Anticipating the start of the rainy season, I have found
away to get those hard to find wiper blades replaced from any local parts
place at minimal cost. Now I know that most Spridget enthusiasts don't
drive their roadsters in the rain, solving the former problem in a relatively
simple way. For those of us who do drive in the rain, this isa handy little
trick.
1.) Buy any pair of blades that is twenty (20) inches
or longer. I bought Trico 24 inch All Season blades on sale for $1.97.
2.) Remove your old blades carefully, try not to damage
the plastic lock tabs at the ends. Note you only have to remove one tab
per blade.
3.) Slide the rubber off of the metal bracket of your
old blade from the end you removed the lock tab.
4.) Take a new blade and break or cut it at one of the
ends. (It really doesn't matter which end.)
5.) Slide rubber off of the new blade and onto the backing
of the old blade, carefully. When the new rubber has been pulled entirely
through the old backing, cut the excess rubber. Two (2) Spridget wiper
blades can be done by one (1) 20- 24 inch blade. For cars like mine that
have three wipers, that extra blade will be needed for that final wiper.
6.) Put your new wiper blades on your vehicle and replace
the plastic locking tab.
7.) Celebrate! You have replaced your blades without
the hassel of ordering.
