 times)

badali

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Need Wiper blades for 1961 220Sb
« on: July 28, 2024, 23:54:40 »
I'm having trouble finding blades to fit these wiper arms.  None of the parts stores have a blade that fits even if it's black.  I had an extra set of Pagoda arms and they fit but are a little short of center.  The blade arm is 9 mm wide.  I'm not too keen on spending a few hundred dollars from one of the suppliers in Germany since I've been burned a few times on parts that were supposed to fit.  Any leads appreciated.
Brad

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Vander

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Re: Need Wiper blades for 1961 220Sb
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2024, 01:01:15 »
Have you tried Vintage Euro Parts? I have been buying a lot of wipers from them, metal portion included.
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Re: Need Wiper blades for 1961 220Sb
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2024, 02:15:56 »
How long are the arms?
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Re: Need Wiper blades for 1961 220Sb
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2024, 11:03:47 »
Dan,
These are the original blades and arms.  The blades are now very flimsy and sections sometimes separate.  I put the rubber inserts in back in the 1980s when they were still available. 

Vander,
I'll check Vintage Euro parts to see what they have. 

Thanks.
Brad

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Re: Need Wiper blades for 1961 220Sb
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2024, 11:08:26 »
Brad,

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