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04-27-2018, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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Rear view mirror mounting
I know this isn't rocket science and admittedly, I'm not the handiest of wrenches.
My original mirror was mounted with just three screws but the mirror itself was loose as all hell. I broke the screw trying to retighten it. So I got an aftermarket LMC one and tightened it, only to have the three screws that are supposed to hold the mount in place not grab into anything. So I know of no way to get a nut back there or any trick to use short of using some kind of super glue and hoping it holds. Right now, I've gotten really good at only using my side mirror. Any ideas? |
04-27-2018, 06:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
Stick a piece of mechanics wire in the hole, then put the screws in,cut of the excesse wire and put the cover back over.
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04-27-2018, 06:52 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
Thanks, I'll do that. I'm guessing you mean bailing wire or is there actually something called mechanics wire?
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04-27-2018, 07:01 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
Bailing wire is the same,just don't go to thick on the wire.
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04-27-2018, 07:02 PM | #5 |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
Ok, will do. Thanks again
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04-28-2018, 12:01 AM | #6 |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
Or you could do like the MY 1972, with a glue-on bracket on the inside windshield. Not a fan of this installation. It wobbled bad. I've reversed the process on one truck already.
But if worse comes to worst, it's an option. I'd try the wire trick first.
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04-28-2018, 12:07 AM | #7 |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
I used a glue-on-the-glass mirror. It's an aftermarket one.... But styled like a much older mirror. Has the chrome day/night knob and everything.
I welded up the holes in the roof during the restoration. I prefer the mirror on the windshield. You could just buy larger self-tapping screws, and open up the holes on the mirror mount if you really want to keep it looking original... Just my thoughts. |
04-28-2018, 02:33 AM | #8 | |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
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I've found it's difficult to find new tap screws that fit our old Chevys. I believe that's why on occasion there's some dispute #8 Vs #10. The difference may be various thread counts. If a new screw manages to secure, there's a good chance the hole will be too large for the "correct" one.
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04-28-2018, 07:58 PM | #9 |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
My 72 is windshield mount so I went to the self serve scrapyard and ripped on off a random GM windshield and glued it on.
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04-28-2018, 08:22 PM | #10 |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
Gently tapping the metal around the screw holes until it's flat will usually push the metal back in far enough that a sheet metal screw will hold.
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04-29-2018, 06:29 AM | #11 |
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04-29-2018, 09:32 AM | #12 |
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Re: Rear view mirror mounting
I tried the "glue" on the windshield, not once, not twice, but 3 times and the mirror kept falling off. Yes, I cleaned the windshield, and yes I used the correct side to glue on, so I opted for the "original" mounting and screwed the mirror on. Works great, and looks great.
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