passenger side mirror
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From: Hobart Ind, near chicago
Passenger Side Mirror
recently bought a new pass side mirror for my 76 after all these years of doing without. i decided i can't do without one anymore. can anyone tell what i have to look forward to? i recently had the panel off to check window adjustment, wish i had looked at it then.
Last edited by troy1m; Dec 9, 2005 at 03:13 PM.
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I haven't found any tech help on this written down yet myself. Planning to take the doors apart his weekend getting ready for paint. Drop me an email and we can share the process(pain). I'll be making the holes next weekend probably for the new mrror.
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With your passengers side mirror you should have gotten a template that shows the layout for your mirror. You will need to drill 2 holes in your passengers side door. There are 2 well nuts that go into the holes. Attach the base to the well nuts with the screws and then attach the mirror to the base.
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Originally Posted by Eddie 70
With your passengers side mirror you should have gotten a template that shows the layout for your mirror. You will need to drill 2 holes in your passengers side door. There are 2 well nuts that go into the holes. Attach the base to the well nuts with the screws and then attach the mirror to the base.
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i didn't get any screws, just a mounting plate and rubber gasket. i can make a template for location, using drivers side, but i was hoping to put a metal plate inside for screws, but don't know what's may be inside. thanks for answering me.
Last edited by troy1m; Dec 10, 2005 at 11:33 AM.
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Originally Posted by troy1m
i didn't get any screws, just a mounting plate and rubber gasket. i can make a template for location, using drivers side, but i was hoping to put a metal plate inside for screws, but don't know what's may be inside. thanks for answering me.
Simply locate/replicate the placement of the drivers side mirror on the passenger door. (mirror the mounting location)
Place the plastic mounting gasket on the door and mark your holes. (this is available from most vette suppliers for about $3.)
Drill out hole marks on your door (the scary part).
Place the mounting gasket on the door and push the well nuts through the gasket and into the door. (well nuts are available at lowes/home depot and most vette suppliers)
Place your mounting bracket over the well nut screw holes and screw it down until very tight (the screws draw up the well nuts against the inside of the door and keeps the mirror from rocking).
Set the mirror down on top of the bracket and tighten up the chrome sex socket screw with a hex wrench.
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by Hammerhead Fred
Set the mirror down on top of the bracket and tighten up the chrome sex socket screw with a hex wrench.
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Originally Posted by troy1m
recently bought a new pass side mirror for my 76 after all these years of doing without. i decided i can't do without one anymore. can anyone tell what i have to look forward to? i recently had the panel off to check window adjustment, wish i had looked at it then.
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From: Hobart Ind, near chicago
Originally Posted by Sleper
Where did you buy?
Drifting
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Originally Posted by troy1m
i got them from a guy who bought them from ecklers a long time ago. (scared to drill i think) it's still in the original box, but no bolts or anchors.they came withit i'm sure, but lost. i'm not in a big hurry. "chicago area winter" so i'll just order them from ecklers.
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Before you order them, go to the local ACE hardware and get the aluminum versions. They are just like a drywall anchor but thinner. They worked perfectly on my '69.
I even tried the rubber ones first but they were pretty wobbley.
The metal ones are solid.
I even tried the rubber ones first but they were pretty wobbley.
The metal ones are solid.
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From: Hobart Ind, near chicago
Originally Posted by Corvette Engineering
Before you order them, go to the local ACE hardware and get the aluminum versions. They are just like a drywall anchor but thinner. They worked perfectly on my '69.
I even tried the rubber ones first but they were pretty wobbley.
The metal ones are solid.
I even tried the rubber ones first but they were pretty wobbley.
The metal ones are solid.
