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  • Klaus Friedrich #33362
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    Outside mirror

    Two years ago I got an original outside mirror for my 69 Vette. Now it makes some trouble. Everytime I close the door it flips to the inside - in this way I have to adjust it every time I enter the car. On the other hand nearly the same happens when I drive 100+ mph on highway (Germany)- it flips to a nearly horizontal position.

    What's the best solution to fix the mirror head? Can anyone give me some advice?

    Thanks

    Klaus
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    • Todd Robida
      #2
      Re: Outside mirror

      Check out the posts from May 19, 2000 regarding "Driver's side mirror headaches... "
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        • grr
          #3
          Re: Outside mirror

          Klaus, time to change the mirror. Why do a quick fix and have it continue to bug you. Call Eckler's corvette supply. They can mail you the correct mirror. Inernational sales phone #1-407-269-9651 or fax #1-407-385-2102. The area code may have changed to 321 if not still 407.

          1968-74 corvette chrome mirror,left side (small head)=$68.00 and part no.A1390L. RT. side same style style cost less, $60.95 and part no.A390R.

          There are other dealers and maybe you can get more companies to compare prices and get phone numbers from. Sorry,nearly all my catalogs are 63-67. I would try to get many catalogs if you don't have. Eckler's will mail you one.grr#33570
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            • Jack G
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              Re: Outside mirror

              Remove mirror from car,soak mirror head in lacquer thinners until mirror falls out (2-24hours) peen over rivets to tighten up ball. Reglue (with silicone caulk) mirror glass to mirror housing reinstall mirror on car after silicone dries 160MPH mirror
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                • Dave #24235
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                  Re: Outside mirror

                  If you have Loktite Blue thread cement, use it. Clean the ball pivot (as well as you can), then apply a drop or two to the ball. That increases it's coefficient of friction. My passenger door mirror used to give me trouble. I applied the cement a year or two ago. It has been fine since then. If that doesn't do it, I agree with grr - get a new one and save the headaches. - Dave
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                    • Jerry Clark
                      #6
                      You can try this patch

                      but forget adjusting your mirror, get a new one.

                      jer
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