[theblurrrr]

I'm looking for some definitive information to replace the wiper refills on my 67 Catalina. They are overlapping, articulating 18" Trico blade/arm assemblies. They are original equipment.

I have two cars, both made at the Southgate, California plant in late 1966. Both have exactly the same wiper setup with the double articulating arms. Both blades appear to be integral to the arm assembly; only the refill is replaceable.

Does anyone have information on an exact replacement refill part number or source?

Thanks!!!

[77 TRASHCAN]

The engine old Anco refill part number was/is 11-18. I don’t know if they are being made anymore, though. I need some for my 77 TA, also. My wiper blades fit under the hood ( hidden wipers). It’s a tight fit, and most wipers are too tall. I have no interest in using these later model lates!

[scottydl]

Same wiper refills needed here for my 69 Executive, identical style you have both described. If anyone finds them, please let us know.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Anco has a website. Contacting them is not out of the question. I’d like to have a set of refills and some spares, I just don’t need them in a big hurry, at the moment.

[stevep]

Sometimes Rock Auto and Walmart have them

[theblurrrr]

I found a Texaco Refill set NIB marked "RF-18". They work on my 67 2+2.

[scottydl]

Originally Posted by theblurrrr

I found a Texaco Refill set NIB marked "RF-18". They work on my 67 2+2.

Did you find those retail someplace? Or only being sold online?

I found these Trico 18" refills at Classic Industries... no photo and only 70's models are listed, but it seems like they would be the correct item?

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by scottydl

Did you find those retail someplace? Or only being sold online?

I found these Trico 18" refills at Classic Industries... no photo and only 70's models are listed, but it seems like they would be the correct item?

They should work. Different brands had different ways of installing. I order wiper blades for the buses I work on through the local (Freightliner) bus dealer. I checked with them a couple years back about the Anco 11-18 refills, that number was it in their system....

Point: the boxes (10 wiper blades per case/box) l. The Anco part number in the box, listed the Anco number, but in fine print l, said made by Trico Industries. Sooo Trico might be THE source of 18 inch refills......maybe.....

[stuta]

I'm glad I stumbled upon this thread , as I just purchased a 67 Ventura hardtop. I'd like to pick up some blades for her too.
Thanks for the suggestions

[Ben M.]

Originally Posted by scottydl

I found these Trico 18" refills at Classic Industries... no photo and only 70's models are listed, but it seems like they would be the correct item?

I used those in my '67 years ago, they worked just fine.

The biggest problem you'll find is the tension on the blades themselves is going bad after 50+ years. The "springiness" if you will. This means they don't wipe clean as well as they did when new.