Need measurement for inside mirror button
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Need measurement for inside mirror button
As it said I need measurement for inside mirror button to remount the mirror.
If I can get the measurement from the outside chrome from the left & right sides to the center and from the top chrome to center of button.
This should get me close to where it needs to be mounted.
I have had others mounted in the wrong place from a glass shop and cont not use the visors as they hit the mirror.
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Dave ----
If I can get the measurement from the outside chrome from the left & right sides to the center and from the top chrome to center of button.
This should get me close to where it needs to be mounted.
I have had others mounted in the wrong place from a glass shop and cont not use the visors as they hit the mirror.
Thanks
Dave ----
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Mine is an 1981 also, the mirrow mount is 6 1/2 inches from the top of the windshield on the inside, it is 30 1/2 inches from the
drivers side and 30 inches from the passenger side. All the measurments were taken from the inside of the windshield.
drivers side and 30 inches from the passenger side. All the measurments were taken from the inside of the windshield.
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I got 2 at about 6" from top, 1 at 3" and 2 about centered left right..
That gets me a starting place
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No, I'd say that is easily 10+ inches. Something is wrong with your ruler.
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After getting measurements from members, marking the outside of the glass and checking if the visors cleared I mount the button to the glass.
It said to give 30 min before mounting the mirror but going to give it a day or so just to make sure.
It also said 1 drop of glue to the button but after on the glass it looks like it could have been a good size drop or 2 little ones. If it does not stick I know for next time I guess.
The mirror I have is the small 10" non-day / night but will keep an eye open for the 12" and if it is a D/N great but not worried if not.
If the outside mirrors were better placed, more forward on the doors but the vent frame is then in the middle, I would not even think of re-mounting the inside mirror.
Thanks for the measurements.
Dave ----
It said to give 30 min before mounting the mirror but going to give it a day or so just to make sure.
It also said 1 drop of glue to the button but after on the glass it looks like it could have been a good size drop or 2 little ones. If it does not stick I know for next time I guess.
The mirror I have is the small 10" non-day / night but will keep an eye open for the 12" and if it is a D/N great but not worried if not.
If the outside mirrors were better placed, more forward on the doors but the vent frame is then in the middle, I would not even think of re-mounting the inside mirror.
Thanks for the measurements.
Dave ----
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After getting measurements from members, marking the outside of the glass and checking if the visors cleared I mount the button to the glass.
It said to give 30 min before mounting the mirror but going to give it a day or so just to make sure.
It also said 1 drop of glue to the button but after on the glass it looks like it could have been a good size drop or 2 little ones. If it does not stick I know for next time I guess.
The mirror I have is the small 10" non-day / night but will keep an eye open for the 12" and if it is a D/N great but not worried if not.
If the outside mirrors were better placed, more forward on the doors but the vent frame is then in the middle, I would not even think of re-mounting the inside mirror.
Thanks for the measurements.
Dave ----
It said to give 30 min before mounting the mirror but going to give it a day or so just to make sure.
It also said 1 drop of glue to the button but after on the glass it looks like it could have been a good size drop or 2 little ones. If it does not stick I know for next time I guess.
The mirror I have is the small 10" non-day / night but will keep an eye open for the 12" and if it is a D/N great but not worried if not.
If the outside mirrors were better placed, more forward on the doors but the vent frame is then in the middle, I would not even think of re-mounting the inside mirror.
Thanks for the measurements.
Dave ----
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Going to work at 3am the traffic is not bad on the highway but going home I take back roads because the outside mirrors are that bad in traffic.
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