59 Mirrors

[53619PLF]

I am going to start getting some of my chrome replated, and I had a question about my twin strut mirrors. Once the mirror head is separated from the mount, does the mirror itself push forward out of the round part ?. I haven't tried to take it apart yet, but just thought I would ask. I sure don't want to break the mirror, but that part needs redone as well as the base. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Tim

[Matthew Keij]

Do you have the regular mirrors or the deluxe mirrors?

[53619PLF]

I am not sure what the difference is between the deluxe and regular mirrors. It does have a shroud or eyebrow over the top of the mirror head.

[Matthew Keij]

Can you adjust the driver side mirror from inside?

If so, the glass will come out when you get the screw loose

[53619PLF]

No, I do not have the remote mirrors that can be adjusted from inside the car

[rogerh]

Matthew knows something here that I didn't know. He is saying remote controlled mirrors come apart by unscrewing something.
The "non-remote" mirror glass is glued to the 'action' plate. I have never tried to take one apart, but I would hazard to guess that the glass must be sacrificed to get it out of there. You will be paying $$ to re-chrome the mirror housing (Complicated to polish), so the glass replacement cost is incidental by comparison.
This are only my guesses...the only person I know who had his car mirrors re-plated is Tom Fox. In case he isn't watching this site, I will let him know you are in need of answers.\
Roger

[Matthew Keij]

Roger,

At the end of the mirror (front if you stand in front of the car) is the bolt (looks like a big screw) in the top housing.
The mirror itself has a piece on it with thread where the bolt holds everything together.
The top round part is hold on the base with 2 small screws.

If you get everything apart you will have 4 pieces:
Glass
Cover for the glass
Base
Round part

Will make some pics of this soon for everyone

[rogerh]

This is one thing I never have tried..to disassemble a remote-control mirror.
Thanks for the information, Matthew!
I took my car to a club meeting May 9..nice wather, LOTS of looks and compliments. I brought the car home and took off the drivers side door panel in an attempt to better align the door and vent window frame. I think that the replacement weatherstripping is just too thick to allow for a smooth closure of the door. Frustrating.
Matthew, would a photo or two of my windshield stainless trim help you figure out what the problem is with your dad's car?

[savvy59]

Matthew and Roger,

Interesting information on the dismantling of remote mirrors - Thanks.

Not trying to hijack this thread, but here is a short update:

Matthew,
I thought there may have been two differnt windshield rubber parts, but there is only one - I agree with Roger
that the rubber must be stopping the trim from fitting.

Roger,
There are different door rubber parts for convertibles from hardtops/sedans - besides the obvious length - I wonder if there is a thickness difference as well. List is from Andy Bernbaum.

1957-59 PLYMOUTH
A-319B...Windshield rubber........................................................................ $95.00 /ea.
A-332B...Rear window rubber,8.................................................................. 95.00 /ea.
A-333B...Rear window rubber,9.................................................................. 95.00 /ea.
A-337B...Door weatherstrip, 2-door hardtop,............................................. 35.00 /kit
A-338B...Door weatherstrip, 4-door hardtop............................................. 60.00 /kit
A-339B...Door weatherstrip, convertible..................................................... 35.00/kit
A-340B...Door weatherstrip, 2-door sedan................................................. 42.00 /kit
A-341B...Door weatherstrip, 4-door sedan................................................ 74.50 /kit

Thanks,
Curt

[rogerh]

Interesting, Curt. Although it is difficult to imagine that the thickness or design of the w/s differed from hardtop to cvt, nevertheless it is worth investigating!