Windshield Wiper Grill Screws

[Vette66AirCoupe]

On my '66, I'm trying to replace the incorrect screws (8) that attach my windshield wiper grills to the body. They are currently stainless steel screws of variuos lengths. I bought the correct set which are black and came with 8 U-nuts. I thought I'd just go out and replace them but I'm a little confused now. I hope someone can help me out. I didn't find any U-Nuts in the current configuration, just what looks like grommets that have been painted over. The screws were threaded into and through these grommets which hold very well. They don't seem to have much thickness to them, barely sticking over the top and bottom edges. It looks like I could just slide the U-Nuts right over top of them they would be completely hidden so there is no need to remove them. What do you guys think of that idea? Anybody ever see these little grommet like creatures before? Also, I think I can get by without removing my wiper arms (also incorrect but I'll deal with them later) but I don't know how to remove them. How do you do that? Thanks!

 

[67HEAVEN]

Vette66AirCoupe,

I'd just slide the u-nuts in there and screw them home.

As for removing the wiper arms, you can pick up a tool at most auto supply places for a few bucks. It simply hooks under the wiper arm at the shaft area while resting along the upper length of the arm. The tool is about 6-7" long.

It's hard to describe, but easy to do.

If no one posts a photo, I'll take some.

 

[JohnZ]

Here's the wiper removal/installation tool,

And here's how to use it - just squeeze the wiper arm up against the tool:

I've never seen the little inserts before, but I'd slide the U-nuts over them; judges look for two things here - the correct black phosphate screws, and unpainted black phosphate U-nuts.

 

[Vette66AirCoupe]

Thanks guys. As it turns out it was more difficult to get the U-Nuts on over those little inserts so I pulled them out. Turns out they are plastic wall anchors that were trimmed to length. Oh boy, where has this car been? (other than Pro Team :ugh ) I'm going to head out and get the wiper arm removal tool as I'm afraid all of the jockeying around is going to damage my paint.

I love this place!

 

[BarryK]

Terry

Don't go to the NAPA in Hockessin for the tool, they don't have it. They actually have one on order for me. If you can't find the tool elsewhere mine should be in in a few days and you are welcome to borrow it.

 

[JL66REDCPE]

Terry - The tool does not come with the tape as in John's picture however make sure you add it . Now if I may make a suggestion, Corvette Paramedics in Mt Holley NJ stocks all of LICS parts and Paragon and others. You can actually order parts from them using the LICS part numbers. I got my tool from them. They will mail it to you if you ask them thereby saving you some money. I have found them to be cheaper than LICS by a little as well. When you order parts make sure you tell them you need them to be correct for NCRS judging. That may make a difference as to what vendor the part comes from. I have been dealing with them for about 10 years now. You will find them very courteous. They are not a distributor for Dr Rebuild although I also order a lot of parts from his company as well. They also have excellent quality parts for NCRS - again you have to tell them that the parts you are ordering are for NCRS judging and like corvette paramedics they will always tell you if it is correct for judging or not.

 

[BarryK]

John
the info on Corvette Paramedics is good to know. I was curious about them but didn't know if they were a good place to deal with or not. I grew up one town over from Mt. Holly and still go up as Linda and I both have family there so I'll be sure to stop in and check them out next time I drive up.