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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 09:32 AM
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Side Mirror Fell Off

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While driving my awesome old truck, my drivers side mirror FELL OFF! I turned around and dodged traffic to pick up the mirror. I’m sure the folks driving by thought I was crazy running out onto the highway to pick up my mirror!

Anyway, I need input as how to remove the driver side door panel to replace the mirror.

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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 09:40 AM
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The bolts that hold the mirror go in from the front of the door. You don't have to remove any panels, unless you want to remove the lower access to retrieve the broken piece.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 09:43 AM
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I ordered a replacement mirror from Dennis Carpenter. I see the two bolts for the mirror, just hope the broken piece doesn’t fall into the door when I remove the bolts. The broken piece rattling around in the door will drive me crazy.
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 10:12 AM
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Just pull off the lower access panel , reach in and remove the broken piece(s).
 
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 10:41 AM
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Is that a factory bracket? I remember those being heavy gauge steel.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by tripleframe
Is that a factory bracket? I remember those being heavy gauge steel.
Good question. Not sure if it’s the factory bracket. Sounds like it’s not.

The Dennis Carpenter replacement bracket looks heavier.

https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/trucks/exterior/outside-rearview-mirror/b6c-17696-s-1953-66-outside-rear-view-mirr?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign =11654029601&utm_content=116098449809&utm_term=&gc lid=EAIaIQobChMI75C7z4z_8wIV7m5vBB3nHwhdEAQYASABEg JmbPD_BwE







 
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 05:25 PM
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...they are die-cast, not steel....
 
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 06:03 PM
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The ones on my '64 look like they're 1/4" steel.
 
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Originally Posted by tripleframe
Is that a factory bracket? I remember those being heavy gauge steel.
At least in 1966 it was a chrome plated die cast part. Back in the 70's the driver side one broke on the truck that my dad bought new. I made a replacement out of steel and just painted it.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 07:53 PM
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Howdy
I installed my new Dennis Carpenter mirror. Everything fit perfect.





 
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 04:14 PM
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I hope that shiney chrome holds up better than my re-pops did. Well they match the patina on mine I guess.
 
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