Pass side view mirror Options

[SKL1]

Thinking of putting a side view mirror on pass side of my '73. If I remember correctly when havin the panel off, the nuts are welded in place on the inside for the screws aren't they? Even though it would pain me to do it, you could drill from the inside through those to create the holes?
Can you just turn the mirror around to use a spare mirror from the driver's side, or it a different part number for right (pass) side?

I may chicken out when it comes to drilling the holes though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[mepstein]

Loosen the nut under the mirror base. Sometimes the joints are so tight and corroded, you have to disassemble the mirror which does require removing by the seal around the glass.

[ThreeV8s]

Loosen the nut under the mirror base. Sometimes the joints are so tight and corroded, you have to disassemble the mirror which does require removing by the seal around the glass.

Thanks! I got the nut loose. Once that is done and the base is disconnected, does the mirror itself twist on the tube that is attached to it or is it not meant to turn without loosening something inside first? I just want to make sure i’m not breaking anything.

[mepstein]

Loosen the nut under the mirror base. Sometimes the joints are so tight and corroded, you have to disassemble the mirror which does require removing by the seal around the glass.

Thanks! I got the nut loose. Once that is done and the base is disconnected, does the mirror itself twist on the tube that is attached to it or is it not meant to turn without loosening something inside first? I just want to make sure i’m not breaking anything.

The base will turn with the nut loose. If the mirror doesn’t turn easily on the other end of the angled arm, you need to remove the mirror glass to get at the other nut. Don’t force it, the stainless steel back is easily damaged.

The clamping mechanism is basically the same on each end of the angled arm.

Also, the ss mirror back polishes up nicely with mother’s polish.

[ThreeV8s]

Loosen the nut under the mirror base. Sometimes the joints are so tight and corroded, you have to disassemble the mirror which does require removing by the seal around the glass.

Thanks! I got the nut loose. Once that is done and the base is disconnected, does the mirror itself twist on the tube that is attached to it or is it not meant to turn without loosening something inside first? I just want to make sure i’m not breaking anything.

The base will turn with the nut loose. If the mirror doesn’t turn easily on the other end of the angled arm, you need to remove the mirror glass to get at the other nut. Don’t force it, the stainless steel back is easily damaged.

The clamping mechanism is basically the same on each end of the angled arm.

Also, the ss mirror back polishes up nicely with mother’s polish.

Thank you again...looks like I’ll be takibg it apart.

[mepstein]

Loosen the nut under the mirror base. Sometimes the joints are so tight and corroded, you have to disassemble the mirror which does require removing by the seal around the glass.

Thanks! I got the nut loose. Once that is done and the base is disconnected, does the mirror itself twist on the tube that is attached to it or is it not meant to turn without loosening something inside first? I just want to make sure i’m not breaking anything.

The base will turn with the nut loose. If the mirror doesn’t turn easily on the other end of the angled arm, you need to remove the mirror glass to get at the other nut. Don’t force it, the stainless steel back is easily damaged.

The clamping mechanism is basically the same on each end of the angled arm.

Also, the ss mirror back polishes up nicely with mother’s polish.

Thank you again...looks like I’ll be takibg it apart.

Use your fingernails to remove the trim ring on mirror. A hard tool will damage the ss back. Lube all the metal parts with oil or grease.

[ThreeV8s]

Loosen the nut under the mirror base. Sometimes the joints are so tight and corroded, you have to disassemble the mirror which does require removing by the seal around the glass.

Thanks! I got the nut loose. Once that is done and the base is disconnected, does the mirror itself twist on the tube that is attached to it or is it not meant to turn without loosening something inside first? I just want to make sure i’m not breaking anything.

The base will turn with the nut loose. If the mirror doesn’t turn easily on the other end of the angled arm, you need to remove the mirror glass to get at the other nut. Don’t force it, the stainless steel back is easily damaged.

The clamping mechanism is basically the same on each end of the angled arm.

Also, the ss mirror back polishes up nicely with mother’s polish.

Thank you again...looks like I’ll be takibg it apart.

Use your fingernails to remove the trim ring on mirror. A hard tool will damage the ss back. Lube all the metal parts with oil or grease.

Thanks again to @mepstein for the advice. I figured I’d provide some tips here for the knuckle-draggers like me who find things like this to be challenging.

To loosen the base nut of one of these, you will need a very narrow 10 mm socket to access and loosen the nut. Mine did not fit. I had luck borrowing from a friend who has a light duty ratchet set.

To get the retaining ring off, I manipulated the ring with one hand and slid an old health insurance card between the glass and the ring (a credit card would not fit). Once I got that in there, I was able to get the ring off with some patience.

From there, I got the mirror away from the plastic seat and then got the seat out. After spraying penetrating oil, I was able to get the arm moving freely.

Since I now have the glass out, I cannot justify putting the old glass back in, so I ordered 2 from 914rubber as the other side is in similar condition. Pretty sure I told the mrs. recently that I was done buying stuff for this car for a while. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) Anyway, this is one of my winter projects planned for my car and hope my tips help others. The pic below shows it broken down.