PapaSmurf Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 would wiper arms from a 240z fit on a 280z? I am having trouble finding new arms, the grooves in mine have been worn out and I'm nervous about buying used arms because they could be worn as well. I found a set for a 240 that is new though and was hoping I could buy and use them. Also the stubs that you fit the arms into have grooves is there a place to buy new ones if ever they wore out? I truely hate the whole windshield wiper system on this car, it's the only part of it that was poorly designed. On another note I just bought me a set of tokico illuminas and springs AND a rear disc conversion kit that includes the calipers and drilled/slotted rotors, I've got some fun installations ahead of me wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 anyone have a solution? I need new wiper arms or I need to make these ones work somehow with the splines all stripped down. Any creative ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mileski Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Go to an auto parts store and have them look up the part numbers for both years. If they're the same, you're in business. Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 cant find anyone who carries the arms, they've got plenty o blades but no arms.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I've got one of each in my garage right now. I'll try to check that out over the weekend. I know that late 280 wipers will fit an early 280. The previous owner of my 280 preferred the black arms to the polished that originally came on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 According to my Motorsport catalog 70 - 78 are all the same. 77, and 78 wiper arms are black, all others are chrome.( sorry stainless steel ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Get a set of salvage arms and just try them - or - if there is a return policy - buy the new 240 ones and try them. If they don't fit - take them back. You could already have this resolved - weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Sorry I missed this post. There is a difference in the arms. How the wiper blade holder attaches to the arm itself is the difference. I do believe that changed in '72 (not positive). There is also a difference from left to right. The blade angle is slightly different horizontally (they are labeled). They are not chrome plated, they are stainless steel just like all the other trim pieces around the windows, drip rails and side marker lights (excluding the mounting point on the wiper arm which appears to be aluminum). I polished a set of wiper blade arms to a mirror finish and it took alot of time, but turned out great looking. I considered polishing all the trim aswell, but got it powdercoated instead. Edit: as for mounting and function, they are the same. You just have to keep the wiper blade holders with their corresponding arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.