Shorting mirror arm

[66farmer]

I want to cut 2-3" off the outside mirror arm and go from the stock 5" round to a 3 to 4" round mirror head. Before I start cutting I thought I would ask to see if anyone has done this and could post some pictures.

Thanks for the help

[1963c-10]

Why not get a short 60-61 cast iron mirror arm which is 2" shorter. The 62-66 arms are hollow and the 60-61 are solid.

[theastronaut]

Would a shorter arm clear the vent window on a 64-66? I've thought of doing this on my '66.

[1963c-10]

hmmm...not sure. Never put one on a 64-66 door. But if it clears for a standard arm, I would think it would for an arm that 2" shorter. Especially is running the factory mirrors w/the bottom stud. It allows the mirror to be adjusted out different than the aftermarket mirrors w/the center studs. I could mail on edown to check if needed though. I have a short arm left.

[rideblue00]

Just cut it and weld it back together

[aerotruk63]

It's been done by a member on this site. Orange truck, painted bumpers, can't remember his Avatar.

[markeb01]

It could also be easily done with JB Weld if you could find a piece of smaller tube that was a slip fit inside. Just section the outer tube with a tubing cutter, slip the pieces together with a glob of epoxy, and wipe/sand the outside of the seam when it dries.

[The Sub]

I did mine. I have one peace glass so the mirror arm doesn't have to be long hope this helps




Jim

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by The Sub

I did mine. I have one peace glass so the mirror arm doesn't have to be long hope this helps




Jim

Jim

How much did you cut off and what size is the mirror head.

Thanks for the help

[ol_skool_chevy]

I did my old 64.

[The Sub]

Originally Posted by 66farmer

Jim

How much did you cut off and what size is the mirror head.

Thanks for the help

I cut 2 1/2 in off. The mirror head is 4 in.

Jim