Wiper blade

[thelastkeg]

I've been looking through past posts on wiper blades, and looking at brochure pictures.  I've read about folks swapping from the pin arms to the J hook arms.  Did the Ford trucks ever come with anything other than the black wiper frames that are currently available at auto parts stores?  I picked up some blades very cheap at a closeout store recently, and they work great, but I failed to notice that they are very bulky.  I can't stand how they look.  My 68 Chevelle uses stainless frames with rubber inserts for wipers.  I guess back in those days you could just buy the rubber inserts.  But I was wondering if anyone knew of a more vintage style that may fit the original pin type wiper arms.  The Chevelle blades are way too short, but this style would look nice I think.

[thelastkeg]

I ordered some Trico Classic 18” even though it wasn’t listed that they would fit.  But they fit great.  I really like the slimness of them, but I’m not sure about the silver wiper with the black arms.  But overall I’m pleased.  I wouldn’t have worried about this if I had noticed how bulky the black ones I bought were.  We’ll see how they work when it rains.  Before and after.