[C2] 67 mirror vibration
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Racer
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67 mirror vibration
Does anybody else's rear view mirror vibrate, when I give it gas at highway speeds it starts vibrating, and I can't see anything but a blur. My side mirror is perfect. Ian
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Ian,
The only time I have had this happen was when the car itself had a vibration. Either the mirror is loose or, you have some sort of issue with the car which, can be a PITA to diagnose.
Going by what little info you've posted, it sounds as though it MAY be drivetrain related.
Gary
The only time I have had this happen was when the car itself had a vibration. Either the mirror is loose or, you have some sort of issue with the car which, can be a PITA to diagnose.
Going by what little info you've posted, it sounds as though it MAY be drivetrain related.
Gary
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To start, there's lots of info in the archives as, this is a very common issue. Just type in "Vibration" in the "search this forum" box.
Other than the drive train, another area that comes into play would/could be the tires, ei balancing, flat spots, out of round, etc.
Good luck. You may want to report back on what you find or, don't find.
Gary
Other than the drive train, another area that comes into play would/could be the tires, ei balancing, flat spots, out of round, etc.
Good luck. You may want to report back on what you find or, don't find.
Gary
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I have the exact same problem with my 63. Just returned from a 600 mi round trip. Windshield mirror vibrates at hi way speed but the side mirror is perfectly steady. Don't understand one vibrating and the other not. 
Melting Slicks
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Unless both mirrors are loose (as mentioned earlier) you and, the OP, MUST be feeling some sort of vibration elsewhere such as at the steering wheel, pedals, shifter (excluding 4th gear buzz) floor panels, etc.
The side mirror, unless loose, usually won't vibrate. The only time I have had my inside rear view mirror vibrate to the point that I couldn't see was due to (in my case) several different drive train issues.
Gary
The side mirror, unless loose, usually won't vibrate. The only time I have had my inside rear view mirror vibrate to the point that I couldn't see was due to (in my case) several different drive train issues.
Gary
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1967 also, count me in on the rearview mirror vibration. The rest of the car seems so smooth.
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Thanks guys. The outside mirror being bolted to the door does provides some isolation from the frame/ drivetrain. Car drove amazingly smooth on this recent long highway trip. I'll start with tire rotation and balance.
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Or............. snubber bushing, U joints, axle bearings, dampener, etc., etc., etc.!
As mentioned, vibrations can be a PITA to diagnose.
That's why I referenced using the "search this forum" app and type in "vibration".
Gary
As mentioned, vibrations can be a PITA to diagnose.
That's why I referenced using the "search this forum" app and type in "vibration".
Gary
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How long have you owned the car?? Has the interior rearview mirror always vibrated?? Do you have one of these installed??
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000370a
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000370a
Melting Slicks
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How long have you owned the car?? Has the interior rearview mirror always vibrated?? Do you have one of these installed??
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000370a
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000370a
Gary
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