NSW Corvettes

Technical Tips => Body Parts - Bodywork - Paint => Topic started by: MADLT1 on January 27, 2007, 01:59:57 PM

Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 27, 2007, 01:59:57 PM: ;33 ,heres a little project i am undertaking over the next week,so i think this is a common problem so i will take yous for a ride.;51 firstly my mirror flops down when i put the boot into the old girl;38so to fix it i will soak mirror in petrol for 24 hours:{this will make the glass loose and easy to remove;49 then look at problem, i am guessing loose rivet;40i will make a shim,fit it ,glue it,replace glass ,;50with glue;48,i will take pics and post them as i go;29,any tips as i go along (what type o glues,epoxy etc)will be a benifit to any one with a c3:luv so here goes the first step:) [IMG=700x525]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/MADLT1/matchstickmodels.jpg[/IMG]
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: jolinari on January 27, 2007, 04:25:23 PM: Hey Mad :24...It is quiet intresting what your are doing mate, :23 post pics as much as you can...
thanks dude
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on January 27, 2007, 11:31:15 PM: My left mirror is doing that to! Hope you find a cure! I was going to order a new one soon.
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 28, 2007, 02:26:15 PM: dont buy a new one dirty rat ,its a easy fix;42and a good excuse to get in the garage for a nice quiet drink;42 (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/MADLT1/matchstickmodels012.jpg)
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 28, 2007, 02:30:09 PM: OK next day the glass fell staight out,the silicone you see was still intact,just peel it away and wipe off,i thought about scrapeing it,but maybe you could scratch the mirror,so avoid that temtation:spook
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 28, 2007, 02:32:06 PM: (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/MADLT1/matchstickmodels014.jpg)
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 28, 2007, 02:36:44 PM: next get a paper clip;35cut the inside piece away with pliers:24with a flat head screw driver press down on a corner of that black tab:{then slide the clip behind the head of the rivet:xyou wont beleive the difference of the way the mirror now moves;49
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 28, 2007, 02:38:22 PM: if you look close you will see i have allready installed mine,just do the one side;54;54
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 28, 2007, 02:39:03 PM: (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/MADLT1/matchstickmodels013.jpg)
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 28, 2007, 02:42:10 PM: now to keep that sucker in there,evan though it is in very tight,you do not want to do this agian,get some metal epoxy,mix it ,put it all over that rivet,leave till tomorrow;52then we will put the mirror back in;42
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 28, 2007, 02:42:58 PM: (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/MADLT1/matchstickmodels015.jpg)
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: jolinari on January 28, 2007, 07:32:10 PM: intresting...got make sure this thread wont be pruned after 3 months
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on January 28, 2007, 07:40:18 PM: That's why I have moved it here to the tech tips section Joe.

Once mad has finished it, I'll redo the format with his pictures and have it loaded into new tech tips section on the WEBSITE called Tech Torque. Once I have enough Tech Tips like this I'll get the new Tech Torque switched on.

To give you an idea of what we are trying to achieve have a look at this site HERE. (http://www.camarofirebirdownersaustralia.com.au/techtips.html) This is the type of information we would like the members to come up with :)

Sorry for the digress Glenn. ;42
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: jolinari on January 28, 2007, 10:34:15 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Cameron 77C3
That's why I have moved it here to the tech tips section Joe.

Once mad has finished it, I'll redo the format with his pictures and have it loaded into new tech tips section on the WEBSITE called Tech Torque. Once I have enough Tech Tips like this I'll get the new Tech Torque switched on.

