C3 wiper arms

[Dale P.]

Does anyone know where I can buy a set of wiper arms for my 68 T top .. do not have to be to NCRS standards .. I just want to drive it for now .. I checked ecklers, corvette central, paragon

[Joe L.]

Re: C3 wiper arms

Dale-----

The 68 wiper arms were a one-year-only part that were unique to 68 Corvettes. They have been discontinued for ages. Even the last available 69-82 arms have been discontinued for several years. The 68 arms are not reproduced as of yet.

So, that pretty much leaves you with finding a good used set for your needs. I'd check with Pacific Corvette (www.pacvette.com). This will likely not be an easy or "economically painless" acquisition.

[Harmon C.]

Re: C3 wiper arms

Joe How are 68 arms different than 69 to73 ? I know 69-73 have metal washer lines and 74-82 are hoses for washer lines. Lyle

[Dale P.]

Re: C3 wiper arms

thanks guys for the help .. the internet is great .. found a set for the 68 arm and heads .. all orginal .. need a little clean up and maybe paint but will do the trick .. now if I can just solve the vac, issues on the wiper cover and headlights

[Joe L.]

Re: C3 wiper arms

Lyle-----

The 68 arms don't have the attached washer tubes. For 68, the washers were attached to the cowl vent grille. For 69+, the washers were attached to the wiper arms, although the 2 different styles that you mentioned were used over the 69-82 period. I suspect, but don't know for sure, that the 69-82 style arms would work on a 68, but the washer system would either need to be converted to the 69+ style or the washer tubes "abandoned" on the 69+ arms used on a 68.