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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:53 am    Post subject: How Do I Remove ‘77 Pass. Conv. Mirror? Reply with quote

I cannot get gas pliers to turn the large two-sided nut that holds the assembly to the door. Any suggestions? There’s not much room because the nut is shallow and it’s right up against the window frame. Maybe a different type of wrench?

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:44 am    Post subject: Re: How Do I Remove ‘77 Pass. Conv. Mirror? Reply with quote

Grind down the correct size wrench (make it as thin as you can).
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:00 am    Post subject: Re: How Do I Remove ‘77 Pass. Conv. Mirror? Reply with quote

Pekoe2053 wrote:
I cannot get gas pliers to turn the large two-sided nut that holds the assembly to the door.

What's gas pliers? I've never had issues with mirror R&R on my 1971 Convertible, just protect the paint with masking tape.

I would typically remove the arm from the mount first.


Michael Ambrozik wrote:
Grind down the correct size wrench (make it as thin as you can).

Great idea!!!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 6:04 pm    Post subject: Re: How Do I Remove ‘77 Pass. Conv. Mirror? Reply with quote

Cusser wrote:
Pekoe2053 wrote:
I cannot get gas pliers to turn the large two-sided nut that holds the assembly to the door.

What's gas pliers? I've never had issues with mirror R&R on my 1971 Convertible, just protect the paint with masking tape.

I would typically remove the arm from the mount first.


Michael Ambrozik wrote:
Grind down the correct size wrench (make it as thin as you can).

Great idea!!!


Channel lock pliers. I’ll try the grinding down a wrench.

Thanks!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:22 pm    Post subject: Re: How Do I Remove ‘77 Pass. Conv. Mirror? Reply with quote

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Cusser wrote:
Pekoe2053 wrote:
I cannot get gas pliers to turn the large two-sided nut that holds the assembly to the door.

What's gas pliers?


Channel lock pliers.


How the #$^$#@#$^&*$#@@@$%**%$@$%&*&%^# were we supposed to know that?????

Never, never use the correct tool for the job, would make it too easy !!!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 6:46 am    Post subject: Re: How Do I Remove ‘77 Pass. Conv. Mirror? Reply with quote

I've heard them referred to as waterpump pliers.

Channel lock is a brand name , not a type.

Slip joint pliers.
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