Mirrors removed from windshields in M1009s...

[linx310]

Why is it just about every M1009 that comes out of GL have its rear view mirror removed.

Does the glue just let go on the mount or do people pull them off?

 

[snipershot]

Im not sure about the m10009s but our k5s miroor fell off alot

 

[91W350]

Funny you should post this... when I picked mine up at Jefferson City, my first adjustment was the inside mirror, from the windshield to the passenger's seat. It came off in my hand, nice way to start your recovery...

 

[twright]

It is The Glue . you can get the glue at places like auto zone just make sure you put the part that goes on the windsield on right .
AEC Retired Tony

 

[67_C-30]

The glue comes loose more frequently if a vehicle just sits. Mine was laying in the floor when I picked it up!

 

[bkwudzhom]

Rember how old these things are. That glue has been there a long time. It's not unusual at all for them to come off. That's why it is so easy to find a repair kit.

 

[panama]

I am with 91W350...right off the lot I went to adjust the mirror and it came off in my hand. Glued it back on and it's been fine ever since.

 

[Cucvnut]

My M1008 did not have a Mirror still does not

 

[ranchhopper]

Thats the same thing I ask myself why all the GL deuces except one I just bought has no pioneer tools on it until a couple weeks ago they sold two triwalls in the same lot full to the top with pioneer tools.

 

[davidkroberts]

I wonder who bought the triwalls, I need a few sets of pioneer kits. The only one ive ever had that had the pioneer kit was a unimog i got from the swiss military, That one came with the pioneer kit, tool kit, spare parts kit, and wheel chock...... .... if they could all be so easy

 

[ranchhopper]

They were sold in either louisiana or mississippi I dont recall which base they came off of.

 

[Marschmallow]

I glued my mirror back on twice, the 2nd time I opted for the more expensive kit that came with a piece of sandcloth. I think scratching up the surface area was key. But its only been 4 months now.

 

[Barrman]

Clean both surfaces and duct tape the thing on there for a few hours before you try to hang the mirror has worked better for me than holding it and then letting go.

 

[PaulbusMax]

Thats the same thing I ask myself why all the GL deuces except one I just bought has no pioneer tools on it until a couple weeks ago they sold two triwalls in the same lot full to the top with pioneer tools.

I'd like to score a couple triwalls full of all the gauge sets that have been pulled from deuces.

 

[ranchhopper]

I have a source for gauge panels a friend of mine is a scrap dealer and keeps them off to the side when dismantleing his trucks.

 

[Timber]

Mine was off. I stopped by an auto glass shop and let them glue it back on for $7. I don't know if it'll last any longer than AutoZone glue though...

 

[Tanner]

They remove the mirrors so that the sight of a tow truck constantly following you like a vulture doesn't spook the driver...

'Tanner'

 

[Whitey]

Mine is fortunately still intact. However, about seven years ago the rear-view on my Caprice fell off in Baltimore traffic. My lunch break was spent at Wally World getting the cheap glue kit and reinstalling the mirror. I did not want to spend two rush hours without it!

btw, the glue is still holding.

 

[McCluskey]

My mirror was intact but the reflective part of it was screw up. Huge spottly blotches over the center of it. The original mount was secure enough to re-use with a new mirror, but I still have glue in the truck just in case.

 

[Matt65]

My mirror was in my glove box when purchased. After I replaced the cracked windshield I reinstalled as mentioned here.