Side Mirror Question

chinarider · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 2:25 pm Post subject: Side Mirror Question

OK - what am I missing here: I bought a set of the front door hinge/sideview mirror mounts from the Thing Shop. I have both left and right stock Thing sideview mirrors. When I tried to screw the mirrors into their mounts, the threads just didn't take. Were different size threads produced? Anyone run into this problem, or have a solution?
Thanks!!!

edgy · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:12 pm Post subject:

I haven't seen this problem. I have used a bolt to chase the threads when really rusty. Can't remember the size of the bolt. Do you have a 73 or a 74?
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chinarider · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:49 pm Post subject:

It's a 73. Fortunately I don't have to deal with rust on this one, but I don't want to force them in place and risk stripping the lighter metal of the mirror thread.

germansupplyscott · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:56 am Post subject:

did you buy the expensive mirrors or the cheapies? the cheap ones have poorly made diecast threads, that might be the problem.
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chinarider · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 1:12 pm Post subject:

Nah - these are the originals from 1973.

iltis74 · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:15 pm Post subject:

Do you have a thread gauge or have you tried figuring out if they are matching/mismatching threads? Do any threads look burred? It doesn't take much. Have you talked to the Thing Shop? Sure you're turning the right way? It has to be an easy diagnosis. Good luck.

germansupplyscott · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 10:30 am Post subject:

chinarider,

i mis-understood the question. it really points to the mirror mounts being the problem.
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