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Old 09-03-2017, 05:27 PM   #1
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mirror mounting

I had to knock out all 3 bolts and nuts from my drivers door for the original mirror, and was wondering what would be recommended to put in the holes as far as bolts and nuts to hold an original mirror on the door? I'm not overly concerned about it looking factory as it's a daily driver. Also, does anyone have a template I could use for the opposite door(passenger) to mount one there as well? I tried to make one but it didn't come out right?
Thanks everyone and have a safe and happy labor day.
I uploaded pictures of both doors so you can see what I'm working with
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Old 09-03-2017, 05:44 PM   #2
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Re: mirror mounting

Did you try this?:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=685694
Also without the installed nuts you will have to use fender washers and nuts, maybe lock-nuts.
Unless you can use a long screw to hold a nut against the inside of the door skin (from the outside) and have a 2nd person weld it in from behind. Tough gig for the welder I would think.
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Old 09-03-2017, 07:09 PM   #3
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Re: mirror mounting

I will try the cardboard idea using thin cardboard instead of copy paper. I have spots on passenger door marked but not positive they are right. I will try it next week. Thanks
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Old 09-03-2017, 07:44 PM   #4
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Re: mirror mounting

I didn't have any cardboard so I improvised and used blue masking tape Seems to have worked ok
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Old 09-03-2017, 09:39 PM   #5
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Re: mirror mounting

I used rivet nuts to mount mine that way I didn't have to worry about trying to reach in there to puts the nuts on.
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Old 09-03-2017, 10:01 PM   #6
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Re: mirror mounting

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I used rivet nuts to mount mine that way I didn't have to worry about trying to reach in there to puts the nuts on.
I bought a "RivNut" kit at harbor freight but I think my holes are too big for even the largest ones in the kit.
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Old 09-04-2017, 12:09 PM   #7
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You can try to weld them in a little?
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