New RH Mirror Installed ..... Dino is Happy!

[Jason Edge]

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!

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Looks good Jason, can't wait for mine to get here.

[Chet Lazzarino]

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

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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.

[259hmccgp0k5b]

Chet the one you had on the car is not a Cadillac mirror. It was a parts store mirror. Dave

[3ft7bqmb7dryo]

As a side note; The Series 75 and CC used a different door mirror. They were screwed onto the door.

[259hmccgp0k5b]

Russ thanks for the correct information. Can you post a photo of that mirror so I know for the future. Thanks Dave

[Jason Edge]

Here is a picture a couple of 75 Series mirrors.

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Tony

A couple of photos from a NOS mirror that sold on ebay recently.  At least they give the hole size.

[259hmccgp0k5b]

It looks like the 59-60 mirror.

[Jason Edge]

Dave ..... Good Call!  It looks like the 59-60 mirror because it is the 1959-60 mirror. This mirror was used for all 1959 and 1960 Body Styles, and the 1961 to 1965 75 Series. See below from MPB:

 

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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.

[3n49omug8n28i]

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