Tighten those mirrors
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2nd Gear
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Tighten those mirrors
I have a 1971 with new mirrors from Ecklers. Nice Mirrors. But they are not tight enough to stay in place when driving down the road at speed. Anyone know how to tighten the mirrors so they wont move in the wind ?
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Enterprise Ut
You may not want to do this on new mirrors, but this is what I did on my old ones. roll the mirror down all the way and put one drop of super glue on the pivot ball, it spreads quite thin and when it dries you roll the mirror back up it binds it in place. like I say my mirrors were junk so I had nothing to loose. now they stay in place until I move them!! good luck
Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Alta Loma CA
Bad mirrors
I had the same issue when I added a right side mirror to my 73. It came from J & D Corvette. They had to exchange it twice until they got one that would not flop.
Bottom line, send them back, they are defective and Ecklers should stand behind them.
Bottom line, send them back, they are defective and Ecklers should stand behind them.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Shoreline WA
My driver door skin mount stays where I put it, but the windshield rear view mirror droops ocassionally.
To date, I've only had to use a screwdriver to "snug up" these items.
It shouldn't be an issue, I agree, but easy enough to deal with.
To date, I've only had to use a screwdriver to "snug up" these items.
It shouldn't be an issue, I agree, but easy enough to deal with.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Algonac Michigan
If these are only the chrome mirrors you are talking about....For new ones send them back Or if you like you can repair them without damage.
I know you have to let them set in a solvent to loosen the glass from the mirror. Acetone I think. After the glass is separated you simply compress the metal on to the stud with a punch and hammer. Install glass with a good adhesive and you are done!
I know you have to let them set in a solvent to loosen the glass from the mirror. Acetone I think. After the glass is separated you simply compress the metal on to the stud with a punch and hammer. Install glass with a good adhesive and you are done!
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Pittsfield, Ohio
If these are only the chrome mirrors you are talking about....For new ones send them back Or if you like you can repair them without damage.
I know you have to let them set in a solvent to loosen the glass from the mirror. Acetone I think. After the glass is separated you simply compress the metal on to the stud with a punch and hammer. Install glass with a good adhesive and you are done!
I know you have to let them set in a solvent to loosen the glass from the mirror. Acetone I think. After the glass is separated you simply compress the metal on to the stud with a punch and hammer. Install glass with a good adhesive and you are done!
