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July 2, 2012 at 10:58 pm #234205
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?
July 3, 2012 at 12:21 am #250990Rocky, 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.
July 3, 2012 at 6:43 am #250991MG 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 ShackJuly 3, 2012 at 6:51 pm #250992Post 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"July 4, 2012 at 8:08 am #250993Bill,
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!July 4, 2012 at 1:50 pm #250994Can’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"July 4, 2012 at 4:22 pm #250995Yes, it is a set screw
July 4, 2012 at 8:19 pm #250996I found my repacements at a boat supply. They have alot of stainless steel/alum accessories. Lots of neet stuff for future changes.
July 5, 2012 at 1:19 am #250997Now 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 RoadsterIf 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)
July 5, 2012 at 7:55 am #250998Well, 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 thearm hidden by that housing on the blade you could use a conventionalVW blade. I have a marine catalog here also but no windshield productslisted. A boat shop may be of some help or else replace both the armsalong with the blades.Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"July 5, 2012 at 11:13 am #250999My 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 RoadsterIf 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)
July 5, 2012 at 1:13 pm #251000Found them. Had to look close.
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24-113-955-425-BSL
PMOSSBERG2012-07-05 19:47:58
July 5, 2012 at 6:53 pm #251001OK…using the information from that web site and some cross referencing
it appears Bosch has a part number for them.FrontPart: 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"July 5, 2012 at 10:13 pm #251002Bill,
thanks for doing the research. Much appreciated. Nice to know there’s an actual part number for future reference.
July 5, 2012 at 10:19 pm #251003Are 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 ShackJuly 6, 2012 at 3:36 pm #251004These were listed for the late ’50’s-early ’60’s Beetle.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
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