A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beaterku · 12-18-2014, 12:32 PM

After fiddling with my wiper arms on my '72 for an hour I finally gave up. I did a quick search of the forum and found that Snap-On makes a tool for this and it is only $12! I recommend that everyone have this tool! Makes life much much easier.

Snap-On Link

-Nick

flashed · 12-18-2014, 01:40 PM

Did you order it direct or find a truck ? I plan to get one of those .

beaterku · 12-18-2014, 01:43 PM

I bought it online from their website. Arrived the day after I ordered.

**lolife99** · 12-18-2014, 01:54 PM

I've had one of these for many years.
Works great!

Amazon.com: Corvette Windshield Wiper Arm Removal...

**ho70** · 12-18-2014, 02:00 PM

ordered on from snapon Canada-same price-thanks for the heads up

**cericd** · 12-18-2014, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I've had one of these for many years.
Works great!
Amazon.com: Corvette Windshield Wiper Arm Removal Tool: Automotive

Here's the same tool at a little cheaper price and available with free Amazon Prime 2 day shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-65750-Windshield-Tool/...

Cape Codder · 12-18-2014, 02:20 PM

I have also had the tool in post #4 for many years and have found that the little hook that grabs under the wiper needs an occasional tweak with some pliers. Great paint savers though.

piecesparts · 12-18-2014, 04:05 PM

I made my first tool out of strap iron and bent it to fit the wiper arm with the old heavy duty liquid fire tool and a hammer.

Andy4639 · 12-18-2014, 05:37 PM

You must be talking about this thread of mine years ago.Yes this is a must have tool if you care about your paint.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452026

57larry · 12-18-2014, 06:39 PM

got one and they work great. I use it on my 57 Chev also

*JonnyC10* · 12-18-2014, 08:16 PM

I just ordered one. Thanks! Didn't even charge me shipping.

ssxty8 · 12-18-2014, 08:49 PM

I have to get one of those, & hope it works with old Dodges too. A few weeks ago I had a fight with a 77 Dodge D150 pick up. It ended up with some scratches close to the wiper posts, but the paint finish wan't good enough for me to feel ashamed. Anyway, all of us need one of those.

clemsonteg · 12-18-2014, 09:13 PM

Ordered! Now I can put my wiper arms back on until I paint it.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-18-2014, 09:38 PM

4 bucks from Summit:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lil-65750

*JonnyC10* · 12-18-2014, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

4 bucks from Summit:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lil-65750

Killjoy.

Whtstang95 · 12-18-2014, 10:04 PM

Just did the amazon thing myself for around $5 with 2 day free shipping. Do you just put the tool on and pull up or do you need to push up on the tab under the arm?

clemsonteg · 12-18-2014, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnyC10

Killjoy.

Nah. I still got free shipping on Amazon with my prime account. I think you have to spend $99 at summit for free shipping.

R.L. · 12-18-2014, 11:01 PM

Thanks for posting, I have a job I've been putting off for some time now because I didn't want to take those stubborn wipers off again.

Acorn · 12-18-2014, 11:58 PM

Wow, all the time and money that I have spent on a Snap-On truck in the past, I don't think I've ever seen anything that only cost $12! Looks handy. Thanks for sharing!

68shortwide · 12-19-2014, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acorn

Wow, all the time and money that I have spent on a Snap-On truck in the past, I don't think I've ever seen anything that only cost $12!

Ain't that the damn truth

as much as I've put into tools since I was 8 I probably coulda had a full year paid for college, maybe two

beaterku · 12-19-2014, 10:13 AM

No worries! I have used the forums quite a bit for troubleshooting previous owners doings. Even though a little tidbit, I felt the need to give back.

4oldcars · 12-19-2014, 11:01 AM

Now that I'm retired I don't have money to spend as I once did. I'll stick with my claw hammer. The perfect wiper arm removal tool.

