HOW MUCH TO FIX BROKEN MIRROR
10-07-2001, 05:02 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28
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HOW MUCH TO FIX BROKEN MIRROR
a 92 RS 305 tbi 5 speed im about to buy has a broken mirror on the driver side. The glass is creacken down the middle and it is dented and messed up underneath on the bottom side of the mirror. Could the glass be replaced and the mirror be bent back into place or should i get a new one. Either way any clue how much it would cost!?!?!?!? NEED HELP! thanx 
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1992 RS 305 TBI 5-Speed
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1992 RS 305 TBI 5-Speed
3" Dynomax Cat-Back
T-Tops
Soon To Come: Paint, White Gauges, K & N Filter, Cd Player w/New Speakers and Woofers
ETC.
10-07-2001, 05:25 PM
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Car: 89rs
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Well, the mirror itself is easy to get and replace. If you can bend out the metal that'd be best. Also, if you ever take off your door panel for any reason, tighten the the mirror assembly to the car door good. Mine fell off one rainy day and the cable to adjust it broke, which is why I had to be one off ebay for 5 bucks (mirror housing, cable and adjustment **** painted black. Not too hard to find them on ebay.) Hope this helps
10-08-2001, 09:07 AM
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The glass itself is $25 new, you could bondo the dent in the housing if it is not deeper than a 1/4 inch. Economically speaking, it is best to get a whole unit from a junkyard for like $5-$10.
10-08-2001, 11:49 AM
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The glass is free at a junk yard.
No just kidding you have to pay for it but they will most likly only charge you a dollar or two, thats almost free.
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No just kidding you have to pay for it but they will most likly only charge you a dollar or two, thats almost free.
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89 Formula Firebird
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5.0 305 FI
Soon to be a 400sb.
10-08-2001, 12:35 PM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
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I like becoming frinends with the folks at junk yards. There are a few around here when I come into the office and no other customers are around, I often get, "make a donation to the coffee Fund.
I bought new for mine, I think I paid $28 for BOTH sides. (thats $14 ea.)
As for the housing itself, I personally would look for one in a bone yard that was better condition and paint it (since you have to paint it anyway after you straighten & bondo yours. Since the mirrors are made of Zink, they bend once great, but when you try to put them straight they usually crack.
There are 3 screws inside to remove the mirror assmebly.
John
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I bought new for mine, I think I paid $28 for BOTH sides. (thats $14 ea.)
As for the housing itself, I personally would look for one in a bone yard that was better condition and paint it (since you have to paint it anyway after you straighten & bondo yours. Since the mirrors are made of Zink, they bend once great, but when you try to put them straight they usually crack.
There are 3 screws inside to remove the mirror assmebly.
John
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87 Formula Yellow/Black
5.1 TPI Automatic
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Custom Leather interior, WAAAY TOO MANY MODS TO LIST
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)
83 Camaro (Parts)
83 T/A (parts)
http://www.3rdgenformula.com
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