521 Rearview Mirror Mod

[thisismatt]

It's alright.  Needs some body work and some small rust repair.  Not to mention getting a fender munched by some moron before Christmas.  Crappy street parking :(

[konig209]

Since the rearview mirror topic is up. What have you guy done or tried to stop reflection the rearview? I mean i dont know if its just mine but at night time i cant see anything in my rear view everything infront of me reflect to the rear glass and onto my rear view its kinda stupid

[datson4life]

^ i have same issue, cannot see back due to reflection, specially when there is light

[Rocket Dog]

It's alright.  Needs some body work and some small rust repair.  Not to mention getting a fender munched by some moron before Christmas.  Crappy street parking :(

I can recommend the guy who did my yellow truck. He totally brought back the driver side fender. Even if you get a replacement fender, he can do great work in paint if you need it.

[4perrev]

Like the mirror. It gives it a little bling of class! Eyeballin' the fire extingusher as well, cause I'm definately using one in my truck.

[Charlie69]

I used to get mirrors out of the Ford Courriers and the Mazda B2000.

 

THis is current Ebay replacement mirror.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-UNIVERSAL-Rear-View-Mirror-Interior-CLASSIC-CAR-/151864553510?hash=item235bd53026

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-HOT-ROD-VINTAGE-B0MBER-INSIDE-INTERIOR-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR-/252432147276?hash=item3ac620e34c

[thisismatt]

I used to get mirrors out of the Ford Courriers and the Mazda B2000.

 

THis is current Ebay replacement mirror.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-UNIVERSAL-Rear-View-Mirror-Interior-CLASSIC-CAR-/151864553510?hash=item235bd53026

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-HOT-ROD-VINTAGE-B0MBER-INSIDE-INTERIOR-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR-/252432147276?hash=item3ac620e34c

 

Cheaper on this one :)

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Vintage-Sports-Car-Roadster-Coupe-Stainless-Steel-Inside-Rear-View-Mirror-/351266319806?hash=item51c91aadbe:g:5PoAAOSwg3FUng6H&vxp=mtr

[datzenmike]

I got a GM Monte Carlo one for free that mounts on the glass. It dims and has two working map reading lights.

[Angela]

Cheaper on this one :)

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Vintage-Sports-Car-Roadster-Coupe-Stainless-Steel-Inside-Rear-View-Mirror-/351266319806?hash=item51c91aadbe:g:5PoAAOSwg3FUng6H&vxp=mtr

 

Thanks Matt!

 

I just ordered one today using your link.

 

I wonder if tinting the back window will reduce the reflection issue in the rear view mirror.

[thisismatt]

I don't know if I mentioned it before, but I took a round file to some sharp edges of the mount that clamps to the stock mount ball, so that they don't gouge the relatively soft aluminum ball. You might do this too

[datzenmike]

Side mirrors are only supposed to reflect 80% of light I imagine rear view are at least this amount. Only way to increase the effect is a day/night mirror from a newer Datsun. Maybe 280 or 280zx? Maxima?

[Angela]

I don't know if I mentioned it before, but I took a round file to some sharp edges of the mount that clamps to the stock mount ball, so that they don't gouge the relatively soft aluminum ball. You might do this too

 

My new mirror arrived already! Crazy-fast shipping! I installed it in minutes & it looks pretty good. It IS shorter in length than the original but it's better than nothin'. Not sure if I need to file mine down yet but I'll take a closer look tomorrow. 

 

Thanks again for the quick mod idea,

[Zonargx]

Does anyone have or know where I can get a rear view mirror for my 71 521 because when I bought the truck it didn’t have one. I can see where it was screwed onto the top of the roof and I have bought and after market one that you glue on the windshield and it does not stay on. The button and mirrors keeps falling off once I start to adjust to my preference. I attempted if 4 times and it keeps falling off.
 

so if I can just basically get something I can crew to we’re the original was or get the rod part that goes into the roof that be nice. It’s driving me crazy not being able to see the back unless I turn all the way to look

Edited August 8, 2020 by Zonargx

[Crashtd420]

32 minutes ago, Zonargx said:

Does anyone have or know where I can get a rear view mirror for my 71 521 because when I bought the truck it didn’t have one. I can see where it was screwed onto the top of the roof and I have bought and after market one that you glue on the windshield and it does not stay on. The button and mirrors keeps falling off once I start to adjust to my preference. I attempted if 4 times and it keeps falling off.
 

so if I can just basically get something I can crew to we’re the original was or get the rod part that goes into the roof that be nice. It’s driving me crazy not being able to see the back unless I turn all the way to look

 

Try putting an ad in the want ads here... someone might have one... 

