Side view mirror droops down when driving. It is the original mirror on my 63 swc.

 

A spot or two of super glue in the ball joint, work the mirror around in a couple of circles, then adjust to your liking. Easy fix that lasts a while without taking the mirror apart to get at internals.

John

 

If you want to really get into the repair so it does not droop, Dave Z. wrote a great article a while back on how to do the repair. I have attached Dave's how to for your perusal.

Enjoy and good luck with it. C.J.

 

I used a little blue Loc-Tite. Just a few drops into the ball & socket, adjust it to where you want it. Mine hasn't moved in six years since I did it.

 

That repair is on a repo mirror. Might not be so hot on an original. I think the Loctite method might be better.

 

Another vote for blue Loctite. I've used it on many mirror ball joints for years. Should not need to be said, but be careful to not drip it onto the paint.

Live well,

SJW

 

I used a few drops of the gorilla glue product on mine, moved it around into the joint and now tight enough and movable to adjust. It worked for me.

 

Have any of you guys added a mirror to the right side?

 

I added one to my 64

 

I added this to my passenger side

https://www.morrisclassic.com/collec...-mirror-single

 

I learned to drive without any outside mirrors. The govt decided I should drive
with a driver outside mirror. Now the govt mandates pass side mirrors. I got so
use to the pass mirror I stuck one on without govt approvel.
I dont mind drilling holes in my 66.

 

The only lasting fix is in post #3. The others are just bandaids.

 

I have the same exact problem and sooner or later was going to have to ask the same questions. Glad someone beat me to the punch.

 

Many of the new cars have a buzzer system that warns you to stay in your lane if you try to encroach in the path of another car. Would be nice if we could adapt that system in our car.

 

I added one to my ‘64

 

this is mine... I love it. Good to have a passenger side rear view. A safety upgrade

 

My '63 wears one, too.



Live well,

SJW

 

Apply pinetar to the ball joint..

 

That sounds interesting, does it work and does it last?

 

Is this typically the reason why they become loose? If the broken peened over rivet is the cause then the Locktite method wouldn't work as the whole assembly would still be moving. I'm thinking that they could also become loose from the ware of years of adjusting. In that case the Locktite method is a good method.
An old timer I know took a snap punch and made marks all around the pivot ball. Turning the mirror to the extreme so the marks didn't show when it was tilted back into it's regular position. That method also worked well.