Just about every time I close the driver door on my '67, the mirror shifts out of alignment. The mirror seems fairly tight on the ball, and adjusts smoothly, but won't stay put more than 2-3 door closures. Is there any way to tighten it, or maybe "super-glue" it on the ball once it's set where it should be? It is the original mirror assembly, and I'd rather not change it out for a reproduction. All ideas appreciated.
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Re: Outside door mirror won't stay put
Behind the mirror is a piece of spring steel held in place by a couple of rivets. The rivets work loose over time and the spring steel starts to slip and lose friction against the ball. You can remove the mirror by carefully pushing in on the mirror ( it will give a little) and removing the metal retainer ring. Then you can drill out the rivets and replace with screws. Reinstall the mirror in reverse. I should last another 30 years. Jim -
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Jeff,
There are two Restorer articles on this subject. The attachment below is my article from 2005 as a draft:
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/attachme...5&d=1252988915
There is a later article in 2008 which replaced the rivet studs with screws, which I think works better then my method for longevity. I'm sure Jeff Salz will chime in.
I found that just giving the rivets a couple of bangs lasts about 2 years.Jerry Fuccillo
1967 327/300 Convertible since 1968Comment
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Jerry:
You've said it all. Both approaches work. Mine still remains tight after several years of Michigan "roads".
JeffComment
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Jeff,
Check your email. The pdf file of the Jeff Salz article was too large to upload/post here...sent email direct to you.Comment
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Gerard and Vinnie...... Thanks for the insight. I have looked at both techniques, and it doesn't appear too difficult. I will give this a go this weekend, and hopefully fix this dilemma.
Thanks again for the help. NCRS rocks!1967 Coupe 427-390 w/airComment
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Update:
Mirror was disassembled per Gerard's method. I took a 1/4" pin punch and "mushroomed" the the rivets slightly more with 2-3 smart smacks with a hammer. It tightened right up. Reassembled, remounted, and it seems to work as new. Hopefully this fix will last my lifetime.
Pics are attached. The whole process was actually fairly simple. The mirror is dated Oct 66, and the car was built F23 (Jan 23, 1967) #8902. Bought the car in 1979, unrestored, but wonder if this mirror is the one originally installed; would have thought is should have had a Jan 67 dated mirror. Any opinions?Last edited by Jeff B.; March 27, 2010, 08:55 AM.1967 Coupe 427-390 w/airComment
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Jeff,
You are fine with an October mirror date on a January car. Within the 6 months.
My original glass was dated January 67 (1-DMI-67) for a June 67 car, almost pushing the 6 month envelope. Guaranteed original factory.
Glad it was a snap to fix. I have to redo mine.Jerry Fuccillo
1967 327/300 Convertible since 1968Comment
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Wasn't there a '67 model year production range when no bowtie was cast into the chrome ?
Speaking as one who knows almost nothing about '67's
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Wayne,
The 67 JG says from approx VIN 8000 to10500, you see both the bowtie and non bowtie mirrors. After VIN 10500, no bowtie.
But who knows
Jerry Fuccillo
1967 327/300 Convertible since 1968Comment
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