Sun visor install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pat · 02-26-2007, 02:12 PM

I bought some sun visors from LMC, which are crap quality btw. The screws for the brackets strip right through the cab b/c they are too small, and the paint on one of the brackets was peeling.
Anyway, I went to install them, thinking it should be straightforward. There was about a 3" rod that came with each visor bracket, Im not sure what that was for.. And when I slid the visors onto the long rod on the bracket, they are loose and just hang straight down. Am I missing something really obvious here?

pat · 02-27-2007, 03:34 PM

Anyone?

sb69chevy · 02-27-2007, 03:39 PM

I don't have the answer but am curious about it, too. I need to buy some new ones. Was looking at LMC black ones (because of price only), but sounds like they're not that good? Guess I'll check the board vendors (as I should've).

**Hart_Rod** · 02-27-2007, 03:40 PM

You may have to use vise grips to squeeze/crimp the metal sleeve inside the visor (without the rod being in) . This should make the sleeve smaller and help tighten it up. Or you could put some tape on the rod prior to putting it in the visor.

Orange · 02-27-2007, 04:32 PM

I bought some visors from GMC Paul's which were TOP QUALITY! Probably the nicest aftermarket part that I have put on.

I know I just had to pull the crap out of my old ones to get them off the rod, then slide the new ones back on. When I realized how bad of shape my old ones were in anyhow, and that I wouldn't ever use them again, I preceded to cut them off when I realized how hard they were to pull off.

The new ones slid on easily with a little lube.

DLB

Huck · 02-27-2007, 04:46 PM

I have multiple sets of visors--most colors available--all original --no junk. Most of the new visors are not near the quality of the originals. If you kind of bend the visor before installing on the rod, you will get some friction which will help. If interested in nice originals, let me know what color and I will post them for sale on the board with your id as first option. Huck

Mt Man Chad · 02-27-2007, 05:19 PM

I have a few origional sets around here also, what color are you looking for?

sb69chevy · 02-27-2007, 05:41 PM

I was looking for black ones. Didn't want to ask, since I'm not a supporter...yet. Will be before much longer. This place is great.

pat · 02-27-2007, 05:55 PM

Yeah, my first mistake was not to go with a board vendor...
But anyway, Ill try what you guys said tomorrow and see what happens.
Thanks

sb69chevy · 02-27-2007, 06:59 PM

Huck, sent you a pm.

piecesparts · 02-27-2007, 07:29 PM

Yes pull the visors off of the rods and then squeeze the spring steel material inside to get a tighter fit. The three inch rod is for the outer end of the visors. A lot of the older trucks had a plastic hook mounted for the rod to sit in when the visors were aligned to the windshield. This kept the damn things from hanging down in your face.

pat · 02-27-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piecesparts

Yes pull the visors off of the rods and then squeeze the spring steel material inside to get a tighter fit. The three inch rod is for the outer end of the visors. A lot of the older trucks had a plastic hook mounted for the rod to sit in when the visors were aligned to the windshield. This kept the damn things from hanging down in your face.

Thats what I was thinking, b/c I ordered the whole setup and ended up with 2 extra of the 3 inch rods.

sharkskinman · 03-07-2016, 01:09 PM

just got used passenger visor n rearview mirror
Even looking at it i realized the rod Did Not go all the way to the end of the bent metal that slides on it
The extra 3" bars in guessing are to fill that in

I'd be up for a pair of those 3" rods

88Stanger · 03-07-2016, 04:24 PM

sharkskinman, those are awesome!

In The Ten Ring · 03-07-2016, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

I have multiple sets of visors--most colors available--all original --no junk. Most of the new visors are not near the quality of the originals. If you kind of bend the visor before installing on the rod, you will get some friction which will help. If interested in nice originals, let me know what color and I will post them for sale on the board with your id as first option. Huck

Put me down for a set of black ones brother!

CG · 03-07-2016, 04:57 PM

You know this is a nine year old thread? Might PM anyone you want to contact in here =)

02-26-2007, 02:12 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Sun visor install I bought some sun visors from LMC, which are crap quality btw. The screws for the brackets strip right through the cab b/c they are too small, and the paint on one of the brackets was peeling. Anyway, I went to install them, thinking it should be straightforward. There was about a 3" rod that came with each visor bracket, Im not sure what that was for.. And when I slid the visors onto the long rod on the bracket, they are loose and just hang straight down. Am I missing something really obvious here? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

02-27-2007, 03:34 PM	#2
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Sun visor install Anyone? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

02-27-2007, 03:39 PM	#3
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Sun visor install I don't have the answer but am curious about it, too. I need to buy some new ones. Was looking at LMC black ones (because of price only), but sounds like they're not that good? Guess I'll check the board vendors (as I should've). __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

02-27-2007, 03:40 PM	#4
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: Sun visor install You may have to use vise grips to squeeze/crimp the metal sleeve inside the visor (without the rod being in) . This should make the sleeve smaller and help tighten it up. Or you could put some tape on the rod prior to putting it in the visor. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 02-27-2007 at 03:43 PM.

02-27-2007, 04:32 PM	#5
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Sun visor install I bought some visors from GMC Paul's which were TOP QUALITY! Probably the nicest aftermarket part that I have put on. I know I just had to pull the crap out of my old ones to get them off the rod, then slide the new ones back on. When I realized how bad of shape my old ones were in anyhow, and that I wouldn't ever use them again, I preceded to cut them off when I realized how hard they were to pull off. The new ones slid on easily with a little lube. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

02-27-2007, 04:46 PM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Sun visor install I have multiple sets of visors--most colors available--all original --no junk. Most of the new visors are not near the quality of the originals. If you kind of bend the visor before installing on the rod, you will get some friction which will help. If interested in nice originals, let me know what color and I will post them for sale on the board with your id as first option. Huck

02-27-2007, 05:19 PM	#7
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Sun visor install I have a few origional sets around here also, what color are you looking for? __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

02-27-2007, 05:41 PM	#8
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Sun visor install I was looking for black ones. Didn't want to ask, since I'm not a supporter...yet. Will be before much longer. This place is great. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

02-27-2007, 05:55 PM	#9
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Sun visor install Yeah, my first mistake was not to go with a board vendor... But anyway, Ill try what you guys said tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

02-27-2007, 06:59 PM	#10
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Sun visor install Huck, sent you a pm. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

02-27-2007, 07:29 PM	#11
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Sun visor install Yes pull the visors off of the rods and then squeeze the spring steel material inside to get a tighter fit. The three inch rod is for the outer end of the visors. A lot of the older trucks had a plastic hook mounted for the rod to sit in when the visors were aligned to the windshield. This kept the damn things from hanging down in your face.

03-07-2016, 01:09 PM	#13
sharkskinman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: new orleans Posts: 303	Re: Sun visor install just got used passenger visor n rearview mirror Even looking at it i realized the rod Did Not go all the way to the end of the bent metal that slides on it The extra 3" bars in guessing are to fill that in I'd be up for a pair of those 3" rods Attached Images

03-07-2016, 04:24 PM	#14
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,656	Re: Sun visor install sharkskinman, those are awesome!

03-07-2016, 04:57 PM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,131	Re: Sun visor install You know this is a nine year old thread? Might PM anyone you want to contact in here =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 03-08-2016 at 02:26 AM.



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