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02-01-2006, 06:34 PM
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Tripod mirror mounts
On my 77K20, I have the three holes for the tripod mirrors. However, a few of the threads in the door are gone and there is just a hole. How can I fix this? Can I buy something that I put into those holes so I can bolt the mirror frame to my door? Hopefully you guys know what I am talking about. My truck isn't here so I can't take pictures. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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02-01-2006, 08:32 PM
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Parts and more parts
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Re: Tripod mirror mounts
Those holes are most undoubtedly just places the "POP RIVETS" were. Go to an automotive specialty outlet and get some threaded pop rivets ( a big pop rivet where the stem comes out is threaded in the aluminum base and then the stem can be removed and a bolt screwed into it) and reset them in the door. This will put the threads back for you mounts.
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02-01-2006, 11:45 PM
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Re: Tripod mirror mounts
or, another route is to take off your door panel and put a nut on from inside the door... but that almost sounds like too much work.. but might be an idea if you cant find the threaded pop rivets..
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02-02-2006, 12:03 AM
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Re: Tripod mirror mounts
I was thinkin about the nut on the inside deal. The panels are already off, but if I need to take my mirrors off for some reason, that is just that much more work. But thanks for the ideas.
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02-04-2006, 02:11 PM
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Re: Tripod mirror mounts
I agree on doing it right the first time buuuuuuuuuuuuut... how often to you really think you will have to remove the mirrors?
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02-04-2006, 07:54 PM
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Re: Tripod mirror mounts
you could try to JB Weld the nut to the inside..
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02-07-2006, 09:30 AM
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Re: Tripod mirror mounts
I have used a nut similar to this before, not even sure where to buy them, been a long time since I used them. They work good, just don't over tighten them the strip easy.
http://www.emhart.com/products/pop/jacknut.htm
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02-07-2006, 06:58 PM
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Re: Tripod mirror mounts
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You can purchase those at most reputable auto parts stores that handle items for autobody shops. I have a couple outlets around here that has those on hand. Try NAPA of all places... |
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