They do pop up on ebay every so often, but I haven't seen any lately and they were not cheap..

 

I had the same on my truck, I was missing the rearview..... I'm surprised the glued on one didnt work, ... I have had mine glued to my windshield for over 3 years with no issue... 

 

[thisismatt]

The stalk should be fairly easy to find. The OEM mirror housings fall apart from UV & heat. There are alternative housings that use the same 1/2" ball mount, but I don't know off hand from what model vehicles.

[Zonargx]

@Crashtd420 where exactly did you glue it I glued it at the center about 2 inches from the top

[Zonargx]

@thisismatt I tried looking for just the stalk and no luck I was thinking of just using like a 620 stalk and make a bracket to make it sit into the roof but I feel like it’s gonna make it look bad 

[thisismatt]

5 minutes ago, Zonargx said:

@thisismatt I tried looking for just the stalk and no luck I was thinking of just using like a 620 stalk and make a bracket to make it sit into the roof but I feel like it’s gonna make it look bad 

 

See if @tdaaj has any. 

[wayno]

I have a stock that needs a little cleaning and painting if desired, but you will still need a mirror, PM me if your interested.

 

This is the mirror I used on my OEM mirror stock/bracket in the link below.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Rear-View-Interior-Mirror-Stainless-Steel-Fits-Classic-Cars/151034261252?hash=item232a57ef04:g:Vj8AAOSw~ihcgR3v

 

This is the same mirror but has a suction cup, no glue needed???

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Car-Stainless-Steel-Rear-View-Interior-Mirror-Universal-Suction-Mount/172991710915?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item28471c06c3:g:IiAAAOSwTQtaFDr5&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkSG%252BOFgrj2Yvbvmrj2TAdM7k3wv5UMtYn2kf23fA%252BfJMjvUElC%252B8PbcqhTZ6ezZ2iML9FrMnGSL5vn9Hwz8yj8iC5eYnRh4njAieFaDBogujWaIS3lJxwJv%252FMK8DQnEwQnH15QISLBVa1w4iamIN9OAWCfFENOoz%252FixRa%252F4adTszTVhuy12cQWOtHlY%252FASDIa6R3EC6UXfL35k3GFgVYkKtS0PZ2%252FSI04iqkPWm9s%252FChB%252BW%252BveQAoEE63YrW14ylrzuRXzE2W%252BKxTn%252FLGErdmksezNtAwUDQRQaDQypoZesn5MvXdy5u91OFNxRoLLXeX9weaOtqFRpCv366C7oj45sAabl91EiLW6JhPj3LQ4lWoQpI3c0nAnAjQuNDXGO9IvihonWwUuKJXIMUI3%252Bjga0SfKcCKHYKrsndaSRH2GauObjSk%252FXFYw1z3JDsRYrJwPRz2bAh5052lUR8bxHHzcnsNJztMTp8g3%252F5hiG8wJV9tOHFWQ3b9Ln%252B0znloUPcYZsavPTzZq0jm7mykabaRhcgXdlXhLCjaZsH1aICx5KdbIFYKhpn64UyWH6GTcfHLtFUaQEWlv28WV5g71OwHgaOV4e27gAJT%252Fx2BiqMTxP8Hlru%252F2FqGDCcxs7x%252F3eGLILw9qFZVc8TjTMVmfwbfNDo0j32%252BeTR6rMJpUoANlAm2%252FuHewp2Lcm2KBru1acm5TTE8T%252BqZrozi7Xskc5IaNb5ik1W6Xjlwi7EnA9d6wBo5Kw3G55UpOixn7dLxfX3QMN%252BfxwtDh%252BtkFvB909%252BdzTCHvKd2iZ2U5X%252BRuqISUOM%253D%7Ccksum%3A172991710915142a3c535ff74c46bef9ea34335da94f%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

[thisismatt]

See, there ya go! 😁

[Zonargx]

👍🏽

[Zonargx]

Does anyone by any chance knows what the screw size is for the stalk on the 521

[wayno]

I sent what I believe is one mount screw with it(in the bag the mirror mount was in), it is dirty/rusty, so clean it up before test fitting it in one of your mount holes, use some kind of lubricant on it also.

[DanielC]

The screws that hold the mirror bracket on the cab roof are #10-32 thread.  The original screws were chrome plated.

You can get #10-32 oval head machine screws in stainless steel.

Chase the threads with a #10-32 tap, and then when you put the screws in very lightly grease them.

[thisismatt]

Pretty sure it's a 10-32 oval head.

Edited August 8, 2020 by thisismatt