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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 05:05 PM
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How do you install a standard chrome mirror on the passenger door on my 71 cutlass supreme? It did not come with one. Thanks
Old Sep 19, 2016 | 06:16 PM
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How do you install a standard chrome mirror on the passenger door on my 71 cutlass supreme? It did not come with one. Thanks
When I installed the sport mirrors on my 70 I just copied the holes on a piece of paper (trace...imprint...like that) and measured where they were located on the door and then transferred them onto the passenger door and cut out the holes.
Old Sep 19, 2016 | 06:25 PM
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When I installed the sport mirrors on my 70 I just copied the holes on a piece of paper (trace...imprint...like that) and measured where they were located on the door and then transferred them onto the passenger door and cut out the holes.
Old Sep 19, 2016 | 06:27 PM
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Thanks! I will try that. I was told that I have to take the door panel off.
Old Sep 19, 2016 | 06:50 PM
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Thanks! I will try that. I was told that I have to take the door panel off.
You do. You will need a door handle tool to the the window crank off. The armrest is held on with a couple of screws and you need to remove the screws along the lower edge of the panel to get it off. It's really not that hard and shouldn't take more than 15 minutes if you are mechanically inclined at all.

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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 03:33 AM
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Thanks! I will give it a try. Also, do you know anyone who could use the bench seat out of my 71 cutlass? It is in great condition. Thanks again.
Old Sep 20, 2016 | 06:37 AM
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Use a reinforcing plate under the sheet metal--same as on driver side (use structural adhesive, no need to weld it in).
Old Sep 20, 2016 | 07:41 AM
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Use a reinforcing plate under the sheet metal--same as on driver side (use structural adhesive, no need to weld it in).
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