68-72E inside rear view mirror?
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68-72E inside rear view mirror?
During my 1969 restoration I bought a repro inside RV mirror. Looks fine, grey outside, right size. I don't think this model is dated, so that wasn't an issue.
Now that it's in, its kinda loose. Doesn't seem to be the best built. Anyone buy a high-end repro and like it? There's no date, right?
Now that it's in, its kinda loose. Doesn't seem to be the best built. Anyone buy a high-end repro and like it? There's no date, right?
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Hi vb,
From your post I'm thinking that the arm that attaches the mirror back to the header bracket is loose. There is a retainer for the ball end of the arm that can be bent to put more tension on the arm.
Also, the hole in the arm that the mirrror itself attaches to had a bushing in it originally, is yours there?
I'm looking in the 71 AIM, UPC 1, Sheet E 11.
Regards,
Alan
From your post I'm thinking that the arm that attaches the mirror back to the header bracket is loose. There is a retainer for the ball end of the arm that can be bent to put more tension on the arm.
Also, the hole in the arm that the mirrror itself attaches to had a bushing in it originally, is yours there?
I'm looking in the 71 AIM, UPC 1, Sheet E 11.
Regards,
Alan
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You're correct, there is no date. I just replaced mine and had to replace the part that mounts to the header as one of the tabs was broken.
this is the part
Also the retainer that Alan mentioned can be adjusted to increase the tension.
Here's the AIM page
Here's the Paragon page with the parts
this is the part
Also the retainer that Alan mentioned can be adjusted to increase the tension.
Here's the AIM page
Here's the Paragon page with the parts
Last edited by JW3101; Sep 5, 2010 at 07:25 PM.
