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Topic: Side Mirror Installation--Non- remote
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rdw40
Journeyman Posts: 44
From: Hockessin, DE USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 01-06-2003 08:40 PM
   
I was going to install a passenger side mirror to match the original on the drivers side. It was recommended that I place a nut on the inside of the door for each of the two screws, but I cannot get my hand in there after removing the door panel. Is there a secret to do this, or did they originally install with blind rivets, etc. Thank you.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-06-2003 10:00 PM
The originals were mounted with long sheet metal screws with a polished phillips head  ------------------
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1880
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-07-2003 06:08 AM
On my small collection of 67/8 doors, the three driver's side doors have threaded inserts that go through two holes in the top of the door, and are then welded in place. These take the long screws. I removed a couple of these and added them to my passenger's door. I assume these are original 'cos they're on all three of the doors.
In my 2001 NPD calatogue, they have a photo of what I think is one of these inserts, but I can't see a part number.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5781
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-07-2003 07:22 AM
Both doors on my 68 have them. Any idea what size screw or sheetmetal trim screw, or what ever, they take. The driver door is a remote.
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 280
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-07-2003 03:42 PM
If you can rent an aircraft "Rivnut" tool, a rivnut is the perfect solution. The tool fastens a nut into the sheet metal from the front side like a pop rivet. These come in a variety of steel and aluminum sizes. Rivnuts are cheap but the installation tool isn't.
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