[Shotimes] Question about windshield wipers on '91

[John Weidenbenner]

Don,

Don't know when the change took place, but my 93 has the original hook end
wiper arms, while my 89 had pin type ends. It's always possible that Ford
used both suppliers in a model year - Anco or Trico.

John W.
89 w/93 wiper arms and other mods
93 - waxing the door jambs this weekend

----- Original Message -----
From: "Donald Mallinson" <dmall@mwonline.net>
To: <shotimes-admin@autox.team.net>
Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 8:49 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Question about windshield wipers on '91


> Understand that as an old car fanatic, I am used to paying
> attention to tiny details, and now that I have a '91 Plus
> that is SOOOOoooo close to bone stock, I want it as close to
> factory new as I can get it.
>
> To that end, I am trying to replace any odd replacment parts
> that the previous owner put on that are not stock.
>
> The wiper blades have been changed on the car I am sure,
> they are Anco brand and Motorcraft is what came on the car.
>
> I went to my local Dealer to get new blades, and they sold
> me some beautiful Motorcraft blades that look right, but
> they have the pin mounting through the side, and the arms on
> my '91 (they look stock) have that funny underturned U shape
> mounting instead of the pin.
>
> Can any of you with '91's please look at your wipers and
> tell me what style you have on your car?  My '89 has the pin
> style, so I will use the new blades I just bought on it, but
> I now need to buy either new blades for my '91 or start
> looking for arms too if they have been replaced.
>
> I appreciate your help, you can reply off-list if you want.
>
> Don Mallinson
> Learning more about wiper blades for a better SHO future!  ;)
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