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Help Locating 15B Wiper Arms

Started by Charger_Dart, June 29, 2011, 09:55:43 AM

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Charger_Dart

I am having a tough time trying to find a source for Anco 15B wiper arms. At least that is what has been on on my 68 for 20+ years. The ones I pulled off are pretty messed up and need to be replaced. Places like Year One only list A body arms for $78 each !!!!  :brickwall: I did find that Anco has a 4103 adjustable arm from 14 - 19", but I don't think that would look right on my car.
It looks like there are 67-69 repo Camaro ones out there that look very close, but I have no idea if they would fit or not. :scratchchin: 

Any idea what I can use on my Charger that would at least look & work okay? Thanks!   
68 Charger R/T & 68 Dart GT Convertible


Charger_Dart

Thanks Bull, - I tied Ebay but there was only ones with the new adjustable length. One seller had "restored set" for $93 and another for $214 !!! 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330562480899
68 Charger R/T & 68 Dart GT Convertible

bull

Quote from: Charger_Dart on June 29, 2011, 01:36:50 PM
Thanks Bull, - I tied Ebay but there was only ones with the new adjustable length. One seller had "restored set" for $93 and another for $214 !!! 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330562480899


The next thing I would do then is try finding what else this particular arm came on and then do some wrecking yard searches. You're much more apt to find a decent c-body than a b-body to rob parts off of. That or just cough up the cash and save yourself the grief. You'll get over the sticker shock sooner than you think. After 7 years of restoration I'm finding that to be the best alternative.

b5blue

Just keep looking on eBay, ask questions and be fussy. Ask like about the tiny ridges inside where it mounts, they can get messed up. If you want a set of the adjustable ones "for now" (They don't look right, but they work.) I may have a pair for pretty cheap. (I have to check.)   :2thumbs:

MaximRecoil

Quote from: Charger_Dart on June 29, 2011, 09:55:43 AM
Any idea what I can use on my Charger that would at least look & work okay? Thanks!

Wiper arms from a Jeep Cherokee (1984 - 1996) are the same length as Anco 15B wiper arms, and work perfectly on a second generation Charger. You can easily find them in junkyards, or they are still available new from e.g. RockAuto.com.

I like them because they have a sliding clip to mechanically lock them to the pivots. Since they don't depend on a tight friction fit to stay put, they are easy to install and remove once the sliding clip is pulled out; you can do it without any tools and without risk of damaging the cowl or the arm by using e.g. a screwdriver to pry with. Also, they are the side-loading pin type, so you can mount the blades to them with the short side facing in either direction. This means you can use 16" blades on both arms (for the driver side blade, have the long side of it going toward the passenger side, and vice versa for the passenger side blade).

I think they're only available in black though.

b5blue

  My "Other car" is an 89 Cherokee.... :lol:

Charger_Dart

Quote from: MaximRecoil on August 07, 2011, 10:27:08 PM
Quote from: Charger_Dart on June 29, 2011, 09:55:43 AM
Any idea what I can use on my Charger that would at least look & work okay? Thanks!

Wiper arms from a Jeep Cherokee (1984 - 1996) are the same length as Anco 15B wiper arms, and work perfectly on a second generation Charger. You can easily find them in junkyards, or they are still available new from e.g. RockAuto.com.

I like them because they have a sliding clip to mechanically lock them to the pivots. Since they don't depend on a tight friction fit to stay put, they are easy to install and remove once the sliding clip is pulled out; you can do it without any tools and without risk of damaging the cowl or the arm by using e.g. a screwdriver to pry with. Also, they are the side-loading pin type, so you can mount the blades to them with the short side facing in either direction. This means you can use 16" blades on both arms (for the driver side blade, have the long side of it going toward the passenger side, and vice versa for the passenger side blade).

Great information, I will look into this. I did my best to clean up the ones I have with a buffer and a Dremel tool and they turned out better then I expected.
Thanks!

I think they're only available in black though.
68 Charger R/T & 68 Dart GT Convertible