C2 Droopy Sunvisors

[David W.]

The sunvisors on my '64 convertible just won't stay in the up position. The previous owner had bought new mounting hardware so the problem must have existed for some time. (The new hardwar didn't sure the problem.) It's not like they are slow to droop, they fall quickly to the down position. With the visors removed, it looks like the internal metal support inside the visor, which forms sort of a box, makes it impossible for the screw that goes thru the visor to ever tighten down fully. I looked in the archives and was very surprised to not find others with this problem. Lucky me. What am I missing? Thanks. David #33277

[Jack W.]

Re: C2 Droopy Sunvisors

I have no answer but share your problem, if that helps you feel any better (mine are a little slower at dropping, but they head further south with every expansion joint); so I am watching this thread for the sage advice . . .

[Jack H.]

Re: C2 Droopy Sunvisors

It's a controlled interference fit between the visor mounting rods and the metal sleeves inside the visor. Also, mounting screws with special split-slot nuts can be tightened to increase rotational friction. But, when there's a good groove worn into the visor's sleeves figure you've got two alternatives:

(1) Retire the original visors and buy new replacements (they'll fit VERY tightly onto the visor mounting rods).

(2) Pull the visors, cut and insert a thin piece of soft sheet metal (like cooper/brass) and 'hope' you can recover the interference fit lost to years of use/wear....

[Frank H.]

Re: C2 Droopy Sunvisors

My c1 (62) does the visor droop also,I was told by a 58 owner the trick is to take the visors off and loosen the screws,remove the rods and open the sleeve a little with a screwdriver ,then take a hot glue gun and run it in and spread it around the sleeve and install the rod before the glue hardens.
Then reinstall ,His visors don't droop,and still adjust easily.
I haven't tryed it,since I'm still busy under the car.
Another owner said he inserts a loop of electrical wire.

[Wayne W.]

Re: C2 Droopy Sunvisors

What would a 58 owner know about visors? He wouldn`t have any. What you can do is to remove the screws, use a die and thread the shank some more and grind a little off of the end. That will get you some more adjustment.

[mike yager]

Re: C2 Droopy Sunvisors

David:

I had the same problem on my '64. No matter how much I tightend the screw, they would quickly droop again.

While driving one day about six months ago, the darn visor kept drooping. I was beginning to get annoyed, grabbed the visor, moved it all the way down and forward as far as it would go and then back to the up position in a single, quick motion.

Believe it or not, it has been fine ever since, even after using the darn thing and driving on bumpy roads. I don't know why this wokrked but you might want to give it a try. For some reason, it seems the visor picked up more "interference".

[Grant M.]

Re: C2 Droopy Sunvisors

Inside the visor is a metal tube into which the pivot pins fit. I had a similar problem on our 78 and found that you can (carefully)'crush' the tube slightly using pliers (padded so as not to damage the vinyl). This will restore the interference fit to eliminate drooping.

Good luck,

grant