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CoryM · 04-22-2005, 10:12 PM

Hey guys,
On my 70 C10 the rearview mirror has loosened up to the point of being aimed at the floor when I hit a bump. Roof mounted mirror. When I removed the screw there was the remnants of a teflon washer between the mirror and the hook. There is also the little square spring in the hole that drags on the screw. Just wondering if the spring is all thats factory or if the teflon washers are stock too? Any way to tweak the spring a little or do I need a new spring/screw? I can fix it with a rubber washer or something, I just would prefer to have it stock.
Thanks.
CoryM

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-23-2005, 05:56 AM

I think all that other stuff was something a P.O. tried to stiffen up the RVM. You should be able to tighten up the screw in the bracket. Maybe some mild locktite would hold it. If the threading inside the bracket hole is stripped you may need a longer screw with a nut on the other side. They weren't made with the highest grade alloys. There was a reason they called it "pot-metal".
Hope this helps.

Pilgrim · 04-23-2005, 05:37 PM

Filed down washers can help and a wad of steel wool works.

CoryM · 04-23-2005, 09:54 PM

Thanks guys. Ill figure something out. I have my side mirrors set to work with a rear view so I am driving blind right now. I suppose I could start doing shoulder checks but thats no fun

midyearvet@aol. · 04-23-2005, 10:12 PM

Try taking the screw out of the mirror bracket (ball end) and saw thru the slit with a hacksaw. Reinstall the screw and you should be able to tighten it enough to make the mirror stay put. This will give it a little more chrush power.

Rick Ca.

04-22-2005, 10:12 PM	#1
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	Rear view mirror falls down Hey guys, On my 70 C10 the rearview mirror has loosened up to the point of being aimed at the floor when I hit a bump. Roof mounted mirror. When I removed the screw there was the remnants of a teflon washer between the mirror and the hook. There is also the little square spring in the hole that drags on the screw. Just wondering if the spring is all thats factory or if the teflon washers are stock too? Any way to tweak the spring a little or do I need a new spring/screw? I can fix it with a rubber washer or something, I just would prefer to have it stock. Thanks. CoryM __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

04-23-2005, 05:56 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,252	I think all that other stuff was something a P.O. tried to stiffen up the RVM. You should be able to tighten up the screw in the bracket. Maybe some mild locktite would hold it. If the threading inside the bracket hole is stripped you may need a longer screw with a nut on the other side. They weren't made with the highest grade alloys. There was a reason they called it "pot-metal". Hope this helps. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

04-23-2005, 05:37 PM	#3
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Filed down washers can help and a wad of steel wool works. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

04-23-2005, 09:54 PM	#4
CoryM Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Surrey, B.C. , Canada Posts: 874	Thanks guys. Ill figure something out. I have my side mirrors set to work with a rear view so I am driving blind right now. I suppose I could start doing shoulder checks but thats no fun __________________ 1970 heavy duty C-10 fleetside sport truck. Vancouver B.C. Canada http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070 "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high." Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, Canadian Army

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04-23-2005, 10:12 PM	#5
midyearvet@aol. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Napa, Ca. Posts: 103	Try taking the screw out of the mirror bracket (ball end) and saw thru the slit with a hacksaw. Reinstall the screw and you should be able to tighten it enough to make the mirror stay put. This will give it a little more chrush power. Rick Ca.



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