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Old 09-23-2016, 11:13 PM   #12
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Re: Newbie thinking about diving into a '65 GMC 1000

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Originally Posted by Praxiss454 View Post
I'm going to attempt mounting these mirrors this weekend. Any tips or tricks for drilling holes in the door? I'm also considering putting in some kind of backing plate inside the door for the lower mount bolts just to help spread out the force even more. I guess I could just stick a huge washer on it instead. The problem of course is that the door is curved so I'm not sure how to manage that.

The original mounting instructions call for these t-bolts for the top mounts and sheet metal screws for the bottom but I feel like a nut and bolt would be a better choice.
For what it is worth, my 66's JR west coast mirrors came with self-tappers. I drilled a small hole and screwed them in with a drill. If you have a gasket between the door and mirror support it will tighten up nicely. Never had an issue.
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