Installing passenger side mirror, How to mark where side mirror goes Options

[jeeperjohn56]

Okay guys, need to install a passenger side mirror on my white car and don't want to screw up the door. Does anybody have the measurement on where too put it? This will be a stock 914 mirror. Any picture's would be appreciated. Thanks John (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[type47]

Take the door panel off and find the nuts for the mirror screws that are welded on the inside of the door skin (?, the door metal). try to get a punch/nail/drift/something that will be able to make an outward dimple on the door skin when you tap it. locate the nail/drift thingy in the hole where the threads are in the nut, center as best you can, then tap gently to try to get a slight raised outward mark on the outside. When both are marked, go to the outside of the door skin and carefully drill the hole where the mark is. You might end up re-dimpling the skin on the outside so the drill bit doesn't walk around on your nicely painted door skin. You can start with small holes and gradually open it up until it's the correct size (6mm if I recall). Paint hole and area to prevent rust. The screws are supposed to be 6mm oval head Phillips; I found flat head 6mm Phillips at local hardware store. There is also a base gasket between the mirror base and the door skin.