Re: Side Mirrors (was: Mirrors and Gas Tanks)

From: Terrible Tom (SilverEightynine@aol.com)
Date: Mon Nov 27 2006 - 21:54:41 EST


Kurt Cypher wrote:
>
>> I've got a couple of questions about my '97 Dakota. First, I've got
>> cracks in both outside mirrors, and would like to get that fixed. I've
>> seen websites where I could purchase just the mirror glass. My question
>> is what's the difficulty in popping out the old glass and putting in the
>> new glass (and what kind of adhesive would be best), without messing up
>> the motors inside the mirror?
>
>
> While the discussion of gas tank sizes has been interesting, I haven't
> seen any answers to my other question. Basically, I'm curious what is
> recommended: replacing the glass itself, or just replacing the entire
> mirror assembly. Also, I'm contemplating buying mirrors that stick out
> a little further than the stock mirrors, to make it easier to see while
> towing a trailer, so I'll any take recommendations (brand, good place to
> buy, etc) on those that you might have.
>
> Thanks,
> Kurt
>

much easier and cheaper to replace the glass - assuming you can find
them. if you have the 6x9 mickey mouse mirrors, I believe the glass is
on a plate that pops out (don't quote me on that)...

on my 89's the glass is glued directly to the backing plate. When I had
to replace mine, I scraped the old mirror out with a screw driver or
whatever and glued the new glass in place.

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