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<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">Pat is correct . It is a stud with a ball mount attached to the mirror (to allow swivel) the other end is a 1/4-20 stud that</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Segoe UI">screws into the mirror base mount... Sooooo I have to re-thread the mount from 1/4-28 to 1/4-20</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Segoe UI'; COLOR: #000000"><B>From:</B> Pat Horne <<A href="mailto:patintexas@icloud.com">patintexas@icloud.com</A>></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Segoe UI'; COLOR: #000000"><B>To:</B> Jack Brooks <<A href="mailto:JIBrooks@live.com">JIBrooks@live.com</A>></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Segoe UI'; COLOR: #000000"><B>Sent:</B> 1/17/2023 8:29:26 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Segoe UI'; COLOR: #000000"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Shop-talk] retapping a hole</DIV>
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It isn’t just a bolt, but a stud in the back of the mirror- as I understand it.
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<DIV>Pat<BR><BR>
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<DIV dir=ltr><BR>On Jan 17, 2023, at 8:16 PM, Jack Brooks <JIBrooks@live.com> wrote:<BR><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #002060'>I guess I am confused. While I only use Home Depot hardware as a last resort, even they have ¼-28 bolts in a variety of heads and finishes. Why work hard to make a ¼-20 fit, when ¼-28 hardware is available?<BR><BR>Jack<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>From:</B> Shop-talk <shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net> <B>On Behalf Of </B>john<BR><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, January 15, 2023 7:38 AM<BR><B>To:</B> shop-talk <shop-talk@autox.team.net><BR><B>Subject:</B> [Shop-talk] retapping a hole<o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Segoe UI",sans-serif'>I have a mirror mount on my truck door that held a rear view mirror. Unfortunately the mirror decided it didn't want to stay with my truck.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Segoe UI",sans-serif'>So, I'm looking for a replacement. The mount is drilled and tapped for 1/4"-28 threads and most of what I find is 1/4-20. I'm wondering if I can</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Segoe UI",sans-serif'>re-tap the metal over existing threads with a 1/4-20 thread and it will hold...or will I just make a mess of it and make it broke. The drill side for the</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Segoe UI",sans-serif'>two thread sizes are within a 64th or so of being the same and the mount is 7/16" or so wide so I have some meat to play with...</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Segoe UI",sans-serif'>suggestions?</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Segoe UI",sans-serif'>another option... drill completely thru mount and find a mirror with a stud long enough to pass thru completely</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Segoe UI",sans-serif'>and secure with an acorn nut (or something) at the back side of the mount</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Segoe UI",sans-serif'>another caveat... I don't want to remove the mounts from the door... involves removing windows and regulators</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Segoe UI",sans-serif'>to get to the internal nuts.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV><SPAN>_______________________________________________</SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN>Shop-talk@autox.team.net</SPAN><BR><SPAN>Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html</SPAN><BR><SPAN>Suggested annual donation $12.96</SPAN><BR><SPAN>Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/shop-talk http://autox.team.net/archive</SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN>Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/shop-talk/patintexas@icloud.com</SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>