Wiper knobs - what's the difference?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Johns Creek GA
Wiper ***** - what's the difference?
So as some of you may recall, I damaged my windshield wiper **** in my 1980 F-150 while taking my dash bezel out. Like all the other switches, *****, and levers in the truck it was already looking ratty, so I wouldn't mind getting a new one.
However, LMC (haven't checked elsewhere) wants $49.95 for a new one. Looking at their catalog (clicky), though, I see that the same **** for the 85-86 trucks is only $9.95. So...what's the difference? Anyone know?
However, LMC (haven't checked elsewhere) wants $49.95 for a new one. Looking at their catalog (clicky), though, I see that the same **** for the 85-86 trucks is only $9.95. So...what's the difference? Anyone know?
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Laughing Gas
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That's it? They're BLACK? So if I trust Galendor's math, I'm paying an extra $40 for shiny paint? Do they attach with the same clip the older ***** do?
I'm thinking I can buy the $10 ****, spend $5 on a can of shiny spray paint, and come out $35 ahead of the game.
I'm thinking I can buy the $10 ****, spend $5 on a can of shiny spray paint, and come out $35 ahead of the game.
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If you go that route, let me know how it works out. I'd like to replace my *****, but that price put me off also when I looked at them last year.
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That's the difference in them yeah... Chrome plated VS. Black plastic. That's the only difference.
You are paying an extra $40 dollars for the chrome plating. It's not spray painted.
You can get these a lot cheaper at the wreckers.
You are paying an extra $40 dollars for the chrome plating. It's not spray painted.
You can get these a lot cheaper at the wreckers.
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I'm pretty sure somebody could send you a wiper **** for Free.99, much cheaper than that can of spray paint.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Yeah, I'd go for the black ones and save the money.
One problem I have with LMC Truck though: everything I have ever bought from them is made in China or thereabouts. Everything. I appreciate that they are a source of hard to find parts, but a part of me doesn't like putting chinese parts on my truck.
One problem I have with LMC Truck though: everything I have ever bought from them is made in China or thereabouts. Everything. I appreciate that they are a source of hard to find parts, but a part of me doesn't like putting chinese parts on my truck.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Well Gary I appreciate it anyways! I've found I can't rep you or anyone I want to anymore...
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Laughing Gas
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But if you're pretty sure they both use that clip for attachment, I'll probably go with it...because I have never, not once, been able to go to a junkyard and get whatever I was looking for in one trip. I know people here swear by them, but for me they're cursed.
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Good to know. So Galendor, where can we get replacement parts of good quality that are made in the United States?
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Originally Posted by Galendor
One problem I have with LMC Truck though: everything I have ever bought from them is made in China or thereabouts. Everything. I appreciate that they are a source of hard to find parts, but a part of me doesn't like putting chinese parts on my truck.
Originally Posted by Yaga1973
Good to know. So Galendor, where can we get replacement parts of good quality that are made in the United States?
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For USA made parts, old stock Motorcraft or used junkyard seem to be good sources. We are oft forced into a vampiric existence, parasitising used parts from broken hulks left in ruin. I suspect that those of us with even older model trucks know this cruel reality very well...