**nlped** · 12-19-2014, 04:20 PM

Man, I wished I'd know about this tool when I was wrestling with the wipers on Chubby. I overcame and modified an old flathead screwdriver to get them off. I just ordered one of these

chopnchaneled · 12-19-2014, 05:12 PM

Wish the glass guy that installed my windshield had had one, wouldn't have had to repaint my hood.

truckster · 12-19-2014, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whtstang95

Just did the amazon thing myself for around $5 with 2 day free shipping. Do you just put the tool on and pull up or do you need to push up on the tab under the arm?

The tool relieves the spring pressure (wiper against the glass). You just hook it under and pull straight up.

12-18-2014, 12:32 PM	#1
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox After fiddling with my wiper arms on my '72 for an hour I finally gave up. I did a quick search of the forum and found that Snap-On makes a tool for this and it is only $12! I recommend that everyone have this tool! Makes life much much easier. Snap-On Link -Nick

12-18-2014, 01:40 PM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox Did you order it direct or find a truck ? I plan to get one of those .

12-18-2014, 01:43 PM	#3
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox I bought it online from their website. Arrived the day after I ordered.

12-18-2014, 02:00 PM	#5
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox ordered on from snapon Canada-same price-thanks for the heads up

12-18-2014, 02:20 PM	#7
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox I have also had the tool in post #4 for many years and have found that the little hook that grabs under the wiper needs an occasional tweak with some pliers. Great paint savers though.

12-18-2014, 01:54 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox I've had one of these for many years. Works great! Amazon.com: Corvette Windshield Wiper Arm Removal... Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-18-2014, 04:05 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox I made my first tool out of strap iron and bent it to fit the wiper arm with the old heavy duty liquid fire tool and a hammer. __________________ Frank

12-18-2014, 05:37 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox You must be talking about this thread of mine years ago.Yes this is a must have tool if you care about your paint. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452026 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-18-2014, 06:39 PM	#10
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox got one and they work great. I use it on my 57 Chev also

12-18-2014, 08:16 PM	#11
JonnyC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NH Posts: 280	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox I just ordered one. Thanks! Didn't even charge me shipping.

12-18-2014, 08:49 PM	#12
ssxty8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: PR Posts: 85	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox I have to get one of those, & hope it works with old Dodges too. A few weeks ago I had a fight with a 77 Dodge D150 pick up. It ended up with some scratches close to the wiper posts, but the paint finish wan't good enough for me to feel ashamed. Anyway, all of us need one of those.

12-18-2014, 09:13 PM	#13
clemsonteg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anderson,SC Posts: 953	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox Ordered! Now I can put my wiper arms back on until I paint it.

12-18-2014, 09:38 PM	#14
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox 4 bucks from Summit: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lil-65750 __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-18-2014, 10:04 PM	#16
Whtstang95 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox Just did the amazon thing myself for around $5 with 2 day free shipping. Do you just put the tool on and pull up or do you need to push up on the tab under the arm?

12-18-2014, 11:01 PM	#18
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox Thanks for posting, I have a job I've been putting off for some time now because I didn't want to take those stubborn wipers off again.



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12-18-2014, 11:58 PM	#19
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox Wow, all the time and money that I have spent on a Snap-On truck in the past, I don't think I've ever seen anything that only cost $12! Looks handy. Thanks for sharing! __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

12-19-2014, 10:13 AM	#21
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox No worries! I have used the forums quite a bit for troubleshooting previous owners doings. Even though a little tidbit, I felt the need to give back.

12-19-2014, 11:01 AM	#22
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox Now that I'm retired I don't have money to spend as I once did. I'll stick with my claw hammer. The perfect wiper arm removal tool. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

12-19-2014, 04:20 PM	#23
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox Man, I wished I'd know about this tool when I was wrestling with the wipers on Chubby. I overcame and modified an old flathead screwdriver to get them off. I just ordered one of these __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-19-2014, 05:12 PM	#24
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: A Tool Everyone Needs In Their Toolbox Wish the glass guy that installed my windshield had had one, wouldn't have had to repaint my hood. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

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