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Original wipers

Posted: 07 Aug 2014 19:30
by John Wood
Paddocks are out of stock. Does anyone else have them?

TR7 Sprint & TR8

Posted: 07 Aug 2014 20:58
by REPLIC8
I would think your best bet is a used set from someone like S & S, a quick rub down and re-spray, then some new rubber blades and you're good to go. The original wipers certainly work better than any of the replacement stuff. Have you also tried rain-x on your screen?

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Andy
1981 TR7 FHC

Posted: 07 Aug 2014 21:10
by Roy Hankins
Never seem to have much trouble picking up original wiper blades at the autojumbles.

I'll pick some up for you John at Beaulieu.

TR7 Coupe KDU 366N
TR7 Sprint ARW 181S

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 06:29
by John Wood
When is Beaulieu?

TR7 Sprint & TR8

Posted: 08 Aug 2014 06:59
by birminghamtr7
john speak to jim Johnson he found someone that had both sizes. but you'll have to be a bit patient and youll have to push as it sounds like he has a lot of gear.

if you factor in the earth's rotation, we are all speeding
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Posted: 08 Aug 2014 13:24
by FI Spyder
I painted the original wipers on the Spider with auto trim paint after preparing the surface. I then replaced the rubber with new, I use brand name rubber like Trico. Still looks like new going on 7 years. I do this for all my cars following finding out the wipers for my Toyota was $157 (no longer available).



- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT
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Posted: 08 Aug 2014 16:09
by sonscar
I got some wipers from Robsport who were apologetic that they only had the pin fittings in 17 inch size.I bought two fitted them and they seem perfectly good.Steve..

Posted: 10 Aug 2014 16:55
by bmcecosse
16" blades work fine - Poundland! They have holes in for pin-fit. They may not last for ever - but they work! And yes - I use Rain X on the screen - it certainly helps. Allows just the intermittent wipe to be used in the heaviest rain!

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Posted: 10 Aug 2014 18:48
by Beans
Same here as FI, I use refill's too.
Found out there is a slight difference between driver and passenger side, hence various brands ...

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