original wiper blades

[kirk]

Looking for original 03 wiper blades. Anybody still have their take-offs?

[ImpalaSlayer]

you really have the first mm?

[Marauderman]

I think I still have mine laying around -took them off soon after I got her home--put them in a drawer somewhere in the garage---why I don't know---I'll look in the garage and let you know this wekend.........

[Paul T. Casey]

Looking for original 03 wiper blades. Anybody still have their take-offs?


Me too. They are the coolest!! (as long as it don't rain). I had some aftermarkets that were close, I'll get you a brand and number.

[kirk]

you really have the first mm?

Yes. I have a signed e-mail and an official plaque, both given to me by Steve Babcock.

[kirk]

I think I still have mine laying around -took them off soon after I got her home--put them in a drawer somewhere in the garage---why I don't know---I'll look in the garage and let you know this wekend.........

Thanks. Let me know and we'll talk $.

[Marauderman]

Thanks. Let me know and we'll talk $.

Yep! Found them--all nice and small---just like new---

[ImpalaSlayer]

what is so different about the originals?

[finster101]

what is so different about the originals?
They Sucked! Ford called them "a failed product design". I understand wanting them for keeping it factory though.

[Shora]

They Sucked! Ford called them "a failed product design". I understand wanting them for keeping it factory though.


Mine worked fine for the first 3 yrs. If they were still made I would have replaced with OEM.

[gdmjoe]

Shora - Mine worked fine for the first 3 yrs. If they were still made I would have replaced with OEM.
Ditto.

*Still have the originals on the vehicle.

[RedMerc04]

They Sucked! Ford called them "a failed product design". I understand wanting them for keeping it factory though.
+2, Mine didnt glide across the glass they skipped... Replaced with Bosch Icons which are 100% better

[Mike M]

I loved the original wipers, they worked great. Martyo was nice enough to send me his when mine went bad 3 years later.
I would love to get another set of originals.

[kirk]

Yep! Found them--all nice and small---just like new---

I sent you a PM.

[Ken]

Ditto.

*Still have the originals on the vehicle.Ditto

Ken

[Chatam/Marauder]

Does anyone have a pic of what the "original" ones look like, or maybe some clues/hint to look for?

[NRAUD]

Does anyone have a pic of what the "original" ones look like, or maybe some clues/hint to look for?

Often refered to as Beam Blade wipers, Trico has a replacement similar to the original called Innovision. The big (ugly) difference is that the mounting for the wiper arm is much larger. Trico has a newer design, as do other wiper companies, that are considered beam blade in design, with a vertical rib added along the length of the blade, like the Neoform.

[J D]

Interesting, I think I have some icons on mine, they're huge and ugly IMHO. But since I rarely and probably will never drive my MM in really bad weather I should probably try and find some OEM ones too while I can. If Kirk gets his, someone pm me with an offer on thiers.