Passenger Side Sport Mirror

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by Red Skylark, Mar 17, 2020.

  1. Red Skylark

    Red Skylark Well-Known Member

    I have seen when mounting the passenger side sport mirror on a car that did not come with it. That you need to put a support inside the door to keep metal from sagging. Do I need to find an original for the passenger side? Can I use a driver side and remove it from it from door and mount on passenger side. I know where a skylark is sitting in a junkyard or can I just make my own? Just curious on what you all have used.
     
  2. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    no. the 18 door skins will not sag.
     
  3. Red Skylark

    Red Skylark Well-Known Member

    So you are saying I don't need anything?
     
  4. yachtsmanbill

    yachtsmanbill Well-Known Member

    Without an interior back up, youll notice road vibrations etc. I laid out the holes, then made a plate for inside and attached it with some Loctite heavy duty construction adhesive. After two days of curing I pulled the screws and attached the mirror. Rock solid daddio! Without it, if somebody leans on that mirror its gonna bend the door skin... at the very least. ws

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  5. Red Skylark

    Red Skylark Well-Known Member

    Thanks dude!
     
  6. dynaflow

    dynaflow shiftless...

    ..even painted it to match! Good to have you back...:)
     
  7. yachtsmanbill

    yachtsmanbill Well-Known Member

    Thanks John! I have this anal tendency to paint everything I do/make. Even a piece of wood on the boat, gets all 6 sides finished before an install. Sometimes its for the finish, other times its just a barrier coat... ws
     
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