66ninetyeightls

Could someone tell me a good place to get correct fitting and looking wiper blades for 1966 olds 98's??

The ones that are on there now are crappy plastic aftermarket units and I HATE THEM!!!! LOL

66ninetyeightls

Anyone know where to buy these???

http://www.tricoproducts.com/Trico2/...s/classic.aspx

jeffreyalman

I love those! where to buy them...

66ninetyeightls

The "Classic" blades aren't listed on that page unfortunately.

jeffreyalman

ok I see what you mean. Their website is not really complete, the thing we are missing is the p/n

I just called, the p/n for 15" is 33-150 (14" = 33-140 etc)

I checked Advance Auto Parts website and they do not stock it but they will order it

I also googled trico 33-150 with these results and lo and behold found this have a nice day!

Jaybird

My parts guy is calling his supplier right now. The wiper I need for my 67 Delta 88 is a Trico Classic 33-183. I tried to get a pair last week and they sent two 15 inch Trico Classic 33-150. He wanted 42.50 for the pair.

jeffreyalman

I want a case of them

66ninetyeightls

Yeah I called Trico and they said nobody in Canada carries the classic blades.

jeffreyalman

buy em online from that link I posted up above!

Jaybird

I found the Trico Classic 33-183 wiper blades at Advance Auto Parts for 7.88 each (on-line price). They don't ship to Canada so my wife is going to the store (in Detroit) Saturday to place an order. The blades should be in on Monday. After she visits the store, I'll have a firm price.
Craig: Would you like her to pick up a pair for you?

66ninetyeightls

Yeah that would be great.

Jaybird

OK, Consider it done!

Mingus

I got some for my Cutlass and the wife's LeMans from NAPA.

Jaybird

I just searched NAPA & this is what I got...


No Matching Results

We're sorry, but no matching products were found for "Trico Classic 33-183" using your selected vehicle, a 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88.

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Red Delta

I had no idea that you could put anything but inserts onto the arms. Huh. Now I want a new set.

Jaybird

Red Delta: Ya want me to ask my wife to get you a set as well? RSVP, ASAP.

Maybe I should start a new business... www.jaybirdsoldsconnection.com

Wow, I wonder if the link works?

Red Delta

Depends on how your prices are. I drive down in the states for a living.

jeffreyalman

Oops! Google Chrome could not find www.jaybirdsoldsconnection.com

Red Delta

On the other hand, I drive through Windsor a lot. I may pay a premium if I don't have to find a spot to park my rig....

Red Delta

Quick, godaddy.com!!! I'm sure I could hold it for ransom for 10's of dollars, or a set of new blades. LOL

jeffreyalman

too late I already got it now $50 j/k

Jaybird

She leaves for work in approximately 2 1/2 hours. I'm going to bed in minutes.
No profit on my part.
Yes or No?

Red Delta

Yes.

Jaybird

Done! We have blades!
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Whoa boys, hold on here for a minute!
I can't say that I'm trilled. These blades are not exactly like the 15" blades that the supplier sent my Windsor parts guy in error.
Maybe his blades were older stock. I don't care for the grey plastic connection part. I suppose I'm gonna have to try to paint this piece silver.
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Sorry guys the ones I looked at looked exactly like the picture above. I hope that you are not as disappointed as I am.
At least the price isn't too bad and they do look better than what I have currently have. If you don't want these I will understand perfectly.
Let me know what you think.
All I can say to you other Olds Guys is this... Don't throw away your stainless steel wiper blades. Buy refills!

Jaybird

66ninetyeightls

Whats the deal with that last picture??? It has me worried!!! LOL I'm not to worried about the connection piece. Im not even sure if our cars need that piece

jeffreyalman

they look black to me

Jaybird

Read the message again. Like I said... I'm not happy. If you don't want them, I will understand. I looked closely at the connection piece...
It's grey plastic and it will fit, but it looks wrong, wrong, wrong. Why would a parts supplier, supplying classic car lovers, cheap-out on classic parts? Hmmm?
BTW... That last picture was of my original stainless steel wiper blade. I just shot it on a bad angle. It really is shiney.

66ninetyeightls

That picture through the packaging looks great other than the connecting piece like you mentioned but I am not worried about that. What is that last picture of?

Jaybird

That last picture is the reason I need new wiper blades!!! lol

jeffreyalman

how about a shot of the new ones

Jaybird

Like... Out of the package???
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How's that?

jeffreyalman

it looks better than black but shadow must make it look like graphite - or is it dark? yeah I guess it is or you'd be happy

66ninetyeightls

Looks good to me.

Jaybird

The new blades are shiney. I just don't like the plastic connection piece.
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jeffreyalman

from what I recall, the plastic pc is not needed for our application. Mine anyway have a post sticking up the seats in the hole

Jaybird

I tried painting the plastic pieces. I guess it's better than it was.
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Red Delta

Those look alright. What paint did you use?

Jaybird

I used Dupli-Color CHROME. I bought it at Canadian Tire. It's a quick drying enamel. It says... Ideal for Trim and Accessory Pieces. My local buddies call it Portuguese Chrome. We had a local guy (back in the day) that used it for everything.

marinus_

I used my original wiper blade and bought refills for them at Canadian Tire. You can easily find them at most swap meets if you do not have original ones or I may have another set kicking around if you are interested.
I'll check my shed this morning to see...........

http://www.tricoproducts.com/Trico2/...lls/index.aspx