New Windshield! Mirror doesnt fit... 😞

[gnvair]

Thank you!

 

[gnvair]

For anyone that's interested. The GM part# is 9831062 for the original metal mount for the mirror. I found some videos last night. Glass pros say that you can heat the metal mount with a butane soldering torch and melt the glue so the mount will detach. You can do this with out damaging the glass.

 

[565bbchevy]

For anyone that's interested. The GM part# is 9831062 for the original metal mount for the mirror. I found some videos last night. Glass pros say that you can heat the metal mount with a butane soldering torch and melt the glue so the mount will detach. You can do this with out damaging the glass.

I just used a Bic barbecue lighter for maybe 10 seconds on the tab and twisted it off with channel locks, it came off no problem.

 

[doood]

can we get some pics of the offending part? I may have this problem myself (new windshield sitting in attic right now).

 

[MrSony]

I used a early-mid 90s oldsmobile 88 mirror that fits the tapered pad that I got from the junkyard today. Fits and looks good enough.

 

[57 Handyman]

Wait...what broke? Mirror or windshield? Several thoughts...

Also, a novice using a heat source to detach the windshield mirror mount is a BAD idea. The possibility of damaging and/or cost of replacing a windshield as a result is not worth it. Unless, you're hell bent on original parts, just order a clip on, wider mirror to enhance rear visibility and be done. I kind of went down the same path until I purchased a wider mirror for my 87 El Camino.

 

[MrSony]

Wait...what broke? Mirror or windshield? Several thoughts...

Also, a novice using a heat source to detach the windshield mirror mount is a BAD idea. The possibility of damaging and/or cost of replacing a windshield as a result is not worth it. Unless, you're hell bent on original parts, just order a clip on, wider mirror to enhance rear visibility and be done. I kind of went down the same path until I purchased a wider mirror for my 87 El Camino.

I cracked it trying to take it apart and swap bases.

 

[gnvair]

I cracked it trying to take it apart and swap bases.

You cracked the new windshield?

 

[MrSony]

You cracked the new windshield?

No I cracked the mirror the shop gave me when I got a new windshield installed since my old one didn't fit the tab.