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Old 03-22-2011, 01:02 AM
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I like the hood. Can you snap a pic of when its hitting?
 
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Old 03-22-2011, 02:45 AM
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Yeah i really like the hood too, plus if i can sort the wipers out i will get it painted to match the rest of the car.
Will sort out the pics of them hitting tonight
 
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Old 03-22-2011, 09:30 AM
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I can see from the pics that the wipers are the new style that everyone sells with a pretty tall connector that attaches to the stock arm. Those are definitely taller than stock, but not sure if you can get the all metal stock type anywhere there. If you can the attachment piec es being metal aren't as tall as the plastic attachment pieces. I've still got the metal ones, but I always buy wiper inserts and not the complete blade.
If you can find a place in the US that ships to you they do have original stainless steel blades that should clear.
Search results for: 'wiper blades' - Rick's Camaro Parts
 
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Old 03-23-2011, 01:39 PM
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hitting pic 1
 
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Old 03-23-2011, 01:45 PM
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Hi,

Just uploaded 3 more pictures of the wipers trying to operate, but hitting the hood. Please let me know what you think. I think i may have to modify the hood, as i dont think any wipers would be able to clear it.

Thanks from Luke
 
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I don't think you could modify the hood to make it clear the wipers and not have the hood be out of alignment with the fenders. That type of blade is much taller than stock, so you need stock blades to get low enough.
 
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Old 03-23-2011, 11:35 PM
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I would do my best to find a stock set of wipers if I were you. Then just replace the blades. I have read about this a few times. I knew that was your problem, it happens with the stock hood too.
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 01:22 PM
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made afew phone calls today, but not hered anything back yet. If they cant get them, i will call Rick's. I'm on his mailing list so they should send to the uk.
Fingers crossed this will sort the problem out, if not the wipers will look good anyway.

Thanks for all your help
 
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