Help with west coast mirror hardware

[mikelcobb0@gmail.com]

I have West coast jr mirrors on a c30 and the preset swivel bumps are worn out. I see some options in the Mills supply website

https://www.millsupply.com/search.ph...cs=1+8622+8081

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...2&d=1357971218

Any one use these parts? Or anyone have another supplier?

[LockDoc]

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If a fella had a welder or knew someone who did, I would put a small dab of spot weld at the location of each bump and see if that would work.

LockDoc

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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If a fella had a welder or knew someone who did, I would put a small dab of spot weld at the location of each bump and see if that would work.

LockDoc

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[mikelcobb0@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by mikelcobb0@gmail.com

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Thanks we think alike. The disk with the bumps on it also has a crack in it. Which I welded and then put a small tack on the bump like you suggested. It lasted about a week. The crack opened up and the tack wasn’t very effective even before the crack opened up. The disk seems to require some spring to it to be effective. This is why I think the coil spring could be a good solution instead of relying on a rubber washer and the flex in the disk To hold the swing arm in place.
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[Love 70 Chevys]

Interesting. I have JV mirrors on my truck that I think have a similar set-up which I have yet to tear apart. They don't appear to have been monkeyed with or modified. You've inspired me to take them apart. If I learn anything that might be of use to you I will let you know! I've used wavy washers in the past where I wanted to apply a spring load in a compact axial space. If you want to separate the detent and loading functions, that might be an option.

https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tnp...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.grainger.com/product/1UA...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Love 70 Chevys]

Took mine apart. All four joints were the same. My truck is very unmolested so this is likely factory correct. First pic is assembled. Second is apart. The two outside washers are flat steel 3/32 thick. The two inner washers are flat plastic 1/16 thick. Probably acetal or UHMWPE. You tighten up the nut until you get enough drag to keep it solidly in place, but not so much that you can't adjust with a little leverage on top of the mirror. I played with them and all still work like a charm. There is about a 1/8 turn of the nut where you go from too loose to too tight, but within that 1/8 turn you can feel where you want to be. I am going to get all the grody paint off the parts and reuse. Hopefully this helps with your mirror project! Has inspired me to get working on mine. A nice little winter take down into the warm basement and make things look pretty again project.