Windshield wiper arm question

Peter Coomaraswamy

Peter Coomaraswamy

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So, I'm almost done putting my car back together and my wiper arms are pretty trashed. The car in question is a 1974, however I have 1972 bumpers on her so what is the proper color or finish to have on the wiper arms. I know someone out there knows the answer and I'm hoping they speak up.
 
So, all my buffing may have been for naught- Since I'm creating a bit of a modified chariot which finish of the two do you think I should choose? Thanks- and Chris, I knew you would have the answer
 

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Your subliminal efforts are no longer subliminal. :D

I would go with one of each. Other than that, I much prefer the silver wipers. 1973 was basically the last year that you saw silver wipers on a BMW. It is worth embracing. :)
 
Peter Coomaraswamy said:
So, all my buffing may have been for naught- Since I'm creating a bit of a modified chariot which finish of the two do you think I should choose? Thanks- and Chris, I knew you would have the answer
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To me the color of the body would have some affect on my choice for wipers. Mine are black but probably should be satin or chrome to go with the dark blue Avus paint and chrome (plastic) grills. LOL.
 
i much prefer the satin or chrome (silver) wiper arms / blade holders. it just seems more period correct ... of course, i generally prefer the chrome fender + hood grilles on any color. i have a '71 so i may be jaded on this subject since that is correct for my car.
 
A related question. Did all the years have the little wind deflector on the driver's side wiper arm? My '74 has black arms, but no deflectors. I suspect they're not original, but thought I would ask.
 
Dohn said:
A related question. Did all the years have the little wind deflector on the driver's side wiper arm? My '74 has black arms, but no deflectors. I suspect they're not original, but thought I would ask.
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Yes, driver side has the deflector on the CS (Shepherds Crook end) & 2002 (Bayonet end)
 
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