62 Wiper replacements

[John F.]

See pics. Are these Trico RB-212 blades replacements for the originals?

[Jack H.]

Re: 62 Wiper replacements

RB-12-2 blades will have a bayonet style connection for the wiper arms. These look to have a Shepherd's hook interface.

But, don't dispair. What you have is good for 'donor' parts in terms of restoring correct/original blade holders when you come across them. The 'black gumball' tips on the rubber refill rails, the refill rails and possibly the refill rubber have a DEFINITE value that's not easy to come by!

[David S.]

Re: 62 Wiper replacements

Hi John,
Attaching a few pictures to show you what you should be looking for.
Dave

[Jay M.]

Re: 62 Wiper replacements

The wiper blade photos posted by David are RB-12-2's for 1956-7. The 1962 RB-12-2 had a running change of the addtion long release spring and rivet in the center of the bayonet mount. This change made it much easier to remove the wiper blade from the arm.. Also, the bayonet mount will have patent numbers on either side of the mount and also, watch out for later RB-12-2 bayonet mounts with CAN63 stamped on it which is not correct Attached is a scan of a drawing of the long releases spring and rivet.

[Jay M.]

Re: 62 Wiper replacements

Here's a photo of the RB-12-2 with rivet and long release spring