Removal of incorrect wiper arms from '64

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

There is usually a small lever under the arm where it fastens to the shaft. If 
the lever is there, you may be able to pull straight up on the arm while 
pressing the lever (I think sideways). The arm should lift off.

Paul

In a message dated 8/1/2004 10:25:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "jsadowski" 
<jsadowski@xxxxxxx> writes:

>I'd start by spraying WD-40 or similar around the mounts.Then, try lifting the 
>arm up away from the glass a bit so it is about level with the mount point. 
>While holding level, try to lift it from the mount.
>John
> �----- Original Message -----
> �From: Dave Grove
> �To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> �Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 6:33 PM
> �Subject: Re: IML: Removal of incorrect wiper arms from '64
>
>
> �Ed, - I do not think that tool is still available. �I have been trying to
> �find one for a long time. �There are many "wiper tools" on the market, - but
> �none of them really work, - not like that one anyway. �Very simple, and
> �always worked, - and no chance of damage to the car's finish. �The stuff you
> �can get now is akward to use, and some of them will even mar the paint if
> �you are not really careful.
> �Most of them won't even "hold" the arm, - so it lands on your hood when it
> �"pops" off.
>
> �Give me the old stuff........
>
> �Regards,
> �DaveG.
> �----- Original Message -----
> �From: "Edward Trenn" <imperial64@xxxxxxx>
> �To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> �Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 9:17 PM
> �Subject: IML: Removal of incorrect wiper arms from '64
>
>
> �> Folks,
> �> I have an incorrect set of wiper arms on my '64; they are supposed to
> �> screw in with a chrome bolt, but instead are similar to '66 and later
> �> which have a solid piece with NO bolt. How do I remove the arm? The '66
> �> service manual shows a special tool that looks a bit like a wrench. Is
> �> that tool still available?
> �>
> �> I'm assuming that they were stuck onto the original posts, but any any
> �> advice is appreciated.
> �>
> �> Thanks!
> �>
> �> Ed Trenn
> �> '64 Crown Coupe
> �> '64 Crown convertible
> �>
> �>
> �>
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