Hello gang, I have a question re: my side mirrors.
They are tight to the car body, but the mirrors are loose, in terms of every time the door is closed the mirror alignment is moved and I have to roll the window down to reset the site line.
Any way to tighten the 'ball'?
Was thinking of using some lock tight or something that might help.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Chevy Bowtie Mirrors
- bbodie52
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Re: Chevy Bowtie Mirrors
Here are some suggestions from another Corvair website that may work...
So How do I Tighten my floppy rear view mirrors?
http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,526011
So How do I Tighten my floppy rear view mirrors?
http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,526011
Brad Bodie
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Re: Chevy Bowtie Mirrors
You can glue them in place. There is also an article in the CORSA Tech Guide vol.2 on repairing them but its pretty involved. Personally I would glue them or buy new ones.
Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
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1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
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Re: Chevy Bowtie Mirrors
If you choose to replace the mirror, they can be found on page 303 of the online catalog...
http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog ... w_page=303
Part number C7932: 63-65 OUTSIDE MIRROR W/BOWTIE-EXACT REPR *SUGG MOUNTING KIT-C7934, FITS LEFT OR RIGHT
Weight: 2 lbs 0 oz
Catalog Page(s): 303
Price:
1 - 1 $ 55.60
2+ $ 51.75
Part number C7933: 66-67 OUTSIDE MIRROR W/BOWTIE-ALSO ORDER MOUNTING KIT C8042- WILL FIT LEFT OR RT
Weight: 2 lbs 0 oz
Catalog Page(s): 303
Price:
1 - 1 $ 59.80
2+ $ 56.85
http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog ... w_page=303
Part number C7932: 63-65 OUTSIDE MIRROR W/BOWTIE-EXACT REPR *SUGG MOUNTING KIT-C7934, FITS LEFT OR RIGHT
Weight: 2 lbs 0 oz
Catalog Page(s): 303
Price:
1 - 1 $ 55.60
2+ $ 51.75
Part number C7933: 66-67 OUTSIDE MIRROR W/BOWTIE-ALSO ORDER MOUNTING KIT C8042- WILL FIT LEFT OR RT
Weight: 2 lbs 0 oz
Catalog Page(s): 303
Price:
1 - 1 $ 59.80
2+ $ 56.85
Brad Bodie
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Re: Chevy Bowtie Mirrors
Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
Re: Chevy Bowtie Mirrors
Mine were so loose that driving along I would check my mirror and only see the ground. I pulled the snap ring that holds the mirror in and found that the friction is provided by a plate with a piece of nylon/plastic held in place by a piece of metal riveted to the mirror housing. My plastic was all smushed (a technical term) out. I bought new mirrors...it was easier and they look better than the old ones that were showing their age.
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