To give you an idea of what we are trying to achieve have a look at this site HERE. (http://www.camarofirebirdownersaustralia.com.au/techtips.html) This is the type of information we would like the members to come up with :)

Sorry for the digress Glenn. ;42

Great one!!! ;35
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: 69 DIRTY RAT on January 29, 2007, 12:56:36 PM: I even got some old spare ones to try it on first! Thanks MADLT1! good tip.
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 29, 2007, 05:23:04 PM: (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/MADLT1/matchstickmodels016.jpg)
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 29, 2007, 05:27:06 PM: ok ,NEXT DAY AND I HAVE SILICONE on the 4 pionts and then sit glass in place,press down firmly for about 5 seconds ,now let that set for another 24 hours,tomorrow we will place mirror back on door.;40
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 29, 2007, 05:27:26 PM: (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/MADLT1/matchstickmodels017.jpg)
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 29, 2007, 05:31:18 PM: just a tip,before you use the silicone,just give the chrome edge a clean,just in case it got some epoxy on it,that would be the time to clean away.
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: nifty on January 29, 2007, 10:49:55 PM: excellant tips...but i have to ask..how many people had a read of the specials on your paper?
i mean come on....26 bucks for an aluminium blind is pretty cheap.
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on January 29, 2007, 11:06:03 PM: Quote
Originally posted by nifty
excellant tips...but i have to ask..how many people had a read of the specials on your paper?
i mean come on....26 bucks for an aluminium blind is pretty cheap.

;56 ;56 ;56 ;56 ;56
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: jolinari on January 30, 2007, 01:22:42 AM: Quote
Originally posted by nifty
but i have to ask..how many people had a read of the specials on your paper?

hey nifty to be honest i got drifted little bit and was reading them as well ;41

and MAD it is bloody good tip mate!!!
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 30, 2007, 03:23:38 PM: ;56;56;56;56;56;56;56;56;56;56
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 30, 2007, 04:28:07 PM: ;33GUYS ,JOB DONE,and it feels real direct ,like once you put it in position it iant gunna move,hope this helps with the c3 peaple with metal mirrors,this is a easy fix,so have a go.:);)
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on January 30, 2007, 04:28:20 PM: (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/MADLT1/matchstickmodels018.jpg)
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on January 31, 2007, 02:17:09 PM: Well done squire. I'll copy and redo the layout and save it for the upcoming Tech Torque On the WEBSITE.
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: 72vet on February 05, 2007, 09:01:31 PM: Thanks for the tip glenn. Just finished reinstalling the mirror , too easy :spook :spook
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: RHD.68.l89 on February 05, 2007, 10:25:59 PM: Looks too easy, I might even do this myself, My mirrors flop around every time I exceed 90mph.
Ta!
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: smokem on February 05, 2007, 11:51:38 PM: should slow down ! ;41
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on February 05, 2007, 11:58:18 PM: Quote
Originally posted by smokem
should slow down ! ;41

Now thats the pot calling the kettle black. ;53
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on February 06, 2007, 03:57:19 PM: ;32thanks guys,glad to see afew people have tried it and saved some money,evan quicker than ordering a new one by the time it would arrive.:)we all know how expensive some parts can get for these beasts.;51
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: Ausrs on February 06, 2007, 10:36:01 PM: another thing you could do instead of the paperclip would be to drill it out and pop rivet it
OR install a self taper with locktite on it :)
had to do similar things in the past with fnord door handles and the pop rivet idea worked well
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: RHD.68.l89 on February 17, 2007, 09:08:25 AM: I have put the driver's side back on and there is a great improvement, Haven't had a chance to try the 90mph test yet but maybe at Easter. The Vette went back to the painter for some detailing before the reapplication of the Bra. Should get it back by Tuesday.
Thanks again!
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: MADLT1 on February 17, 2007, 09:13:52 AM: ;32good to hear,hey cam this maybe a good idea to put it in our magazine so more vett owners can get this message?;42
Title: floppy door mirror on 71
Post by: RHD.68.l89 on February 17, 2007, 09:55:09 AM: Quote
Originally posted by MADLT1
we all know how expensive some parts can get for these beasts.;51

Back in the late 80's a mirror was $175. They are cheaper now but back then I was browsing in an "english" parts store while my apprentice was getting parts for his Morry. Found a mirror in the bargain bin and asked what they wanted for it. He said "it needs a special bracket and screw, How about $10?" Oh, alright, I might be able to fab something to suit.......