Estreet Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Hey all! How do I remove the windshield wipers on a 1965 Riviera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Windshield removal tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estreet Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 I have been using this one all day! they both refuse to come off. could they be rusted on? if so whats my next best option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estreet Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 hahahah...... i have been doing that a lot! .....i will give it anther shot tomorrow...... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 give them a rap with a rubber mallet then use the tool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Try buying some aerosol penetrating lubricant with a straw nozzle and spray up under the wiper arms and let it soak overnight.... The splines on the wiper arms are stuck due to corrosion. If you keep soaking them down they should free up eventually. Also the rubber mallet is a good idea. In my shop I've had wiper arms on fairly late model cars be frozen on the shafts and take hours and hours of fighting them to get them off. They always come off eventually but you may feel like you went ten rounds with Mohammed Ali before you are done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estreet Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Thank you gentlemen! I have the mallet and the penetrant ready for round 3 tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 om Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 nice touch there, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 14 hours ago, Estreet said: Hey all! How do I remove the windshield wipers on a 1965 Riviera? Estreet, I use a small square of "one by" as a fulcrum point to distribute the load and protect the paint and a 3 foot angled prybar...they come off. Shocking the wiper on the splines with a rubber mallet is a good idea....warming up the base of the wiper arm with a heat gun is also a good idea, just protect the paint, Tom Mooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 8/7/2021 at 8:37 AM, 1965rivgs said: warming up the base of the wiper arm with a heat gun is also a good idea, just protect the paint, Tom, would induction heat be too much heat? I suppose you can back off the induction coil before the metal is destroyed? Turbinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 3:30 AM, Turbinator said: Tom, would induction heat be too much heat? I suppose you can back off the induction coil before the metal is destroyed? Turbinator Hi Bob, I have never used the tool you are referring to although I know of it but I cant offer any advice. I would recommend an electric heat gun which is much forgiving than other methods but only if basic mechanical methods dont work. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 rap with a rubber mallet then I use a tool similar to this: New windscreen wiper arm removal pliers, free postage | eBay works every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 22 hours ago, 1965rivgs said: only if basic mechanical methods dont work. Tom, I’ll get it off no doubt…… I have a heavy hand and I thought some induction heat might possibly be another way. I’ll try the suggested ways first. Thank you for the heads up. Turbinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 21 hours ago, gungeey said: works every time Gungeey, that is what I need. Lisle sells a wiper arm remover but looks pretty simple. Ive got rubber mallet. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Bob, Don't need any more tools. I'll give you a call & run you through it. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 19 hours ago, telriv said: I'll give you a call & run you through it. Tommy, still struggling with the door panel. I think I need a second pair of hands. This pneumonia is kicking my ass. Turbinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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