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Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:48 pm

Quick question guys, how would I remove the rearview mirror on my 68 fastback? I'm replacing the windshield seal and need that sucker outa the way.

Sun Mar 21, 2004 4:06 pm

Just look right at it. Should be a couple of phillips head scews holding it in place. Remove them and it comes right out.

Sun Mar 21, 2004 5:07 pm

They got rid of the screws by then, it's just the PULL style

Seriously just grab it towards the base and give it a good tug it will come right out.

Sun Mar 21, 2004 5:24 pm

I think you need to twist it less than a quarter turn to the left or right before you pull.

Sun Mar 21, 2004 5:38 pm

CAREFULLY :shock: #-o

Sun Mar 21, 2004 9:59 pm

DO NOT TWIST IT!!!'

Sorry for the shouting but I busted one but good doing just that. I also broke one pulling too close to the mirror. Pull away from the window holding as close to the window as possible. Perhaps using a large slot driver to encourage it. The spring mechanism is really strong so please be careful.
Cheers

Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:29 am

Quote: CAREFULLY
No kidding.A previous owner of my fasty(RIP) ripped the RVM out and left the base in. I had a heck of a time pulling it out. It took 2 screwdrivers and a pair of pliers to remove it.

Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:31 pm

Thanks everyone, gave 'er a quick tap from my rubber mallet and she came right out no problem. Now just gotta worry about getting it back in?

Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:41 pm

Going back in is not a problem. Line it up and smack it in with your rubber mallet. I used the heel of my hand. It took me 3 sharp smacks and it popped right in.
Cheers

Tue Mar 23, 2004 6:37 pm

Yeah, it just pops back in. By the way Annie, I like your avatar. :D

Tue Mar 23, 2004 10:40 pm

Thanks Bobnotch, I purchased Photoshop Elements so that I can resize photos for our Rafting Co. and found that I could use it to resize photos for the internet. Good fun.
I will post a photo of what I did to my rear view mirror. Definitly not stock. I love it but not stock.
Cheers