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gator2511 · 11-30-2011, 07:32 PM

Cant get my inside rear view mirror to stay glued to the glass. I've done this many times before and it worked fine but this one has fallen off every time I glue it (within 24 hrs.). Used different glues and went by the instructions but it won't stick. I've ordered a 71 mirror and wondering if the inside cab metal is the same on a 71-72? I'm tired of playing with the glue and want to bolt it to the cab metal over the windshield.

butler57 · 11-30-2011, 07:54 PM

Had the same problem. I finally used a spot of epoxy. I don't know if it will ever come off again but it's fine for now.

Hutch · 11-30-2011, 08:20 PM

gator2511
I had the same issue
I finally roughed up the glass with some sandpaper.
After that it stuck the first time and is still on there nice and solid.

1972RedNeck · 11-30-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gator2511

I've ordered a 71 mirror and wondering if the inside cab metal is the same on a 71-72?

No, they are different. The pre-72's have a raised area.

Longhorn Man · 11-30-2011, 10:37 PM

67 - 70 do not have a raised area ... That is a '71 only feature. You can mount the older style mirror on there.
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bobs409 · 12-01-2011, 07:19 AM

Can't help on your exact question but just have to say, I think glue on mirrors is one of the stupidest ideas to have ever been applied to cars/trucks!

They are a PITA and a design that is just not needed. Why mount it to the windshield when a short bracket and a few screws do the job? Short of the top frame rotting out, that mirror will never fall off!

I never could understand this. Just like all of the newer stuff today, just complicated, troublesome and expensive. Ok, I'm done my rant now.

Long live old Chevy's!!!!

gator2511 · 12-01-2011, 09:49 AM

In looking at the newer cars they have a much larger mirror button that will help the glue to hold. Mine is gonna get screws. As usual I get all the advice I need from you guys. thanks to all and Merry Christmas!!

kcsa75 · 12-01-2011, 03:07 PM

Just take it to a glass shop or body shop. They will glue it back on for you for little or no money. I've tried all the kits available at parts stores and had the same problems you're having. Stopped by a local glass shop on the way home from work. Took about 10 minutes and haven't had problem one.

67swb72klb · 12-01-2011, 03:13 PM

the last one i bought fell off too took it back the glass shop said it was the cheap metal tab that was causing the problem put one on they had it is still there today

11-30-2011, 07:32 PM	#1
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Rear View Mirror Falls Off Cant get my inside rear view mirror to stay glued to the glass. I've done this many times before and it worked fine but this one has fallen off every time I glue it (within 24 hrs.). Used different glues and went by the instructions but it won't stick. I've ordered a 71 mirror and wondering if the inside cab metal is the same on a 71-72? I'm tired of playing with the glue and want to bolt it to the cab metal over the windshield.

11-30-2011, 07:54 PM	#2
butler57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: high river ab Posts: 127	Re: Rear View Mirror Falls Off Had the same problem. I finally used a spot of epoxy. I don't know if it will ever come off again but it's fine for now.

11-30-2011, 08:20 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: Rear View Mirror Falls Off gator2511 I had the same issue I finally roughed up the glass with some sandpaper. After that it stuck the first time and is still on there nice and solid. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-30-2011, 10:37 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Rear View Mirror Falls Off 67 - 70 do not have a raised area ... That is a '71 only feature. You can mount the older style mirror on there. Posted via Mobile Device

12-01-2011, 07:19 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Rear View Mirror Falls Off Can't help on your exact question but just have to say, I think glue on mirrors is one of the stupidest ideas to have ever been applied to cars/trucks! They are a PITA and a design that is just not needed. Why mount it to the windshield when a short bracket and a few screws do the job? Short of the top frame rotting out, that mirror will never fall off! I never could understand this. Just like all of the newer stuff today, just complicated, troublesome and expensive. Ok, I'm done my rant now. Long live old Chevy's!!!! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

12-01-2011, 09:49 AM	#7
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: Rear View Mirror Falls Off In looking at the newer cars they have a much larger mirror button that will help the glue to hold. Mine is gonna get screws. As usual I get all the advice I need from you guys. thanks to all and Merry Christmas!!

12-01-2011, 03:07 PM	#8
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Rear View Mirror Falls Off Just take it to a glass shop or body shop. They will glue it back on for you for little or no money. I've tried all the kits available at parts stores and had the same problems you're having. Stopped by a local glass shop on the way home from work. Took about 10 minutes and haven't had problem one. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

12-01-2011, 03:13 PM	#9
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,464	Re: Rear View Mirror Falls Off the last one i bought fell off too took it back the glass shop said it was the cheap metal tab that was causing the problem put one on they had it is still there today __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project



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