Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-25-2007, 07:36 PM

I got a 72 windshield at Pic A Part and it has the rear view mirror attachment glued on to the glass.

Now I have tried paint stripper, razor blades various knives (and have the cuts to prove it) to get this thing off with no luck.

How do you get the attachment piece off the glass without scratching or busting the windshield.

I assume there is a way because to replace glass on a 72 you would have to re use this piece thats glued on.

Any ideas before I screw something up.

Anybody done this?

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2007, 07:43 PM

I have just yanked them off, and 9 times outta 10, it came off with no damage.

But there was that one time.

Reina62 · 02-25-2007, 07:51 PM

Don't know anything about removing the mirror, but I am curious, how much did you pay for the windshield? I need one for my 72 Chevy Cheyenne C10

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-25-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Reina62

Don't know anything about removing the mirror, but I am curious, how much did you pay for the windshield? I need one for my 72 Chevy Cheyenne C10

I got it about a year ago, (takes me awhile to get things done) so I'm not 100% sure but I think it was 35 or 40 bucks. But remember thats Pic A Part where you have to remove it yourself.

As far as 9 times out of 10....I'd be #10...plus I didn't get the mirror so I have nothing to yank (theres a joke in there somewhere).

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2007, 08:56 PM

yes... there IS a joke in there.

I think I'd be tempted to ignore it, or, if this is for the 70, just get a 90's GM mirror with the map lights on there and just delete the one hung from the roof.

Huck · 02-25-2007, 09:02 PM

I've popped them off with a putty knife and using it as a wedge--wacking it lightly with a small hammer---lay the blade flat on the glass right up to the glued part--a light push and a little tap---bingo the mirror mount pops off the glass---if you do it with the mirror still attached, it usually falls to the floor and breaks ---then you have 7 years bad luck!!! Ask me how I know that---.hehehehehe

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-25-2007, 09:21 PM

Well its a good thing I dont have the mirror then, I already got enough bad luck.
I might just have to say WTF and smack it! (since I cant yank it!)

KAILUAZ · 02-25-2007, 11:25 PM

I would have a pro take it off, this after I cracked my 04 Mustang windshield trying to get the stock piece off. Never again!

leadfoot067 · 02-26-2007, 12:24 AM

grab it with a pair of channel locks,get a propane torch and heat the bracket, after a minute or so youll feel the bracket start moving just twist it off....

CG · 02-26-2007, 01:32 AM

Why dont you just put a 72 style rear view mirror on it?

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-26-2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Why dont you just put a 72 style rear view mirror on it?

Only because I have a 70 and would have holes where the 70 mirror goes.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-26-2007, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadfoot067

grab it with a pair of channel locks,get a propane torch and heat the bracket, after a minute or so youll feel the bracket start moving just twist it off....

We have a winner!!!! Thanks Leadfoot, Once I got the torch out my problem was over in about 10 seconds!!

Problem solved..Thats why this board is the best!!

02-25-2007, 07:43 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question I have just yanked them off, and 9 times outta 10, it came off with no damage. But there was that one time. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 02-25-2007 at 07:43 PM.

02-25-2007, 07:51 PM	#3
Reina62 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno Posts: 2	Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question Don't know anything about removing the mirror, but I am curious, how much did you pay for the windshield? I need one for my 72 Chevy Cheyenne C10

02-25-2007, 08:56 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question yes... there IS a joke in there. I think I'd be tempted to ignore it, or, if this is for the 70, just get a 90's GM mirror with the map lights on there and just delete the one hung from the roof.

02-25-2007, 09:02 PM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question I've popped them off with a putty knife and using it as a wedge--wacking it lightly with a small hammer---lay the blade flat on the glass right up to the glued part--a light push and a little tap---bingo the mirror mount pops off the glass---if you do it with the mirror still attached, it usually falls to the floor and breaks ---then you have 7 years bad luck!!! Ask me how I know that---.hehehehehe

02-25-2007, 09:21 PM	#7
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question Well its a good thing I dont have the mirror then, I already got enough bad luck. I might just have to say WTF and smack it! (since I cant yank it!) __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-25-2007, 07:36 PM	#1
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question I got a 72 windshield at Pic A Part and it has the rear view mirror attachment glued on to the glass. Now I have tried paint stripper, razor blades various knives (and have the cuts to prove it) to get this thing off with no luck. How do you get the attachment piece off the glass without scratching or busting the windshield. I assume there is a way because to replace glass on a 72 you would have to re use this piece thats glued on. Any ideas before I screw something up. Anybody done this? __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-25-2007, 11:25 PM	#8
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question I would have a pro take it off, this after I cracked my 04 Mustang windshield trying to get the stock piece off. Never again! __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

02-26-2007, 12:24 AM	#9
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question grab it with a pair of channel locks,get a propane torch and heat the bracket, after a minute or so youll feel the bracket start moving just twist it off.... __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH Last edited by leadfoot067; 02-26-2007 at 12:24 AM.

02-26-2007, 01:32 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,846	Re: Removing a 72 rear view mirror? glass question Why dont you just put a 72 style rear view mirror on it?



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