 My outside driver's door mirror mount is toast, The crap you find as you work on these cars. Have a look at this |
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| URY914 |
 Oct 19 2009, 08:04 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind.  Group: Members Posts: 121,115 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None  |
The after market mirror (Baby Tornado) broke off the other day on my daily driver. So I sourced a OEM mirror from TC. I got home and figured this would be a 30 install back to original condition. But nooooooooooooooooo
One of the several previous owners decided to totally screw up the original mounting holes by drilling out the threads in the door. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Now what in the hell do I do to fix this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I don't want to tap what is left as I would need to drill the holes in the mirror base larger and use different screws. I'm thinking of takng 6mm nuts and filing them down and pushing/beating them into the holes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) I also need to fill the 1/4" holes left over from the other mirror and of course I need to clean up the rust that has started. The shit that you find as you work on these cars.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| campbellcj |
Oct 21 2009, 12:56 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,550 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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I just did the same thing (ditched the bulky Vitaloni's) and fortunately my threads were OK, just clogged with paint. However now I have the ugly holes in the door to close up. For now I just painted some little rubber body plugs and used those. On balance I've probably filled as many holes in this darn car as I've drilled myself...the joy of PO's.
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URY914 My outside driver's door mirror mount is toast Oct 19 2009, 08:04 PM
KELTY360 :stooges:
We need a DAPO smilie! Oct 19 2009, 08:07 PM GeorgeRud You should be able to repair the drilled holes by ... Oct 19 2009, 08:15 PM
URY914
You should be able to repair the drilled holes by... Oct 19 2009, 08:24 PM GeorgeRud The gasket should take up some of the distance. O... Oct 19 2009, 08:28 PM SirAndy
The gasket should take up some of the distance. ... Oct 19 2009, 09:43 PM URY914 I'll look in to it, thanks Oct 19 2009, 08:31 PM yeahmag I'd vote for rivnuts too. I love them... Oct 19 2009, 09:16 PM yeahmag I'd vote for rivnuts too. I love them... Oct 19 2009, 09:19 PM URY914 You love them 2x Oct 19 2009, 09:32 PM yeahmag I've been told if I love them 3x I'd have ... Oct 19 2009, 09:34 PM type47 Why couldn't you use a washer and a nut or com... Oct 20 2009, 07:26 AM URY914
Why couldn't you use a washer and a nut or co... Oct 20 2009, 07:38 AM FourBlades Weld up all the holes. Redrill the holes you want... Oct 20 2009, 07:46 AM URY914 Anyone remember the "Wordless Workshop" ... Oct 20 2009, 08:39 PM URY914 :DRUNK: Oct 20 2009, 08:39 PM jk76.914
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You can get oval head stainless screws... Oct 21 2009, 07:03 AM carr914 :clap2: Oct 20 2009, 08:58 PM tracks914 Go down to your local scrap yard and get a set of ... Oct 20 2009, 09:14 PM URY914 I can get stainless steel 1/4" screws at any... Oct 21 2009, 07:08 AM |
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