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Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

posted by  trepelu on  Tue Oct 27 12:05 CST 2015
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I used to be able to find the thin rubber refills for the Trico (112?) wiper blades and assembly. Now I can't find them. I clearly don't drive my '69 1800s in the rain much these days, but I need them to pass inspection.

Anyone have any tips on what to order? I thought I could get other blades and pull the rubber out and perhaps cut them to size? Or do I need to change out the wiper assembly?







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    ANSWER Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

    posted by  trepelu on  Fri Oct 30 20:55 CST 2015
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    Solution for now, got the car through inspection.

    The awesome guys at my local AutoZone found a generic refill that fit the profile, but not quite as deep as the ones I had (who knows what they were). Cut to size and inserted.

    Remembered that I lost a wiper arm on a cross-country road trip a few years ago which resulted in a almost-Trico blade on the other wiper. This blade was slightly narrower, but Autozone man gently shaved it to fit.

    I'll go for the advice I got here to have proper blades and inserts on hand when I need them.

    Thank you for all your help.

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    Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

    posted by  Phil S. on  Fri Oct 30 16:30 CST 2015
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    Can't answer your question directly, but FWIW 14" refills fit just fine.








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    Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

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    posted by  patrick of montreal on  Fri Oct 30 04:13 CST 2015
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    I like the look of the stainless trico assembw. I have tried other stuff, but prefer the trico. I take out the old rubber and go to the auto store and find a 24 inch blade with the same profile (common) cut it in half,install. two for the price of one!








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      Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

      posted by  trepelu on  Fri Oct 30 08:41 CST 2015
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      Do you use an adaptor as my Trico blades are 13", or are there 26" inserts of that profile?








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      Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

      posted by  trepelu on  Fri Oct 30 08:37 CST 2015
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      Thank you for that tip, Patrick. Any issues with the metal parts? And is there a name & model number you use?








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        Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

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        posted by  patrick of montreal on  Sun Nov 1 15:09 CST 2015
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        Sorry no info on what blade i used. I went to Canadian Tire and spent a couple of minutes looking at blades until i found a good one. Maybe mine are 13" and I bought a 26".
        One of the reasons I do this is the Trico stainless hold the rubber without needing to bend any bits, mine have a flat blade holding section that the rubber is squezed through. I used to drive a 120 in the winter so I know the wiper system is underbuilt. A nice light wiper arm and blade are the best bet for longevity. I don't really drive in the rain much if I can help it so by the time the rubber has rotted out the brands will have changed and I'll find the profile that works, some car stuff doesn't change all the time, some does.








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    Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

    posted by  trepelu on  Wed Oct 28 11:07 CST 2015
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    I emailed Trico for help. Here's there response:

    "Here are a few options my team suggests.

    Looks like you are looking for a refill or at least a rubber elements which could be cut down.

    Refills would be 41-130 or the earlier part number RF-13.

    Ebay has these refills :
    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=trico+rf+-13&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtrico+rf+13.TRS0&_nkw=trico+rf+13&_sacat=0

    The other option would to purchase 43-190, or 43-200 or 43-220 refills ,take out the rubber elements and cut them down to size."


    What do you think works best on the original Trico arm and blade assembly?








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    Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

    posted by  planetman on  Tue Oct 27 15:23 CST 2015
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    Trico still makes a classic style 13" wiper blade, but they don't look the same as the old ones and I don't think they make refills.

    Anco still makes a classic style wiper blade, but they don't make a 13" blade anymore, nor do they have refills for 13" either. Anco does make a 12" classic style blade and they offer refills for them. The 12" are almost identical except an adapter is required and supplied with each blade.

    I usually sell the Ancos to my 1800S customers even though they are an 1" shorter. That is mostly because just about every other wiper blade with or without an adapter doesn't fit the stock 1800S wiper arm properly and this had lead to scratched windshields.

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    Eric
    Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
    Torrance, CA 90502








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      Searching for Trico wiper blades or rubber inserts on 1800s. Where have they gone? 1800 1969

      posted by  trepelu on  Tue Oct 27 19:55 CST 2015
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      Thank you for that info, Eric. I might have to give you a call if I can't find anything locally. I'm on the other coast right now.






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