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  • #234205
    Rick
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    @rockyx

    Need a little help.

    I need to replace the 9 5/8 inch wiper blades and I don’t know where to get them.  They have an IWF stamp in them but I can’t seem to find them online.

    Any suggestions?

    #250990
    Royal
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    @royal

    Rocky,  I had the same problem.  O’Reilly auto parts ordered some for me that were the right size but they had the wrong type of mounting system.   I was able to dissect my old blade, bend up two small tabs and remove the old mounts, and put them on the new blades.  Worked good and looked like the original.  

    #250991
    newkitman
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    @newkitman

    MG Magic has some listed in their web site. A bit pricey but the set of two wiper arms and blades is $79.85. Single arm (9 inch with hooh End Connector) runs $14.95. I’m sure there are a lot of standard VW parts houses that carry what you need. Also have you tried Mid America Motorworks? I know they have them because I ordered a set for mine. Since my chassis is from a 71 beetle, I just ordered the wiper arms and blades for a 71 bug.

    Allen Caron
    VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
    "If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

    #250992
    billnparts
    Participant

    @billnparts

    Post a picture of the attachment of the blade to arm and I’ll at least get you a part number
    you can order locally.

    Bill Ascheman
    Fiberfab Ford
    Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
    Autocross & Hillclimb
    "Drive Happy"

    #250993
    Rick
    Participant

    @rockyx

    Bill,

    Here is a picture of what I have.  I think I may have found one online
    but the photos are not very clear and I can’t tell for sure so if you
    can provide a part number that’d be awesome!

    #250994
    billnparts
    Participant

    @billnparts

    Can’t tell from photo. Is that black spot in the center on top a set screw?
    I’ll have access to catalogs in the morning.

    Bill Ascheman
    Fiberfab Ford
    Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
    Autocross & Hillclimb
    "Drive Happy"

    #250995
    Rick
    Participant

    @rockyx

    Yes, it is a set screw

    #250996
    Montie Henderson
    Participant

    @montie

    I found my repacements at a boat supply.  They have alot of stainless steel/alum  accessories.  Lots of neet stuff for future changes.

    #250997
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    Now you guys are learning!
    Boat supply stores are great resources for a lot of the trim pieces we need!

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #250998
    billnparts
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    @billnparts

    Well, sorry to say, you got me.

    After 40 years you’d think you’ve seen all the wierd stuff. Honestly, I’ve

    never laid eyes on a configuration like that. If there is a small tab on the

    arm hidden by that housing on the blade you could use a conventional

    VW blade. I have a marine catalog here also but no windshield products

    listed. A boat shop may be of some help or else replace both the arms

    along with the blades.

    Bill Ascheman
    Fiberfab Ford
    Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
    Autocross & Hillclimb
    "Drive Happy"

    #250999
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    My Duchess came with those blades.

    You cut the bend off the end of the VW wiper arms.
    The blade just slips on and is held by the set screw.

    I am not sure of a source or part number.

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

    If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

    #251000
    Rick
    Participant

    @rockyx

    Found them.  Had to look close.

    http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24-113-955-425-BSL

    PMOSSBERG2012-07-05 19:47:58

    #251001
    billnparts
    Participant

    @billnparts

    OK…using the information from that web site and some cross referencing
    it appears Bosch has a part number for them.

    Front

    Part:   BSH 3397110275
    Product Line:   Bosch

    Unfortunately there is none in my warehouse chain.
    Good Luck.

    Bill Ascheman
    Fiberfab Ford
    Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
    Autocross & Hillclimb
    "Drive Happy"

    #251002
    Rick
    Participant

    @rockyx

    Bill,

    thanks for doing the research.  Much appreciated.  Nice to know there’s an actual part number for future reference.

    #251003
    newkitman
    Participant

    @newkitman

    Are these the wiper blades that everyone is using as opposed to the stock VW wiper blades? I ask because the ones for my 71 are way different.

    Allen Caron
    VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
    "If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

    #251004
    billnparts
    Participant

    @billnparts

    These were listed for the late ’50’s-early ’60’s Beetle.

    Bill Ascheman
    Fiberfab Ford
    Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
    Autocross & Hillclimb
    "Drive Happy"

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