Inside rear view mirror replacement.
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From: Bellevue IA
Inside rear view mirror replacement.
Anyone have a technique for removing and replacing the mirror/glass within the existing housing? I found one post where the guy just broke it with a hammer. I do have the replacement glass/mirror so saving the old glass isn't an issue.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by Keith88; Nov 18, 2013 at 03:33 PM.
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Unless you have a unique or rare factory mirror option, you will be better off just replacing it. The repo's are almost identical and the prices are very reasonable. When I considered the same approach (replacing only the mirror glass), I found that disassembling one is no small task. Easier to replace it....one screw.
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Unless you have a unique or rare factory mirror option, you will be better off just replacing it. The repo's are almost identical and the prices are very reasonable. When I considered the same approach (replacing only the mirror glass), I found that disassembling one is no small task. Easier to replace it....one screw.
If you've already bought the glass though, may as well take a stab at it.
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Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Bellevue IA
Unless you have a unique or rare factory mirror option, you will be better off just replacing it. The repo's are almost identical and the prices are very reasonable. When I considered the same approach (replacing only the mirror glass), I found that disassembling one is no small task. Easier to replace it....one screw.
Thanks to all that posted.
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I bought a replica mirror and went to install it on the existing mount, thinking the same thing... 5 minutes. The new mounting slot is a hair narrower than the original mount so I've currently got an old flecked mirror in the car anda brand new one in a box
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Hold your horses for a second. If you're talking about just replacing the mirror glass, you may not have to break anything. I need to check if the map light is the same as the one on my 73, but on that one, the glass is held in place. with a rubber seal. I'll also try to find a post that I made on it.
First, the thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-a-mirror.html
Second, the mirror. Not terribly sure about he housing since I can't find a picture anywhere but the mirror glass itself is certainly available.
First, the thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-a-mirror.html
Second, the mirror. Not terribly sure about he housing since I can't find a picture anywhere but the mirror glass itself is certainly available.
Last edited by CA-Legal-Vette; Nov 21, 2013 at 12:45 PM.