Outside mirror flaps in the wind...
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Hopefully this is not a big problem with aftermarket mirrors. I bought a set and put on mine when I got it repainted and they have been on for over a year. No movement yet and I have made a few sustained runs of 80+MPH and they held. But, they are still on the new side.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orange Park Florida
In fact there is no reliable fix for the problem....and they allways get batter around in parking lots, meaning more wear on the ball joint, frankly they are a **** poor design, a carryover from bygone daze....
the later shark design is much superior, as is the placement further forward to actually have a chance to do their job as intended....another story...I have small bubble stick on mirrors on most of my car/trucks....like trucks use...
GENE
the later shark design is much superior, as is the placement further forward to actually have a chance to do their job as intended....another story...I have small bubble stick on mirrors on most of my car/trucks....like trucks use...
GENE
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
I have a 79 & 66 coupe and replaced the mirrors on both & found both after market mirrors to be loose. Here's my fix. I put a drop of superglue on the ball then got in the car and held it in the position I needed to see until the glue dried. Only works if your the only driver.
But you can break the glue bond easily so its not permanent.
But you can break the glue bond easily so its not permanent.
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Originally Posted by shafrs3
My reproduction outside mirror’s ball & socket is too loose and looses its adjustment at highway speeds. Anyone go a clever tip that would fix this?
this is the first time in 2 days I'm able to respond.....please see my " still can't respond " thread for mirror repair solution. 
Pro
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Philadelphia PA
Yep. I resorted to a drop of superglue as well.
Originally Posted by Jims79
I have a 79 & 66 coupe and replaced the mirrors on both & found both after market mirrors to be loose. Here's my fix. I put a drop of superglue on the ball then got in the car and held it in the position I needed to see until the glue dried. Only works if your the only driver.
But you can break the glue bond easily so its not permanent.
But you can break the glue bond easily so its not permanent.