Wiper Arm Separation

[Hemicbx]

My car currently has some new black wiper blade holder on it. Last year at carlisle I picked up a really nice set of 62/64 wiper arm assemblies. Of course the 62-64 has a bolt to fasten them and the 65 has a push-on style with a catch clip.

What I really want to do is separate the blade holder from the arm of the old ones and fit it to my car. But the blade holders are crimped to the arm. Has anyone done this before? Any guidance?

Thanks in advance,
-hemicbx

 

[2059]

Ya, I did it during the restioration. you'll need to drill out the rivets. If you choose to re-rivet the bow to the arm it can be done. here's the paragraph from the post in the build thread and the link to the page. Good luck. PM if you need anything else.

The reason for showing the before and after on the wipers is because they had to be almost completely disassembled to polish them with the bench grinder outfitted w/ a buffing wheel, which means drilling out the rivets. replacement rivets can be bought at MSC Ind. or at true Value that carries Hillman fasteners. they are 1/8" x 1/2" tube rivets. if anyone out there is thinking about doing this and was hesitant to drill the rivets, you can get replacements off the shelf.


http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?35850-64-330-Street-Hemi-build/page5

you may also want to invest in this rivet clincher. kinda salty but does a nice job. You can also clinch the rivets by first using a large center pinch to "flair" the rivet then a large blunt end alighnment punch tho "clinch" or tighten the rivet...

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Rivet-Clincher-6LB94

 

[Hemicbx]

That's great info. I had not seen that thread before. I knew somebody out here would have the answer. Thanks!