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Feb 18, 2026 | 01:31 PM

Old Vet

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Side view mirror

What’s the process or trick to removing the drivers side view mirror from a 1962?

I need to remove the mirror to repair small dent in back of housing….

Feb 18, 2026 | 02:14 PM

Jam421

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On my '64 there's a lockscrew ( I believe an allen?) near the base that allows the main mirror housing to be removed.
Mine are aftermarket though.

Feb 18, 2026 | 03:56 PM

dryak

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Here’s a shot of my ‘62.
There is a screw/bolt in the base.

Feb 18, 2026 | 05:14 PM

Old Vet

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Maybe I didn’t explain very well

im wanting to remove the “mirror” from the drivers side view mirror.

i already Have the mirror off the car….

Feb 18, 2026 | 05:47 PM

DZVette

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If it has a snap ring holding in the glass, see the attached PDF for some tips.
Dave Z

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Mid-year exterior mirror repair DZ.pdf (423.6 KB, 68 views)

Feb 18, 2026 | 07:08 PM

Old Vet

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Thanks for the info but unfortunately, my mirror does not have a snap ring holding it in. I believe it may be pressed. This is a 1962

Feb 18, 2026 | 07:31 PM

leif.anderson93

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Vet

Thanks for the info but unfortunately, my mirror does not have a snap ring holding it in. I believe it may be pressed. This is a 1962

Possibly not a factory stock mirror...replacement maybe??

Feb 21, 2026 | 12:12 PM

3310vette

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Side mirror

The back is press fit around the mirror. I tried to separate the 2 pieces on my 1960 and it was a disaster.

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Feb 24, 2026 | 01:05 PM

Red67John

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Hey Dave, what size screw did you use and what size hole did you drill.

thanks

Feb 25, 2026 | 03:43 PM

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DZVette

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From: Aggieland TX

John,
Unfortunately, I don't recall the size of the screw that I used to do that job.
I'm thinking it might have been a 4-40 as that's what I had on hand with the tap to go with it.
How large is the cross-sectional area of the top of the stud that was peened over?

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