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Wandering Mirror

Posted: 10/14/05 4:23am Message 1 of 12
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
Anybody have any good ideas on how to keep an outside mirror from wandering? I've tried superglue, epoxy. Still won't stay in place. The mirror is a replacement about 3 yrs. old (Mid-America) Thanks, Tery


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Wandering Mirror

Posted: 10/14/05 7:20am Message 2 of 12
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Terry, I had the same problem with the mirror I purchased from Mid America. Like you did all of the same things. I finally got bold 1 day, took the mirror off, wrapped the shaft in masking tape, and ever so gently put the squeeze to it in my benchvice. I have driven many miles since that day and am happy to say the mirror head stays in place.    


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Posted: 10/14/05 1:04pm Message 3 of 12
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Cabot, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 L48 just purchased 07-20-05 this was a one owner corvette,had been in a garage for the last 4 year on blocks.I have the orignal sales invoice (purchased from Anthony AbrahamChevolet)for the total price of $10550 dollars.In MIAMI,FL.
Tery,I had the same problem with the passenger side.First I adjusted for me,then took some clear silicone and applied it in the rear of the mirror around the ball socket and it has work get every since.good luck glenn


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Posted: 10/14/05 4:00pm Message 4 of 12
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Ditto on the clear silicone!
Scott



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Posted: 10/14/05 4:51pm Message 5 of 12
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a small center punch mark at four points around the ball does the trick as well and still allows you to adjust it.


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Posted: 10/16/05 6:35pm Message 6 of 12
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I didn't do this myself, but the method described by Chips58 was done for me by an Ol' Timer GM mechanic that works on Corettes all the time - and the result is great. One trick - if you don't remove the mirror from the door, lean against the car and raise your inside leg so you can turn the morror down and support it on your thigh while striking the punch with a hammer! Rotating the mirror in this fashion puts the marks inside the mounting when you rotate the mirror back to its normal position.


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Posted: 10/17/05 12:37pm Message 7 of 12
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Thanks guy's for the tips. Haven't had a chance to work on it yet but I'll let you know what works. Terry




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Posted: 10/17/05 9:11pm Message 8 of 12
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I think a spring loaded center punch is maybe a little easier   and safer than using a hammer


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Posted: 10/18/05 5:28am Message 9 of 12
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I'd call Mid America and tell them the problem.  Even though it is three years old, they may replace it.  Key word is "may".  They will certainly not replace it if you do not ask.


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Wandering Mirror

Posted: 10/18/05 6:26am Message 10 of 12
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People, remember when you buy these mirrors you have two types, the one that Wang Chung makes, and the GM resto one, you should ask which one your getting.


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