Tips for installing 1970 sport exterior side mirrors by yourself? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

djw32 · 09-17-2011, 05:55 PM

Hey guys,

Anyone have some tips on how to install side mirrors by yourself? These things are a pain in the a$$. I threw that damn backing plate twice!

David
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slikside · 09-17-2011, 06:17 PM

Sorry, no help. I'm subscribing because this will be me in the future!

But the tips will come........of that I am certain.

hdzammo · 09-17-2011, 07:01 PM

Maybe a magnet? Like from a speaker to hold it in place. Dunno.
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DJMAN · 09-17-2011, 07:24 PM

Put silicone on the back plate and install 2 screws and let it sit for awhile. Remove screws and now back plate won't move even if you ever want to replace again.

djw32 · 09-17-2011, 09:47 PM

Djman,
That's a good idea. I will let you know how it works out.
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EighthD · 09-17-2011, 11:08 PM

what part of so cal are you located? If you were in the santee/ san diego area I could help.

YBNORML · 09-18-2011, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJMAN

Put silicone on the back plate and install 2 screws and let it sit for awhile. Remove screws and now back plate won't move even if you ever want to replace again.

, this works awesome. I did the same thing. On my 72 i have to remove the mirrors in order for the cover to fit properly.
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djw32 · 09-19-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EighthD

what part of so cal are you located? If you were in the santee/ san diego area I could help.

Thanks for the offer. I'm located in yorba Linda. I'm going to try the silicon method first...I hope it works.
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djw32 · 10-06-2011, 04:15 PM

The silicon worked perfect!

Thanks for the advice.

09-17-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Tips for installing 1970 sport exterior side mirrors by yourself? Hey guys, Anyone have some tips on how to install side mirrors by yourself? These things are a pain in the a$$. I threw that damn backing plate twice! David Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2011, 06:17 PM	#2
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,160	Re: Tips for installing 1970 sport exterior side mirrors by yourself? Sorry, no help. I'm subscribing because this will be me in the future! But the tips will come........of that I am certain.

09-17-2011, 07:01 PM	#3
hdzammo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 95	Re: Tips for installing 1970 sport exterior side mirrors by yourself? Maybe a magnet? Like from a speaker to hold it in place. Dunno. Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2011, 07:24 PM	#4
DJMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 82	Re: Tips for installing 1970 sport exterior side mirrors by yourself? Put silicone on the back plate and install 2 screws and let it sit for awhile. Remove screws and now back plate won't move even if you ever want to replace again.

09-17-2011, 09:47 PM	#5
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Re: Tips for installing 1970 sport exterior side mirrors by yourself? Djman, That's a good idea. I will let you know how it works out. Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2011, 11:08 PM	#6
EighthD Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Santee Ca Posts: 251	Re: Tips for installing 1970 sport exterior side mirrors by yourself? what part of so cal are you located? If you were in the santee/ san diego area I could help.

10-06-2011, 04:15 PM	#9
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Re: Tips for installing 1970 sport exterior side mirrors by yourself? The silicon worked perfect! Thanks for the advice.



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