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Dec 5, 2016 | 09:49 PM

CharlottetheF150

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Windshield wiper upgrade?

Is there a modification or alteration that can be made in order to modernize the windshield wiper attachments on my 1968 F100?

Dec 5, 2016 | 10:08 PM

HIO Silver

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Is there a modification or alteration that can be made in order to modernize the windshield wiper attachments on my 1968 F100?

Yes there is.. use the wipers arms from a 91-96 F-Series truck. Refer to tbear's link in the Tech Info Compilation. The arms need to be disassembled and shortened like two inches or so.

I did the mod to my '70 and can now buy low buck blades from Walmart since OEM-sized refills are hard to find in my area. ..and buying nice blades makes little sense for use over a couple of months until they are roasted by the CA sun.

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Dec 5, 2016 | 10:40 PM

CharlottetheF150

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Can you post me the link here? I can't find it.

Dec 5, 2016 | 10:58 PM

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You can run modern standard black blades on the factory arms. I do.

They have provisions for the spade type arms

Dec 6, 2016 | 12:16 AM

HIO Silver

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Personally, I prefer the post mount style.

Dec 6, 2016 | 01:38 AM

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Here's the link: Tbear's Modern Wiper Arm Mod Using 91-96 F150 Arms

Dec 6, 2016 | 10:19 PM

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You can also upgrade to intermittent wipers by swiping the switch and control box from a '78 or '79 truck. The swap is plug and play for those two years. You can also use a switch from up to '86, but the washer switch needs to be rewired.

Twist the **** to determine if it has intermittent wipers. It will act like a headlight switch. Remove the instrument panel, and the switch and control box are right there. Don't forget to wire in the ground when you install it in your dash. The **** will also stick out further than the original one. It can be shortened if it bothers you.