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    Member #226 R Gruppe Life Member #147
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    SWF Wiper blades

    I've had these for decades, and am finishing a special project that deserves these. What do you all think the value of these blades? They do have the SWF stamping on the blade frames. They would only be good for show. Gordon
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    Early 911S Registry # 237 NeunElf's Avatar
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    A couple LitMeets ago I found a set of silver-colored NOS wiper blades for $ 100 or so (I didn't buy them--many LitMeets before I got a set for a lot less). The black ones probably aren't so rare, but a couple years have passed.
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    if they are 13" for 911's they are getting hard to find - if you have a concours car without them then as a Judge I would deduct big points (but they don't because Shiny above all else) I think 3 figures now is fair - they should be desired
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    I can buy them at the local parts store. SWF is still in business (?).

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    Early 911S Registry # 237 NeunElf's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeK View Post
    I can buy them at the local parts store. SWF is still in business (?).
    I'm not sure how old the ones in the picture are. The NOS silver-colored wiper blades for short wheelbase cars have all metal latches to hold them to the wiper arm. They look a bit different from the ones you can buy today--some years ago I was happy to pay $ 25 or so for authenticity.
    Jim Alton
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    1958 Porsche 356A cabriolet

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    OK. Does not seem immediately obvious.
    It must also be said that the swf wipers (today) are leagues better than the Bosch or anything else, for those who regularly drive in the rain.

    And, yours are not significantly more expensive then the new ones I can get. Win-win.

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