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Old Oct 13, 2022 | 12:37 PM
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I have a '69 and wondering if these wiper blades (only choice given) from Corvette Central are the best option?

https://www.corvettecentral.com/c3-6...wiper%2bblades

And yes, I plan to drive it in the rain, and the snow, and every opportunity I get :-)
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Old Oct 13, 2022 | 02:14 PM
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You can buy blades or refills from your local AP store.
Trico blade and refill #16-2 These are low profile and fit under the hood.
Refill only Trico #43-160
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Old Oct 13, 2022 | 02:23 PM
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Don't overthink this. Those $40 refills are for the guys showing the cars. If you want to drive it, you can get many parts at the local NAPA, O'Reillys, Autozone, etc.
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Old Oct 13, 2022 | 04:58 PM
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Keep the package and your receipt. While the blade length is easy to measure, the actual height of the metal “Frame” can cause problems. Look at what you have, if they don’t hit anything, then try and get the same type/style frame. When I had my windshield replace the wiper blades on my 73 hit the hood. I took the car back to the glass shop and they were stumped. I ended up getting new blades with frames that are very small. Go figure?
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Try these

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/WIP6...&gclsrc=aw.ds&
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Originally Posted by Peterbuilt
You can buy blades or refills from your local AP store.
Trico blade and refill #16-2 These are low profile and fit under the hood.
Refill only Trico #43-160
Looks like the 16-2 is out of stock everywhere.
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Try advance auto
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Originally Posted by 1PLUM
Looks like the 16-2 is out of stock everywhere.
Try eBay....https://www.ebay.com/itm/26322156065...epid=169565390
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