Author Topic: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda  (Read 6976 times)

Offline culp71

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door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« on: August 22, 2013 - 01:38:53 PM »
hey all,

after much door skin work on my 71 'cuda doors,
I decided to replace the entire skins, I ordered and received the new skins,
they fit and look great but come with no holes for belt trim or side mirrors,
I was able to piece together info for belt trim but now I'm trying to figure out
the side mirrors hole locations.

my old skins  where drilled larger, patched, and re-drilled (by previous owner) in different locations,
so I have no idea where the original holes should be, any help pics, or measurements would be great help.

?someone have a pic or measurements for hole locations in door skin for 71 cuda side mirror locations?

Thanks

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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2013 - 01:18:48 PM »
?someone have a pics or measurements for hole locations and size in door skin for 71 cuda side mirrors?

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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2013 - 01:41:49 PM »
?someone have a pics or measurements for hole locations and size in door skin for 71 cuda side mirrors?

I'll measure tonight for ya. And I'll try for a picture too.
If I cant fix it, it's broke
 
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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2013 - 01:56:18 PM »
there is a diagram with dimensions in the archive section

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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2013 - 02:19:15 PM »
I'll measure tonight for ya. And I'll try for a picture too.

72cudamaan has the coolest tool for installing the holes!  Hope you have the same to help! 

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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2013 - 08:15:45 PM »
Here is the passenger side. The driver side I believe is the same distances.
That would make sense.



The rivets you can get from Mega parts or Roseville.
http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MP%2DMF8159

The tool you can rent   :sly:  from Harbor Freight.
I think this was the one I used.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-riveter-kit-94100.html
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2013 - 10:23:29 PM »
Or save the money and go to your local hardware store. Most carry the well nuts. I believe you need a 10-24 nut.
If I cant fix it, it's broke
 
Andy  (phukker whither)

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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2013 - 10:42:17 PM »
I bought a kit like this.
http://www.harborfreight.com/45-piece-threaded-insert-riveter-kit-1210.html

 I used it to mount my mirrors and for the rear louvers, cheap tool but it worked great for the few times I needed it.
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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2013 - 09:17:23 AM »
Thanks Top cat,
pic is great.
few things, are those measurements to the center of the hole or front edge,
also how far down from the top of door bend does each hole fall?

thanks again

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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2013 - 11:09:37 AM »
Thanks Top cat,
pic is great.
few things, are those measurements to the center of the hole or front edge,
also how far down from the top of door bend does each hole fall?

thanks again

To the edge. That's a 1" tape. Roughly 1-1/4" down.
Put your mirror base up and trial fit it before drilling.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2013 - 09:47:29 AM »
appreciate all help so far on this,
I just need a little clarification on this,
again new door skins installed but no holes for side mirrors.
I don't want to drill holes in incorrect locations!!

I found another car, (from a 1970 barracuda gran coupe)
took measurements from, found different info all together,

driver side were 3/4 down (to center of hole) from top of door and 17 3/8 and 20 3/8 back from front edge of door (to center of each hole)
pass side 3/4 inch down, from front edge of door 16 5/8 and 19 5/8

should pass be 1 inch back compared to driver side?
(would make sense since perspective is changed when seated in driver seat)

HELP!?! :clueless:

any help would be great
again car is a 1971 cuda,  need all four hole locations for side mirrors
thanks.

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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2013 - 09:06:55 AM »
finished all fitment on both doors last night, ready to paint them but I still need location holes for side mirrors..

appreciate all help so far on this,

I found another car, (from a 1970 barracuda gran coupe)
took measurements from, but found different info all together,

driver side were 3/4 down (to center of hole) from top of door and 17 3/8 and 20 3/8 back from front edge of door (to center of each hole)
pass side 3/4 inch down, from front edge of door 16 5/8 and 19 5/8

should pass be 1 inch back compared to driver side?
(would make sense since perspective is changed when seated in driver seat)

HELP!?! :clueless:


again car is a 1971 cuda,  need all four hole locations for both side mirrors
thanks.

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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2013 - 09:04:08 AM »
any one?
this is really holding things up...

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Re: door skin hole locations for side mirriors on 71 cuda
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2013 - 01:14:03 PM »
Well,
after much more research with no luck and warm days fading fast
I went with the measurements I took from a 1970 gran coupe barracuda, and drilled all the holes...
GOD I hope these are the correct locations.

driver side 3/4" down (to center of hole) 17 3/8 and 20 3/8 back from front edge of door (to center of each hole)
pass side 3/4 inch down, 16 5/8 and 19 5/8

they sure look right, with seat in place they appear to work.