Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

I got a 72 windshield at Pic A Part and it has the rear view mirror attachment glued on to the glass.

Now I have tried paint stripper, razor blades various knives (and have the cuts to prove it) to get this thing off with no luck.:confused:

How do you get the attachment piece off the glass without scratching or busting the windshield.

I assume there is a way because to replace glass on a 72 you would have to re use this piece thats glued on.

Any ideas before I screw something up.:baa: Anybody done this?

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

I have just yanked them off, and 9 times outta 10, it came off with no damage.



But there was that one time. :(

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

Don't know anything about removing the mirror, but I am curious, how much did you pay for the windshield? I need one for my 72 Chevy Cheyenne C10

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

I got it about a year ago, (takes me awhile to get things done) so I'm not 100% sure but I think it was 35 or 40 bucks. But remember thats Pic A Part where you have to remove it yourself.

As far as 9 times out of 10....I'd be #10...plus I didn't get the mirror so I have nothing to yank (theres a joke in there somewhere). :lol:

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

yes... there IS a joke in there. :haha:
I think I'd be tempted to ignore it, or, if this is for the 70, just get a 90's GM mirror with the map lights on there and just delete the one hung from the roof.

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I've popped them off with a putty knife and using it as a wedge--wacking it lightly with a small hammer---lay the blade flat on the glass right up to the glued part--a light push and a little tap---bingo the mirror mount pops off the glass---if you do it with the mirror still attached, it usually falls to the floor and breaks ---then you have 7 years bad luck!!! Ask me how I know that---.hehehehehe

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

Well its a good thing I dont have the mirror then, I already got enough bad luck.
I might just have to say WTF and smack it! (since I cant yank it!)

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

I would have a pro take it off, this after I cracked my 04 Mustang windshield trying to get the stock piece off. Never again!

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

grab it with a pair of channel locks,get a propane torch and heat the bracket, after a minute or so youll feel the bracket start moving just twist it off....

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

Why dont you just put a 72 style rear view mirror on it?

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

Only because I have a 70 and would have holes where the 70 mirror goes.

Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question
 

We have a winner!!!! Thanks Leadfoot, Once I got the torch out my problem was over in about 10 seconds!!:c2:

Problem solved..Thats why this board is the best!! :)