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    4/23/2016 7:55 PM  #1

    SidVicious71
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    Driver side mirror

    I have a 1967 convertible and went to change out my driver side mirror. 1 of the screw holes did not have a catch for the screw. The other side I was able to screw in the screw but the other was a larger hole that was stripped. Not sure how to fix? Any help appreciated.

    Thanks,

     

    4/25/2016 11:50 AM  #2

    Mach1_Ron
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    From: Highland Village, Texas
    Registered: 5/28/2013
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    Re: Driver side mirror

    They sell Mirror Install Kits on sites like Dallas Mustangs. You get 2 Well Nuts - expandable Rubber Nutcerts. They work Great...

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    4/28/2016 5:55 PM  #3

    Steve-G
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    From: Glen Rose,TX
    Registered: 4/01/2013
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    Re: Driver side mirror

    Harbor freight and I'm sure other places sell a tool like a pop rivit gun that you install threaded inserts like a pop rivit with thread's.

     

    5/10/2016 9:11 AM  #4

    MS
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    From: Canyon Lake, Texas
    Registered: 1/24/2013
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    Re: Driver side mirror

    Free fix, and yes, it involves RTV.

    Take a 6" long piece of steel 1" wide x 1/8" thick.  Drill two holes in it that mate up to the mirror bolt pattern.  Tap the holes so they have a machine screw thread for a screw that will fit in the hole of the mirror.  Coat the flat side of the piece of steel with a thick layer of RTV and insert it UNDER the door skin.  Hold in place while you get the mirror screws started through the mirror, sandwiching the door skin between the mirror and then the new piece.  Tighten the screws.  Once the RTV sets up, it will be there forever, even if you have to remove the mirror for some reason.  And, if you treat them right, the new threads will never strip out again.  You can substitute JBWeld for the RTV if you want, or you can use no adhesive at all so you can enjoy that CLUNK the next time you remove the mirror and the piece of steel falls into the door cavity.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    5/23/2016 3:06 PM  #5

    almcgee
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    From: Fairview, Texas
    Registered: 6/01/2013
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    Re: Driver side mirror

    Great tip!

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    10/12/2017 10:55 PM  #6

    jgmartin
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    Re: Driver side mirror

    Nice tip, MS. 

     

     

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