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11-19-2014, 01:18 AM | #1 |
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Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Has anyone used this wiper kit from "Classic Parts" $174.95
I like how it comes with the OE style chrome knob. http://www.classicparts.com/1947-53-.../#.VGwgZYOA_X4
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11-19-2014, 01:41 AM | #2 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
I used the Raingear wiper setup. its a little more but its a nice kit
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11-19-2014, 02:02 AM | #3 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Yikes, Yeah those are $$$$$ plus I don't like the fact you need to modify the defrost and wont work with original style radio.
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11-19-2014, 07:21 AM | #4 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
I have the Classic kit on my 50, no issues at all. Also added a delay wiper module I found on eBay, I really like the delay setup.
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11-19-2014, 11:49 AM | #5 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Nice, I'll have to look into that delay. I just ordered this kit.
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11-19-2014, 01:31 PM | #6 |
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11-19-2014, 02:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Yep will do, I might try to do a nice little step-by-step video. As I can't really find anything on the web about it.
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11-19-2014, 04:14 PM | #8 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Hello, I installed this Classic kit a few month ago. No problems, fits fine. But the clovebox, original radio and speaker and speedometer was dismounted. A little tricky with the small washers and spring.
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11-19-2014, 05:56 PM | #9 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
I put one on like that a year or 2 ago. I'm not real happy with it. The stroke is short. When they park against the bottom of the windshield they only go about straight up. The switch has a deep clunk when you turn it.
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11-19-2014, 08:07 PM | #10 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
I called Classic today, and they said this kit is a newer version. So i wonder if those issues were address?
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11-19-2014, 09:49 PM | #11 | |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Quote:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WIPE...47758554&rt=nc
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11-19-2014, 09:50 PM | #12 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Oops, forgot to add. I ran up 11,000 miles on my 50 last year, electric/delay wipers are worth the effort. LOL
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11-19-2014, 10:39 PM | #13 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Is that the NewPort wipers if so they have the interminttent switch on their website, that is the kit I am gonna use
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11-20-2014, 05:01 PM | #14 | |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Quote:
rainx is your friend
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11-20-2014, 05:53 PM | #15 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
How often do you treat your windshield with rain X?
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11-20-2014, 06:03 PM | #16 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Ogre, I bought some Rainex at your suggestion a while back. Since I don't drive my truck much I tried it out on my Suburban. It makes the rain bead up and roll off of the windshield but I don't see it as a complete replacement for wipers.
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11-21-2014, 02:16 PM | #17 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
What do you get in the kit? My project 49 has nothing, do I have to buy wipers, arms, anything else? If so What size arms & wipers?
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11-21-2014, 02:50 PM | #18 | |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
Quote:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558985
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11-22-2014, 04:23 AM | #19 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
I also used the kit on post #1 in my 50 gmc. direct bolt in and and works great! I also had my gauges out so it made it a real easy install.
2nd the motion on the tricky little washers and spring clip though... haa haa
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11-22-2014, 04:50 AM | #20 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
I am going to use this kit from speedway.
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11-22-2014, 07:29 PM | #21 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
seeing as i wash my windshield a lot compared to my dd maybe once every 2 weeks
my dd (09 sierra) maybe every 4 to 6 weeks and anytime i'm going on a long trip and to address russell's question: rainx doesn't work as well on the dd, though i rarely turn on the wipers i think aerodynamics has a lot to do with it; our classic trucks take the brunt of the wind i know my truk wipers work, just never turn them on we drove a whole day in the rain on the hrpt 2012 and i drive anytime except for salt season
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11-22-2014, 08:21 PM | #22 |
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Re: Anyone use Classic Parts wiper kit? $174.95
I installed that same kit in my '47 only issue I see is you can not use the choke cable as it interferes with the motor. Yes, it does come with a knob but it stands up higher then the factory unit.One other thing it does not come with arms, linkage, or blades. It comes as pictured.
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