'69 442 Exterior Mirror Gasket
May 30th, 2015, 10:30 AM
#5
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That is not an Olds factory mirror, thus the problem.
Happens all the time.
I suggest buying a repro or OEM correct mirror, it probably comes with gasket. Looks right and has no zits.
$65 delivered from a reputable source
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-69-Cutl...45cabe&vxp=mtr
"Description: You are bidding on new driver's side left outside standard chrome mirror. This mirror is triple chrome plated and is supplied with the molded plastic gasket and inverted allen screws as original. This mirror fits all 1968-69 Cutlass and 442 as well as all 1968-70 Olds 88-98 models using standard mirror option. The passenger side mirror is also up on another auction, and purchases can be combined to save you even more. Items are in stock for immediate shipment. Manufactured by Fusick Automotive Products, East Windsor CT. Satusfaction Always Guaranteed!"
$30 delivered used pretty OEM unit but you need the gasket [got] and the special screws- dammmmit!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/68-69-Oldsmo...cae13c&vxp=mtr
Happens all the time.
I suggest buying a repro or OEM correct mirror, it probably comes with gasket. Looks right and has no zits.
$65 delivered from a reputable source
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-69-Cutl...45cabe&vxp=mtr
"Description: You are bidding on new driver's side left outside standard chrome mirror. This mirror is triple chrome plated and is supplied with the molded plastic gasket and inverted allen screws as original. This mirror fits all 1968-69 Cutlass and 442 as well as all 1968-70 Olds 88-98 models using standard mirror option. The passenger side mirror is also up on another auction, and purchases can be combined to save you even more. Items are in stock for immediate shipment. Manufactured by Fusick Automotive Products, East Windsor CT. Satusfaction Always Guaranteed!"
$30 delivered used pretty OEM unit but you need the gasket [got] and the special screws- dammmmit!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/68-69-Oldsmo...cae13c&vxp=mtr
Last edited by Octania; May 30th, 2015 at 10:46 AM.
June 1st, 2015, 09:47 AM
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Please grease the screws before installing so that they don't rust in place.
The screws are tricky, reverse driven by the threaded end via hex recess. So, you loosen the screws enough to allow installation, put screw head thru the door's large hole, then slide mirror over so the screw heads are at the small part of their keyhole shaped hole, then tighten from outside with hex key but inverted so lefty-tighty, not righty-tighty. Watch for a tiny peg to drop into the large part of a door hole which helps prevent it from falling out if the screws loosen. You will likely have an extra hole in the door due to your current mirror. Probably hidden by the base of the new mirror.
The screws are tricky, reverse driven by the threaded end via hex recess. So, you loosen the screws enough to allow installation, put screw head thru the door's large hole, then slide mirror over so the screw heads are at the small part of their keyhole shaped hole, then tighten from outside with hex key but inverted so lefty-tighty, not righty-tighty. Watch for a tiny peg to drop into the large part of a door hole which helps prevent it from falling out if the screws loosen. You will likely have an extra hole in the door due to your current mirror. Probably hidden by the base of the new mirror.
June 1st, 2015, 02:06 PM
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I had the same problem, trying to replace what I thought was a factory mirror. I think I had the same mirror as you. When I did get the correct mirrors, the base was different. I really had to buff the paint out to minimize the unsightly mark left by the larger footprint. I do like the new mirrors better though.
June 2nd, 2015, 01:25 PM
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Please grease the screws before installing so that they don't rust in place.
The screws are tricky, reverse driven by the threaded end via hex recess. So, you loosen the screws enough to allow installation, put screw head thru the door's large hole, then slide mirror over so the screw heads are at the small part of their keyhole shaped hole, then tighten from outside with hex key but inverted so lefty-tighty, not righty-tighty. Watch for a tiny peg to drop into the large part of a door hole which helps prevent it from falling out if the screws loosen. You will likely have an extra hole in the door due to your current mirror. Probably hidden by the base of the new mirror.
The screws are tricky, reverse driven by the threaded end via hex recess. So, you loosen the screws enough to allow installation, put screw head thru the door's large hole, then slide mirror over so the screw heads are at the small part of their keyhole shaped hole, then tighten from outside with hex key but inverted so lefty-tighty, not righty-tighty. Watch for a tiny peg to drop into the large part of a door hole which helps prevent it from falling out if the screws loosen. You will likely have an extra hole in the door due to your current mirror. Probably hidden by the base of the new mirror.
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