Installing pass side mirror... |
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Installing pass side mirror... |
SKL1 |
Jun 7 2024, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,630 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
This may be in a thread somewhere but I've never been good with the search function, if so, please supply a link. Otherwise, here goes...
Finally installing a pass side mirror and will be taking off the door card, etc. I assume I'll want to drill a small pilot hole from the inside through the nut so the holes are in the right place. Any other suggestions so as to not "hurt" a perfectly good door and paint job?? TIA. |
technicalninja |
Jun 9 2024, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,948 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I actually made it from a 6mm transfer punch and an automatic center punch. I just turned down the cheap Harbor Freight transfer punch to have the same threaded end as the point on the automatic center punch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) That, gentlemen, is the difference between a journeyman and a Master in my book! When you just automatically build your own tools rather than borrowing/buying is the point you're better than 99% of the critters wrenching... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) I'd never seen a "transfer punch/center punch" combo before and I've seen MOST of what is available. Yep, Clay just built it. Exactly like a Master would... |
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