JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
Hello
My 74’ wiper arm has seen better days several years ago. It has spun on the shaft a few times and there’s only so many time you can get the splines back with a file lol
So looking at options for new arms (or new to me) for the upper mounted wiper arms... I’ve decided on finding an aftermarket replacement. You can buy the bit earlier oem with adjustable blade angle arm… or aftermarket adjustable arm. I have seen guys use the black VW super beetle arms as well but they are too long.
I had seen these ‘silver/gray’ arms before and decided to give it a go. They are from a 70-72’ VW Bug (Not super beetle) I also grabbed the 11” blades to go with them. Picked up arms and blades from VW Parts for Vintage Volkswagens, Shop for VW Beetle, VW Ghia, VW Bus • VW Parts from So Cal Imports
Differences from OEM:
1) A little shorter but not by too much ... I think it was 3/8"
2) J hook (9x3) the smaller J hook
3) Angle of blade a tad off
Parts ordered:
Part #: 200955411 Wiper blades silver 65’-71’ bug 11” long ( $ 9.95 for the pair)
Part #: 111955408B silver wiper arm 70’-72’ right side x 2 ($ 21.58 for the two)
Part #: 211955275A wiper arm shaft cover 70’-79’ bug x 2 ( $ 2.30 for two)
Even thou the arm is smaller it still sweeps centered good. I could have went to 12” blades easy enough but… had 11” on before with oem and wanted to ‘see’ J how the oem looking blades worked and looked.
Overall I am very pleased with the mod. The blades are not as beafy as the oem toyota ones… but… think will fair well even in snow (time will tell and will update with an extended review of them)
The arms went on perfectly and used the oem retaining nut. The arm I put in a vise and gave it about a 5 deg more bend … maybe not even that much… it was slight. I also picked up the bug wiper arm shaft rubber seal. They were out of stock at So. Cal. Imports so went with a generic place from ebay that had free shipping on the two little pieces. These needed more mods then the arms. I shaved down the height and drilled out to fit on the shaft of the toyota. The oem toyota seal seals better close to the shaft as these seal around the nut as well. I kept one side the oem and the other side the VW seal… just to see how it fairs.
Very happy with the service from So. Cal. Imports , customer service is outstanding and they are very ‘bug’ knowledgeable
A cheaper alternative to OEM (pre 72') $50 per arm ... and $40 per arm aftermarket adjustable
ARMS:
11" Blades
Shaft Covers:
My 74’ wiper arm has seen better days several years ago. It has spun on the shaft a few times and there’s only so many time you can get the splines back with a file lol
So looking at options for new arms (or new to me) for the upper mounted wiper arms... I’ve decided on finding an aftermarket replacement. You can buy the bit earlier oem with adjustable blade angle arm… or aftermarket adjustable arm. I have seen guys use the black VW super beetle arms as well but they are too long.
I had seen these ‘silver/gray’ arms before and decided to give it a go. They are from a 70-72’ VW Bug (Not super beetle) I also grabbed the 11” blades to go with them. Picked up arms and blades from VW Parts for Vintage Volkswagens, Shop for VW Beetle, VW Ghia, VW Bus • VW Parts from So Cal Imports
Differences from OEM:
1) A little shorter but not by too much ... I think it was 3/8"
2) J hook (9x3) the smaller J hook
3) Angle of blade a tad off
Parts ordered:
Part #: 200955411 Wiper blades silver 65’-71’ bug 11” long ( $ 9.95 for the pair)
Part #: 111955408B silver wiper arm 70’-72’ right side x 2 ($ 21.58 for the two)
Part #: 211955275A wiper arm shaft cover 70’-79’ bug x 2 ( $ 2.30 for two)
Even thou the arm is smaller it still sweeps centered good. I could have went to 12” blades easy enough but… had 11” on before with oem and wanted to ‘see’ J how the oem looking blades worked and looked.
Overall I am very pleased with the mod. The blades are not as beafy as the oem toyota ones… but… think will fair well even in snow (time will tell and will update with an extended review of them)
The arms went on perfectly and used the oem retaining nut. The arm I put in a vise and gave it about a 5 deg more bend … maybe not even that much… it was slight. I also picked up the bug wiper arm shaft rubber seal. They were out of stock at So. Cal. Imports so went with a generic place from ebay that had free shipping on the two little pieces. These needed more mods then the arms. I shaved down the height and drilled out to fit on the shaft of the toyota. The oem toyota seal seals better close to the shaft as these seal around the nut as well. I kept one side the oem and the other side the VW seal… just to see how it fairs.
Very happy with the service from So. Cal. Imports , customer service is outstanding and they are very ‘bug’ knowledgeable
A cheaper alternative to OEM (pre 72') $50 per arm ... and $40 per arm aftermarket adjustable
ARMS:
11" Blades
Shaft Covers:
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