Has anyone had any luck replacing the wiper blades on an older Grady? I have not had any luck finding a replacement blade for my 1990 Gulfstream. It has a hole in the mount with an actual nut and bolt..all of the new ones are snap on/hook and latch style..any help would be appreciated.
Replacement Wiper Blade - 1990 Gulfstream
- Thread starter cgmiller
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Try to find a truck parts store. The blades are truck models.
If you know the make and part number, there are web sites that have the parts. The replacement needs to be stainless and either straight ( no little arms) or curved ( most likely what you have).
Here is one site:
http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/ryder ... /browse.do
Here is a closeup of what may be your style. I don't know your length
http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/ryder ... tDetail.do
If you know the make and part number, there are web sites that have the parts. The replacement needs to be stainless and either straight ( no little arms) or curved ( most likely what you have).
Here is one site:
http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/ryder ... /browse.do
Here is a closeup of what may be your style. I don't know your length
http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/ryder ... tDetail.do
ROBERTH
GreatGrady Captain
I get mine from CarQuest. Trico part number 752-200.
I also use some AC pipe insulation foam that has the slit lengthwise and slide them over the blades to keep the sun off and to keep them from resting on the hot glass. They last way longer with this trick.
I also use some AC pipe insulation foam that has the slit lengthwise and slide them over the blades to keep the sun off and to keep them from resting on the hot glass. They last way longer with this trick.
Thanks for the help..I tried 3 local marine stores and the local auto parts store and I struck out..I dont want to spend over 300 bucks to replace everything as the wiper motor still works fine.
As mentioned, you wont find then at an auto parts store. You need a truck parts store.cgmiller said:
ROBERTH
GreatGrady Captain
No CarQuest parts stores around? I also found them at a NAPA Walker auto parts store. Actually was able to get one replacement arm also which was exact replacement due to a old rusted spring. The wiper arm is SS, but the springs are zinc.
The parts guy told me they ordered those wiper arms for an airport account. Sounded like they use them on the airport equipment.
He also could get the wiper blades, but not sure what part number he would use.
The parts guy told me they ordered those wiper arms for an airport account. Sounded like they use them on the airport equipment.
He also could get the wiper blades, but not sure what part number he would use.
A Napa model 60-2005 heavy duty refill will probably work...... might also check out my post about wiper motors on here.
Seasick..you are the man..I ordered one of those blades from ryder and it is a perfect match..I ordered them Monday night and I received them today. I did not install it but took it out to the boat to check and it was a perfect match..thanks for the help..I think the blade was $8...