Question about a side view mirror on a 70 442
do you knock it back or forward to take it off the clips?

 

Fun project you must take inner door panel off
Then find correct Allen key socket with extension
Carefully unscrew blind nuts be careful of paint
Always support mirror on the outside with your other hand unscrew and voila
Alain 1970 platinum 442 4spd factory A/C

 

Sorry, that is not correct.

The holes in the mirror base are for the allen wrench. Unfortunately, you can almost guarantee that the screws are seized in the mirror base. In the event you try to loosen them, remember that you are turning the small end of the screw, not the head, so turn CLOCKWISE to loosen. When you are done stripping out the allen recesses, get a block of wood and a "Ford tool" and hit the mirror rearward. A few good wacks and the mirror will disengage from the keyhole slots in the door.

 

The idea is to not damage the paint from under the mirror more complex but less chance of damage
Just my 2 cents
Alain 1970 platinum 442 4spd factory A/C

 

There is nothing you can access from inside the door. More to the point, there's a plastic gasket between the mirror base and the paint. I've had to use the hammer and wood block on every car I've owned with this style mirror, most recently my 69 wagon. The paint doesn't get damaged if you take care.

 

Thx Guys!

 

Done! very easy thx Joe!

 

Always be willing to learn something new
Alain 1970 platinum 442 4spd factory A/C