'59 Plymouth Forum

hi. can anyone tell me the secret to removing the mirror section from the pedistol part on a twin spar style mirror?

i am having the mirrors rechromed and i have to take them apart without breaking the plastic bushing inside.

any helplwould be much appreciated.

thanks
Curt

I've gotten them apart by backing off the 'bolt' in the back (points towards front of car) then using that as a 'punch' of sorts to gently drive the pressed in part, out. That said, I've had it work sometimes and other times it doesn't separate using this method. Needless to say, you'll need to use something to protect the 'bolt' head from damage. I'm anxious to hear if anyone has a sure-fire method.

Jeffrey

got it about 5 minutes after i posted. i threaded the nut on about 2 threads and hammered it until it started to move. then when it went as far as it could go , i used a punch to get it the rest of the way out. it was fairly easy, i just wasnt sure if i was damaging anything inside the mirror housing, but all went well.

thanks

Sounds like I just need to be more persistant to get results with mine. Glad it worked.

Jeffrey