C2 '67 sagging sun visors

[Tom Merkel]

On the '67 conv. sun visors, to re-tighten them so they don't sag, there are two screws either side. The female part of this small assembly doesn't grip the screw too tightly. That is, they turn as well as the screw does, meaning I can't get the visors tight enough to hold their upright position for any length of time. (One or two good 'bumps', and they drop. Annoying.)

Is there a special tool or do I have to make my own, such as sacrificing a screwdriver to make a "split blade" which will allow gripping the back of each screw assembly and thus preventing it from turning.

Otherwise, they're in perfect shape, and I thought I'd ask around before I botched any attempt to tighten them.

Thanks.

Tom

[Jack H.]

Re: C2 '67 sagging sun visors

Common problem with used original visors. It's the interference fit between the mounting rods and the bearings internal to the visor that dictates holding force. Other than buying fresh reproduction visors, you can attempt repair by increasing the OD of the mounting rods via shim(s) or reduce the ID of the visor's internal bearings by 'squashing' them a tad...

[Gerard F.]

Re: C2 '67 sagging sun visors

Tom,

Had the same problem with mine some years back, although one of the special nuts was broken off and I had a few other missing or broken parts. Fixed it with a Sunvisor Hardware kit from Corvette Central. They also sell a special nut driver tip but I don't remember getting it or using it. I think I jury-rigged the driver.

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Gerard F.]

Use a mini-speed bar

Tom,

Just remembered. Use one of those mini-speed bars used for removing tacks from wood, about 6" long. I think the notch is just about right to span the screw hole in the special nut. And then you can use it to pull tacks about the house for the wife. Heh, Heh, Heh!

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Wayne P.]

Re: Use a mini-speed bar

I modified a junk screwdriver many years ago. It has come in handy nearly everytime I traded Vettes. You DON'T need a visor kit. Why spend god money when a little tightening will fix it.