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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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Default Side Mirror--Thanks for all the help

Just wanted to thank everyone for all the help in getting my driver's side mirror fixed. You guys helped me get the door panel off without breaking anything in order to remove the mirror and you told me about Ed Swaneck who fixes the mirrors.

An especially big thanks to Ed who did an amazing job. Mirror looks brand new and looks to be much better engineered then GM. Thank you so very much.

This forum is awesome. Thanks again guys for all the help.
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Can you post Ed's information.

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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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Can you post Ed's information.

John
Ed Swanech
4030 Simon Rd.
Bordman, OH 44512
Ph. 330 757-9466

Ed has done both of my outside mirrors. Highly Recommended!
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Originally Posted by Vector
Ed Swanech
4030 Simon Rd.
Bordman, OH 44512
Ph. 330 757-9466

Ed has done both of my outside mirrors. Highly Recommended!

Did I miss something? What exactly does Ed do? :o
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by C52K04dsw
Did I miss something? What exactly does Ed do? :o
The outside mirrors rotates around a shaft - the spring, retainer/shaft set up breaks. The spring is too strong for shaft and pops the retainer off - not an uncommom failure particularly if you rotate your mirrors out of the way when you wash your C5! Ed puts in new shaft and spring - better materials, better mirror rotation - he claims it will last forever. If your mirrors start flopping around - you'll know! Ed's your guy.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Ed's great to deal with and his your mirrors won't break after he gets a hold of them.
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Thanks, I learn something everytime I logon.
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Old May 10, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Default Help removing door panel

I have the same problem with my side mirror....can someone help me with instructions on removing the door panel and mirror.

I would like to send it to Ed so that he can fix it for me.
Thanks
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That's great information. I wish I would have known that a few months ago when my passenger side mirror broke. Replaced it with a new one from the dealership and had it painted and put back on and it cost $350.00.
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