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Your41Plague12 · 09-04-2012, 10:05 PM

I just got a pair of early 70's small tripod mirrors that I would like to mount on my new aftermarket doors. The doors are already painted so welding is not an option. The doors came with no provision for mirrors at all: no holes, no braces, nothing. To mount these tripod mirrors and avoid ripping my door skins off, what should I do?

I've heard of using Riv-nuts or something similar, but that seems like it would place a lot of stress on the skin of the door, even when just adjusting the mirror. How could I mount these mirrors correctly and in the most durable way? Does anyone have some pics of the factory mounting setup? Thanks!

Steve

09-04-2012, 10:05 PM	#1
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Tripod Mirror Mounting I just got a pair of early 70's small tripod mirrors that I would like to mount on my new aftermarket doors. The doors are already painted so welding is not an option. The doors came with no provision for mirrors at all: no holes, no braces, nothing. To mount these tripod mirrors and avoid ripping my door skins off, what should I do? I've heard of using Riv-nuts or something similar, but that seems like it would place a lot of stress on the skin of the door, even when just adjusting the mirror. How could I mount these mirrors correctly and in the most durable way? Does anyone have some pics of the factory mounting setup? Thanks! Steve __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400



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