Question of the Day

[65 Dartman]

I have a bunch of early A wiper arms with the 13 in blades. Some of the arms and blades are shiny.; some are satin. Question of the day is when was the change from shiny to satin or was it dependent on the assembly plant or dependent on the model (high end vehicles got the shiny ones and low end got the satin ones) or some either reason?

 

[tom999w]

Can you clarify what years you mean by "early"?

 

[MidnightSwinger]

Can you clarify what years you mean by "early"?

This is the early A forum. 1960-66

 

[Murray]

Satin finish started in 1968 as an anti-glare feature. This also included satin finish ( not glossy) on interior dash and trim.

 

[WV64Signet]

My 64 arms are shiny chrome

 

[65 Dartman]

And let me clarify my post - these wiper arms would only fit 65 or 66 with this mounting

Fitting this wiper

And not the 64/earlier

 

[Professor Fate]

My '66 Dart 270 has shiny chrome- although I realize after 60 years, that may not mean much.

 

[413]

Satin finish wipers started for the 1967 model year.

NHTSA new law came in with mandatory items, seat belts, dash pad, reverse lamps, collapsing steering column. Non glare dash and column.

 

[70dart340]

And don't forget the dual circuit master cylinder....

 

[RedFish]

And free return slot on throttle pressure linkage mounted on the engine instead of firewall was along there too.

 

[65 Dartman]

So did the 65/66 A’s all have the shiny wiper arms? The satin ones I have are identical to the shiny one but in satin finish. Were they late 66s or aftermarket to retro fit to earlier wipers?

 

[motorpirate]

my '66 Cuda had satin wiper arms from new.

 

[65 Dartman]

my '66 Cuda had satin wiper arms from new.

Thanks! Was your 66 an early or late build? Just wondering