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Re: [T3] 13 vs. 15" wiper blades


On 19 Nov 2005 at 1:44, Parker-Durost wrote:

> 	The guide books at my FLAPS claim the 71-73 years take 15" blades and 
> the earlier 13".  Why?  I know that at some point they started parking 
> on the left, but the window is the same size.

US blades tend to come in odd inch increments, so that's what your 
FLAPS is directing you to.

> 	The worn SWF blades I'm replacing are about 14" and almost hit the 
> screen seal.  Any suggestions for replacements in this size, preferably 
> original looking silver.

Your ~14 blades are probably the OE style. You can find 14" blades at 
some sources, sometimes in the Bosch brand, but I think silver ones 
are almost impossible to find new anymore. You might find some NOS 
ones on eBay, or elsewhere.

If you send me your exact mm length, I MAY have correct OG rubber 
inserts for the ones you've got. I've also got some black FRP (fiber 
reinforced plastic) blade holders that I've been very happy with. 
They're nice because the refills for them are rather readily 
available.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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