[jim69bird]

I have bought 4 mirrors from various sources for my 69.

The screw that tightens the mirror to the bracket does not secure the mirror...

Does anyone have an option for placing the bracket on so that the mirror is secured?

[steveK]

Check the mounting bracket. The angle of the threads does not always line up with the mirror hole. Use the black gasket pplace the mirror on it and using and awl and see if you can feel the hole with the awl. A flashlight helps as well to see if you are even close to the thead angle lining up. This bracket can be bent at too far of an angle for the theads to catch.

[pontiacpratt]

Try Year One? The were the only one to sell me one that mounted properly. No modification needed.

[1965GTOTempest]

Same issue here. I replaced the original rear-view mirror and in order for it to fit into the 2 prongs you had to pull them apart a little bit, then vice grip it to tighten it. But, it won't stay tight, so as I drive the mirror drops down little by little. Every 4 minutes or so I have to adjust it.

Compounding that is the door mirror, which I replaced, isn't quite accurate and if I were 6 inches taller and could move the seat 3 inches to the left, it would be fine.

[PLAY400]

Originally Posted by 1965GTOTempest

Same issue here. I replaced the original rear-view mirror and in order for it to fit into the 2 prongs you had to pull them apart a little bit, then vice grip it to tighten it. But, it won't stay tight, so as I drive the mirror drops down little by little. Every 4 minutes or so I have to adjust it.

Compounding that is the door mirror, which I replaced, isn't quite accurate and if I were 6 inches taller and could move the seat 3 inches to the left, it would be fine.

I got the same problem with the factory rear view mirror. Pain in the butt. Carry a small screw driver in the glove and constantly tightening. And to make matters worse I have an aftermart mirror on the door that drops when you close the door or hit 60 mph.

[1965GTOTempest]

I have a screwdriver in the console between the seats so will try that but if I remember right, it still kept dropping even when tightened.

I think I need to start searching for an original that will fit better than repro.