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I have a nice outside rearview mirror, but I don't know how to install the thing. The mirror is odd. It has a rectangular mounting bracket that goes through a rectangular hole in the door of the truck. It some how bolts to the inside of the door. Can anyone help me with instructions, photos or suggestions.
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Nice truck! I noticed from your first photos you had diffrent mirrors. Do you have any instructions or wisdom to help me install my mirror? The #&%@ mirrors I have can only show me the side of my truck.
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You aren't making any sense.
Look at Speeds Picture & tell us if your mirror is mounted like that or not.
If so, just unscrew the two bolts that are shown in Speeds picture & replace w/ your other mirror.
If it isn't attached to the door as per Speeds picture, Please describe in detail where it is located & how it is attached to the door.
You aren't making any sense.
Look at Speeds Picture & tell us if your mirror is mounted like that or not.
If so, just unscrew the two bolts that are shown in Speeds picture & replace w/ your other mirror.
If it isn't attached to the door as per Speeds picture, Please describe in detail where it is located & how it is attached to the door.
Originally posted by cheinz46
I didn't take the mirrors off yet. They are mounted to low on the door to be covering the mounting hole for the new mirror.
I didn't take the mirrors off yet. They are mounted to low on the door to be covering the mounting hole for the new mirror.
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We are having a communication problem. The hole in the door for the new mirror is not there on my truck. To install the mirror, I need to know the precise location of the hole. I have no template or access to a truck with this type of mirror to make a template or take measurements. Bolting the mirror to the door won't be a problem unless I cut the hole in the wrong spot.
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The doors on all '57-'60 F & M series trucks came from the factory w/ the hole already punched.
If the mirror wasn't installed in the hole it was plugged w/ a rubber grommet.
Mine was one such as this, Uncle had the adjustable arm trailer mirrors option installed on the M-100, so a rubber was placed into the unused hole.
Your are looking at the picture Speed posted are you not?
You shouldn't need a templet because the hole should already be there, unless of course a previous owner bondoed or welded it over.
Open your door & look on the insideot it to see if there is any trace of bondo or a weld job in the proper location for the hole.
That should give you a good hint about where it was & if it's just bondo, all you have to do is knock it out.
The doors on all '57-'60 F & M series trucks came from the factory w/ the hole already punched.
If the mirror wasn't installed in the hole it was plugged w/ a rubber grommet.
Mine was one such as this, Uncle had the adjustable arm trailer mirrors option installed on the M-100, so a rubber was placed into the unused hole.
Your are looking at the picture Speed posted are you not?
You shouldn't need a templet because the hole should already be there, unless of course a previous owner bondoed or welded it over.
Open your door & look on the insideot it to see if there is any trace of bondo or a weld job in the proper location for the hole.
That should give you a good hint about where it was & if it's just bondo, all you have to do is knock it out.
Originally posted by cheinz46
We are having a communication problem. The hole in the door for the new mirror is not there on my truck. To install the mirror, I need to know the precise location of the hole. I have no template or access to a truck with this type of mirror to make a template or take measurements. Bolting the mirror to the door won't be a problem unless I cut the hole in the wrong spot.
We are having a communication problem. The hole in the door for the new mirror is not there on my truck. To install the mirror, I need to know the precise location of the hole. I have no template or access to a truck with this type of mirror to make a template or take measurements. Bolting the mirror to the door won't be a problem unless I cut the hole in the wrong spot.
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Chuck, somebody put 67-72 ford truck ones on there(picked up a LMC truck catalog and saw on the back of there!) Col is correct about all had holes. If the magnet still picks up metal right there, I can give you the measurements if needed. -4speed
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Cool, and check out those 55 Fairlane hubcaps!!
Good luck on cutting that hole. I would suggest a dremel with a small thin rotay cutting disk. Measure at least three times before you cut it though. John
Good luck on cutting that hole. I would suggest a dremel with a small thin rotay cutting disk. Measure at least three times before you cut it though. John
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4speed, if you can send me the measurements on this install, I would be very greatful. I can cut the hole with ease. Putting it where it should be and making it the right size is another matter. I might turn this thing into a curb feeler. Thanks everyone
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How 'bout some pics with the tape measure in it? That way you can eyeball and be precise
I'll take 'em tomorrow. Just e-mail me your e-mail address. just click on my profile at the bottom. -4speed
I'll take 'em tomorrow. Just e-mail me your e-mail address. just click on my profile at the bottom. -4speed