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Wander
03-17-2009, 12:24 PM
O.K. a question for my old parts hauler, a 56 Chevrolet panel truck.

Because of the closed panel sides, save driving is more than a chance of luck with the small side mirrors.
So i came up with the next thing, find some mirrors that i could use and fit the style of the truck(i know my taste is famous:lol: )

Found some mirrors full elect. about 20 wires in each of them and fitted them to my truck.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/tattoo_1975/DSC00883.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/tattoo_1975/DSC00884.jpg


Now i need to remodel the base to follow the shape of the doors.
There is a gap from 1 '' to 1/8 to fill.
What kind of stuff to use, like to bond it to the org. mirror feet (the abs plastic) so the finnished product can be fitted to the door with a thin rubber gasket between the door and mirror

Hope some one can help.

Wander

GMracer
03-17-2009, 01:07 PM
I've seen a couple guys use ABS plastic sheets then use the shavings from cutting it mixed with MEK (Methylene ? ?) I have NO clue what it's called haha, but I know its MEK and that will make an ABS plastic adhesive and build it up let it dry and sand it smooth.

caper150
03-17-2009, 04:20 PM
http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/duramixplastic.aspx

Duramix makes some good products for that type of repair.