My sub-$20 mirror "relocation" solution
05-03-2007, 05:19 AM
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Here is my version of the do it yourself mirror mount. Please excuse the long bolt, I will be changing it shortly. This is not perfected yet tas I get some vibration, but I am now legal to drive with the doors off. Thanks for the idea because I almost spent the $70.00 on the mopar mount.
Mirror- $7.00 (Autozone)
Bracket- $3.00 ( Home Depot)
Bolt and Rubber- Free
Mirror- $7.00 (Autozone)
Bracket- $3.00 ( Home Depot)
Bolt and Rubber- Free
The only problem with that mount style I see is taking it on and off. Is it a pain?
05-03-2007, 06:44 AM
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Awesome. You guys have some great solutions and have inspired me to build my own this weekend. 
Not that it took much inspiration as I really don't want to pay >$100 to buy some prefabbed ones.
I'll post some pics when I get mine up (assuming my design comes out different).
Not that it took much inspiration as I really don't want to pay >$100 to buy some prefabbed ones. I'll post some pics when I get mine up (assuming my design comes out different).
05-03-2007, 02:47 PM
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-Jerry
05-03-2007, 07:11 PM
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05-04-2007, 04:50 AM
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Nah, actually it is quite easy. Get the torx head needed for the exterior windshield brace and mount the mirror using the exsisting bolts and I suggest using some kind of gasket (Rubber) to prevent the metal of the brace from desstroying the paint. I have made one change to my design and that was adding an angle brace to the mount to stop the vibration. I will post a photo shortly. Take care.
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05-05-2007, 01:53 PM
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05-05-2007, 08:18 PM
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T40 actually the same size needed to take the hardtop bolts out. It takes just a few min to put them on and off. I think that is is just about the same as a door hinge mount. If I had a sof top I may not have done it this way but I will be removing/replacing the top and doors at the same time so while the torx is out It is a simple matter to put the mirrors on or off.
05-14-2007, 04:31 PM
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Update
Hey ya'll I had a bit of a problem the other day with my mirror, the silver mirror that I bought decided to fall apart the other day. The glass fell out. However it was easily solved. I bought a different mirror and it turned out for the better. Here are the picks after a little flat black paint.
05-25-2007, 07:19 PM
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Hey ya'll I had a bit of a problem the other day with my mirror, the silver mirror that I bought decided to fall apart the other day. The glass fell out. However it was easily solved. I bought a different mirror and it turned out for the better. Here are the picks after a little flat black paint.
I sent a PM asking where you got your stuff...only later noticing you answered that question already. Cool beans...
