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rayline · 11-23-2009, 02:59 PM

I have a 1997 Camaro and I need to find replacement wiper blades. I have tried 3 different brands before going to the dealer and finding out that this year Camaro uses a special size and is discontinued. Instead of the wiper arm going down into a 90 degree U turn it goes up unlike most models. It did not have the wipers at all when I bought it. Does anyone know where I can purchase wipers or use another type?

Mr_Draco · 11-23-2009, 05:17 PM

The only place I found them is parts.com (here's a link to the wipers http://www.parts.com/oemcatalog/inde...layCatalogid=0), you have to buy all the parts separate though as no one has the complete assembly.

rayline · 11-24-2009, 12:56 AM

Appreciate the reply. Everything is there except the wiper blades. I need the correct wiper blades to replace the ones that are missing. The rubber and the rack assembly that holds the rubber that is usually bought at your local Auto Parts Store once a year. I went to the link that was given but all that was there was the wiper arm and wiper assembly. I need the correct rubber blade themselves. Does anyone else have this problems with the 97 Camaros?

fbodyrs96 · 11-24-2009, 01:26 AM

it's all 93-97 camaro, not just 97

Ant32894 · 11-24-2009, 09:43 AM

Autozone like I did for my 95? They are wipers nothing wrong with them. But with my windshield I had to cut a little bit of the plastic off of the wiper so it was all be down on the windshield instead of the middle popping up a little.

Mr_Draco · 11-24-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rayline

Appreciate the reply. Everything is there except the wiper blades. I need the correct wiper blades to replace the ones that are missing. The rubber and the rack assembly that holds the rubber that is usually bought at your local Auto Parts Store once a year. I went to the link that was given but all that was there was the wiper arm and wiper assembly. I need the correct rubber blade themselves. Does anyone else have this problems with the 97 Camaros?

Oh so you're just needing the rubber?

I bought mine a few months ago in Wal-Mart. The arms found in stores won't fit the Camaro due to their design but I took the rubber out and put it in the arm with no problems. The Camaro uses a standard length but I forgot how long it is.

Ant32894 · 11-24-2009, 10:57 AM

I think 24" . I belive thats what I have on mine.

rayline · 12-19-2009, 06:08 PM

OK-I found them. I went to Michael Chevrolet in Fresno (where I live) and the guys there found the correct size. AC Delco 8-2249R 24inch performance blades. The track that holds the rubber fits right into the arms. The drivers side cleans up perfect. The passenger side really well but leaves a tiny line. Maybe it will wear in. Thanks everyone!

Revo1 · 12-19-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

it's all 93-97 camaro, not just 97

fbodyrs96 · 12-20-2009, 01:19 AM

you can also get the arms off of a 98-02 and use what every wipers you want..

Bismarck318 · 01-09-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

you can also get the arms off of a 98-02 and use what every wipers you want..

Never knew this, I took mine off & painted them (black paint) came off, the curvature of the whinshield is just too severe for any aftermarkets I had found.

I had went with refills, but again, these have become non existant, they force you into buying the blade now.

11-23-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
rayline rayline Drives: 1997 CamaroZ28 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3	Wipers I have a 1997 Camaro and I need to find replacement wiper blades. I have tried 3 different brands before going to the dealer and finding out that this year Camaro uses a special size and is discontinued. Instead of the wiper arm going down into a 90 degree U turn it goes up unlike most models. It did not have the wipers at all when I bought it. Does anyone know where I can purchase wipers or use another type?

11-24-2009, 12:56 AM	#3
rayline rayline Drives: 1997 CamaroZ28 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3	Wipers Appreciate the reply. Everything is there except the wiper blades. I need the correct wiper blades to replace the ones that are missing. The rubber and the rack assembly that holds the rubber that is usually bought at your local Auto Parts Store once a year. I went to the link that was given but all that was there was the wiper arm and wiper assembly. I need the correct rubber blade themselves. Does anyone else have this problems with the 97 Camaros?

11-24-2009, 01:26 AM	#4
fbodyrs96 Drives: 1996 Camaro RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 370	it's all 93-97 camaro, not just 97 __________________ Borla_PRO_XS_Sound_Clip Cammed Open Headers Kris

11-24-2009, 09:43 AM	#5
Ant32894 Youjellybra? Drives: 95 3.4l V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shirley, NY Posts: 875	Autozone like I did for my 95? They are wipers nothing wrong with them. But with my windshield I had to cut a little bit of the plastic off of the wiper so it was all be down on the windshield instead of the middle popping up a little. __________________ Animated Gif not allowed

11-24-2009, 10:57 AM	#7
Ant32894 Youjellybra? Drives: 95 3.4l V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shirley, NY Posts: 875	I think 24" . I belive thats what I have on mine. __________________ Animated Gif not allowed

11-23-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,359	The only place I found them is parts.com (here's a link to the wipers http://www.parts.com/oemcatalog/inde...layCatalogid=0), you have to buy all the parts separate though as no one has the complete assembly.

12-19-2009, 06:08 PM	#8
rayline rayline Drives: 1997 CamaroZ28 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3	OK-I found them. I went to Michael Chevrolet in Fresno (where I live) and the guys there found the correct size. AC Delco 8-2249R 24inch performance blades. The track that holds the rubber fits right into the arms. The drivers side cleans up perfect. The passenger side really well but leaves a tiny line. Maybe it will wear in. Thanks everyone!

12-20-2009, 01:19 AM	#10
fbodyrs96 Drives: 1996 Camaro RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 370	you can also get the arms off of a 98-02 and use what every wipers you want.. __________________ Borla_PRO_XS_Sound_Clip Cammed Open Headers Kris

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