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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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Was the conceled wiper system changed in 73?

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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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yes they got rid of the wiper door
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Hello Maverick150
The concealed wiper door was removed beginning on the 1973 model. With that change the 73 hood covers the wiper blade area. This allowed the hood to have an integrated cold air induction system integrated into the cowl area of the hood.

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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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