Topic: Trico wiper arms

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It appears these are made of stainless steel and the part of the arm that mounts to the splined stud is not and mine looks to have a gloss finish applied that is in good shape ( only the part that mounts on the spline) is there a way to clean these up other than giving them a good cleaning. It seems to me these would be a natural finish.

[J_Speegle]

It appears these are made of stainless steel and the part of the arm that mounts to the splined stud is not and mine looks to have a gloss finish applied that is in good shape ( only the part that mounts on the spline) is there a way to clean these up other than giving them a good cleaning. It seems to me these would be a natural finish.

What year arms are you looking at. 65 were shinny then they changed to a somewhat dull/muted look to cut on the reflection from the sun

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68, would they be different from 67 ?

[Bob Gaines]

68, would they be different from 67 ?

There is a very slight difference on the underside between 67 and later 68.  It would be best to post a picture of what you have or what you are looking at showing a side profile at the point where the arm pivots .

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You can see the gloss. This came off a 68 weather it belongs there is another story.

[DM_1964]

65 were shinny then they changed to a somewhat dull/muted look to cut on the reflection from the sun

Jeff I've always assumed that the early style were chromed, then changed to stainless steel. Is that correct?

[Bob Gaines]

Jeff I've always assumed that the early style were chromed, then changed to stainless steel. Is that correct?

The only part that was chrome was the diescast portion that fit on the post ,the rest was shiny stainless. 65 were shiny stainless then in 1966 it became a federal imposed regulation that they had to be made less shiny . In the case of 66 on the dicast post portion as well as the arm were the less shiny "satin" finish. 66 is when all car mfgs changed to the dull stainless.

[Bob Gaines]

You can see the gloss. This came off a 68 weather it belongs there is another story.

That is the 66-early 68 style (wiper blade portion is for another post). The retaining clip is arched on the later versions not straight across as your picture. 

[Bob Gaines]

In regards to the blade/refill portion the picture shows a later 66-68 style (most 66's are different shape). That is if it is a 15 " long blade like 65-68.

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Bob, would the correct finish be the same as above but very clean ?

[Bob Gaines]

Bob, would the correct finish be the same as above but very clean ?

As in post #7,that is the 66-early 68 style .Yes it needs to be cleaned up to be presentable on a restored car. Care has to be taken because rubbing on the satin finish too much or with abrasive products can change the appearance. I am always looking for a better technique for cleaning myself. Finding some that the diecast post portion is not pitted is always a challenge. 

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To be sure, the pics show a style for a 66 to an early 68 car correct ? As this came off of a December 28 67 built car.

[Bob Gaines]

To be sure, the pics show a style for a 66 to an early 68 car correct ? As this came off of a December 28 67 built car.

Third time is the charm. They are for 66 to early 68. I hope this is enough times confirmation.

[67gtasanjose]

Third time is the charm. They are for 66 to early 68. I hope this is enough times confirmation.

So, are these the same on my 67 too? Bob? 
 

[Bob Gaines]

So, are these the same on my 67 too? Bob?