[FrankF]

Well, I made some progress today! When I bought my '79 SC a couple of months ago, I knew there were a few things to fix. For one, the driver's door lock (outside) would just spin freely - wouldn't operate the lock. Secondly, the passenger window switch on the driver's door did not work - the PO warned me not to try it, as if the door might fall off or something. Anyway, this afternoon before picking up the kids, I finally had some time to work on the car. I removed my driver's side door panel and fixed the door lock, lubricated everything with lithium grease (including all the window parts) and got the passenger's window switch (on the driver's door) to work. I know it's not much, but I'm new to this and I'm pretty fired up - especially since I didn't have to buy a new window switch as I had expected. Anyway, got everything working and cleaned up. Or almost everything.....


You see, my side mirrors seem way to loose - they fold inward every time I get up to speed. Thing is, I can't figure out how to tighten them. The allen screw on the backside of the mirror allows me to remove the mounting bracket from the door, but doesn't affect how tight the actual mirror is on the shaft of the bracket. To my surprise, the mirror just lifts up off the shaft with no trouble - I had assumed that it was attached somehow (other than by the wires). For what its worth, there is no sort of spacer or gasket between the mirror and the bracket. Not sure if there's supposed to be one. Anyway, I would appreciate any advice as to how I can tighten the mirrors so that they stay still while driving. Thanks in advance.

Frank F.