New RH Mirror Installed ..... Dino is Happy!
Yesterday I swapped out my older RH mirror with one of the new ones, and it sure looks good. The one I had is a repro I bought way back, and it still looked good but there is nothing like New Chrome! It reminded me that the RH mirror along with a couple other items is why I got into bringing in the parts cars 20+ years ago. My car came with the dealer installed RH mirror, however, when I bought it in 1996 it only had the base remaining. The prior owner said one of his children had pulled on the arm and broke it off. Back then USA Parts sold them ($129 if memory serves) and bought a replacement. So, here I am 20 years later replacing and upgrading the mirror again, but this time I was able to do a big order and help customers and fellow 63/64 owners. So... here is 'Dino' with RH mirror with the new chrome shine!
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by 2o93f8rdftyzj on
-
Looks good Jason, can't wait for mine to get here.
-
Permalink Reply by Chet Lazzarino on
-
Thanks for the info on the passenger side mirror. I bough one the other day, and was going to install it.The one that was on the car was old and needed replacing.Just one problem The one i took of ,was attached with two sheet metal screws. The new mirror has no holes to attach to the door . I guess when the car was new, the buyer never went for the option. Any ideas??
Thanks, Chet
-
-
Hmm, not sure I understand what you mean. The mirror has one bracket and one hole with a bolt. The mirror will not be fastened by sheet metal screws.
If you don't have the original holes in the door you need to drill new ones. You can follow Jasons rights side mirror fitting and also ask Russ for a copy of his template.
-
-
Chet the one you had on the car is not a Cadillac mirror. It was a parts store mirror. Dave
-
-
As a side note; The Series 75 and CC used a different door mirror. They were screwed onto the door.
-
-
Russ thanks for the correct information. Can you post a photo of that mirror so I know for the future. Thanks Dave
-
Permalink Reply by Jason Edge on
-
-
Tony
A couple of photos from a NOS mirror that sold on ebay recently. At least they give the hole size.
-
-
It looks like the 59-60 mirror.
-
-
-
Tony
A step drill bit (Harbor Freight has them) makes the smoothest holes in sheetmetal. Starts out small and progressively makes a larger hole. I have planned to make a template by removing the drivers mirror and making a tracing similar to the one in the photo and just reversing it on the passenger door.
-
-
Jason, do I read this post about the passenger mirror on Dino correct. you have extra mirrors. If you do, do you have both sides new? Thanks
Photos
Members
Forum
My '64 Deville Radio Rebuilt and Upgraded.
Started by Michael Vogler in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard 2 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
My original '64 Devile radio has been rebuild and upgraded. Can't wait to get in back in the car!https://youtu.be/DgYqoV290KwContinue
cornering lights
Started by Larry Rees in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony Prichard 2 hours ago. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Neither of my cornering lights are working. I started by focusing on drivers side. I removed the entire assembly and cleaned it up, replaced the wire to the socket, cleaned and lubricated the socket…Continue
1964 Cadillac Tilt steering wheel
Started by Doug Scarrow in For Sale 9 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Just listed nice 1964 Cadillac steering wheel for tilt column https://www.ebay.com/itm/266781070358. $150 plus $25 USA shippingContinue
Current 1963/64 Cadillac Listings on eBay
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge yesterday. 0 Replies 5 Likes
To see all 1963/64 Cadillacs Listed on eBay in the USA…Continue
Tags: ebay
Blog Posts
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?
Vintage Air AC
Posted by Chase on March 21, 2024 at 5:55am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hey everyone, has anybody done a Vintage Air AC/Heat setup in their car? I want to bypass the old vacuum setup and go with a Vintage Air Gen 2 model. Before I get started, does anyone have any experience with this? (Which model to go with, do’s and dont’s, etc.) It looks pretty involved. Any and all info/pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
accumulator dryer
Posted by CHRIS CARLSON on December 6, 2023 at 10:54am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Who rebuilds original AC accumulator dryers for 1964 Cadillac? I have been on Classic auto air in Tampa FL wait list for over a year , There is one on Old air products web site that looks very similar to the original # 21-4214A but states it fits 1962 Gm cars, The one recommended for a 1964 Cadillac is half the length 21-4215A What is everyone using ? I would prefer to be as original as possible. Thanks
'63 Eldorado trumpet horn + 2 standard horns restoration
Posted by Les Eastling on November 15, 2023 at 10:34am 1 Comment 0 Likes
My son, unbeknownst to me, had all three of the horns on our 1963 Eldorado completely restored. We had recently added the Eldorado trumpet horn to the two standard horns and the sound was not very good... we had heard good ones so we knew something was not right... but there was not much we could do to get better sound from the 3 horns.
There is a restoration service called The Horn Works who my son…
ContinueEvents
© 2024 Created by Jason Edge.
Powered by
