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I am looking for new correct wiper blades for my 1950 Packard Deluxe 8. I need a source and part number. I have already tried a couple of places and ended up with the wrong blade. Problem is where the blade connects to the arm, it is not compatable and will not work.

Your help is much appreciated.
Mike

Have you tried Max or Kanter? They both advertise having blades for 48-50 models. Expensive compared to aftermarkets though so I would hope it is the correct item. The ones Max provided for my 47 were a perfect match to the arm.

I don't know how the 50 attachments compare to 54 but there is a listing in the xref body section for a 54 replacement blade.

My lo al marine parts and supply. Same as boat wind screen arm attachment. Chrome blade. Then again i an on an island in the atlantic . This isnt Kansas... Lol

take a picture of your wipe arm

1948 to 1954 Packards all used the same style of wiper arm to wiper blade connection which was referred to by Trico as a wrist action type.

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Here is the Trico recommendation for a 1950 Packard Deluxe 8:

Trico Classic

Looks like it would require an adapter between the wiper blade and the end of the wiper arm.

Here is the Trico 33-122 blade from the xref another poster said works functionally for 54 but not being chrome is maybe an issue for you.

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I have been working for 1 1/2 hours to get a picture uploaded and it won't go. I will e.mail bigkev the pic. Typical for me , a small question turns into an all day problem.
Mike

Other than Ficken Wiper Service who has some blades but doesn't really specialize in blades, here's my first "go-to" guy for blades. He's an especially good source for the original RB-12 blades used on my 56 Caribbean. These particular blades are also used on a lot of Corvettes and thus are usually in tight supply, his current RB-12 blades are currently original metalwork with new rubber blades. Give him a try and let us know how you make out.

Bob Crane
309 Stoughton Ave.
Cranford, NJ 07016

908-272-7596