Grabber Sport Mirrors

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Zip4747, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Zip4747

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    Eric yes it has D0DB on the base. Once again Thanks Everyone.
    Thanks Captain Comet I'll read that.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Good to know they are the right mirror!

    To add to the riv-nut discussion, I ordered a bag of yellow zinc chromate steel ones - much tougher than the aluminum ones.

    (y)
     
  3. CaptainComet

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    I understand the steel ones are a lot tougher to put in, so if you have those, I would suggest the specialized rivet gun. You have to crank pretty hard on these aluminum ones if you are doing it manually.
     
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    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    Well mine are both in fact D0DB after I pulled them off and checked them. The right one has the factory gasket...the left one has the homemade one from an old floormat. Guess I better start hunting a left side gasket. :16suspect
     
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    I think Autokrafters was supposed to have repop gaskets in the works.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    They have them now.
     
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    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    So the AK ones work? I read a thread here where some said they didn't work.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    From what I have seen, they are a little more flexible than the original ones, but I see no reason whay they would not work.
     
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    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    I saw that thread where people said they threw them away. You may remember it.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    They've remade them, since then.
     
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    I hope they did good this time because I need a set :)
     
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    Thanks again everyone I mounted the mirrors today They Look Great & Predfan I used AK gaskets the only problem was with the cables I had to remove a little of the gasket from under the mirror. But other than that They worked Great. & Yes Craig they are much more flexible then the originals. I'll take pictures tomorrow.
     
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    Could you tell me what size hole is used for the cables? I'm adding sport mirrors to my doors and both are adjustable so I need to drill holes.

    Thanks :Handshake
     
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    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    I ordered a set last night. Gave up on finding one. :thumbs2:
     
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