1965 wiper holders?

[Joe Steck]

Wiper Help!

I am searching for a set of original wiper holders for my 65 coupe. There is currently a set on ebay for sale. He/she says they are true NCRS but the seller is not 100% sure. Does anyone out there now if these are real and is the $49.00 starting price a good one. There are currently no bidders. These have also been posted several times apparently with not much response.

Joe

[Lawrence C.]

Re: 1965 wiper holders?

Joe,
I have seen them on eBay before. I do not know exactly what is correct for a 65 (mine is a 66) but you should start with your Judging Guide. I believe a 65 calls for a shiney, flat-topped holder. In early 66 it changed to a dull finish. You also need to be aware of what writing it should have on it (again, from the Judging Guide). For instance, on a 66 holder it should have "Trico" engraved in it, but not "Made in USA" which came along later with replacement parts. If they do not say in the description, e-mail the seller and ask them what it says on the surface. But first you have to know what is correct, and the Judging Guide should be the source.

As to price, I have seen correct ones go up in the $100-$150 range, depending on condition and competition. When something does not sell it is often that it is not really correct, not in good condition, lots of them out there, or wrong price, or a combination of the above. Do your "correctness" homework first, though.

[Joe Steck]

Re: 1965 wiper holders?

Larry thanks for your help. I will check out the manual and go from there.

Joe