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Sicklajoie · 01-06-2024, 10:02 PM

The only bodywork I plan on doing to my truck is painting around the mounting points where it had rusted and the PO had never finished.
I plan on getting new hardware for the mirrors. Looks like they're 1/4"-20 screws like this: https://www.classicindustries.com/product/g0917.html
Would it be a good idea to get a jacknut kit like this for a sturdier mount?
https://www.amazon.com/Installation-...c09fc46e9&th=1

joeydurango · 01-07-2024, 08:35 PM

I like those riv-nut type setups most of the time. In this case I'd think it over for a minute, just because you'll have to drill larger holes than necessary in the door to install the nut. If you ever need to change it up you'll have larger holes to fill. Probably not a big deal but just a thought.

Sicklajoie · 01-07-2024, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeydurango

I like those riv-nut type setups most of the time. In this case I'd think it over for a minute, just because you'll have to drill larger holes than necessary in the door to install the nut. If you ever need to change it up you'll have larger holes to fill. Probably not a big deal but just a thought.

Thanks for your input.
I don't plan on changing the mirrors once they're on so that won't be an issue.
Thanks again!

01-06-2024, 10:02 PM	#1
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Below eyeline mirror hardware question. The only bodywork I plan on doing to my truck is painting around the mounting points where it had rusted and the PO had never finished. I plan on getting new hardware for the mirrors. Looks like they're 1/4"-20 screws like this: https://www.classicindustries.com/product/g0917.html Would it be a good idea to get a jacknut kit like this for a sturdier mount? https://www.amazon.com/Installation-...c09fc46e9&th=1 Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-07-2024, 08:35 PM	#2
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: Below eyeline mirror hardware question. I like those riv-nut type setups most of the time. In this case I'd think it over for a minute, just because you'll have to drill larger holes than necessary in the door to install the nut. If you ever need to change it up you'll have larger holes to fill. Probably not a big deal but just a thought. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED



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