Need help with 69 wiper system
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Safety Car
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Need help with 69 wiper system
I'm attempting to rebuild the windshield wiper system on my 69 coupe, one of the previous owners removed most of the components. I've been able to accumlated all of the necessary parts but I'm having trouble locating the fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws). I have the AIM but as good as my local hardware and auto parts stores are, going in and asking for a #451924 screw or a #120622 nut isn't much help.
Does anyone know of a source for these fasteners or any publication that translates GM part #s to standard sizes? I'm not looking for an NCRS quality restoration, just something that works.
thanks
Does anyone know of a source for these fasteners or any publication that translates GM part #s to standard sizes? I'm not looking for an NCRS quality restoration, just something that works.
thanks
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Marina CA
I just went down this road recently and most of the wiper hardware is standard machine screw thread. Either 10-24 or 8-32. What specific hardware are you replacing? Mines a 68 so my AIM is a year earlier than yours. Doc Rebuild was a good source for the hardware I needed for the wipers, they also have a good stock of the hardware for the wiper door.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Cortlandt Manor New York
I would check with Paragon. I got a laminated sheet from them a few years back that lists all the common nuts and bolts and their sizes. I don't have their catalog handy but it may list sizes. It is also online for you to check.
