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03-24-2025 #1
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I realized that I still need to install some sideview mirrors while doing the bodywork. I like the look of the Mustang mirrors although they don't fit as perfectly as some people have stated on other posts that I have read. The Mustang panels have more of a 90 degree swoop to them than the Firebird, so I made some gaskets on my 3d printer to fill that gap on the bottom of the mirror mount area. I also made some backing plates from metal instead of welding in a bracket. I felt this works just as well, and I don't have to weld on the galvanized metal that is inside the door panels. The mirrors have the blinker lights built in and defroster. I may not wire in the defroster function as I don't see myself every using it.
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03-29-2025 #2
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I like the way those turned out. Just wondering if you could give me a bit more detail on the door modifications to make them work. I have a 69 Firebird I’m wanting to do the same. I appreciate any advice you have. Thanks.
Originally Posted by blitzer454
I realized that I still need to install some sideview mirrors while doing the bodywork. I like the look of the Mustang mirrors although they don't fit as perfectly as some people have stated on other posts that I have read. The Mustang panels have more of a 90 degree swoop to them than the Firebird, so I made some gaskets on my 3d printer to fill that gap on the bottom of the mirror mount area. I also made some backing plates from metal instead of welding in a bracket. I felt this works just as well, and I don't have to weld on the galvanized metal that is inside the door panels. The mirrors have the blinker lights built in and defroster. I may not wire in the defroster function as I don't see myself every using it.
03-29-2025 #3
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The door was pretty simple. I used the rubber gasket to make a template for the hole that I cut out of the door. Then I made a couple of half circle cuts on the inner metal structure so I could get a socket wrench on the nuts. The backing plate goes between the door panel and the inner structure.
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