There are just some days I wish I didn't turn wrenches

[Fless]

@915_Tahoe got back to me with the correct mirror part number. It was what I thought it was but was blown away by the almost $600 Dorman price at RA and wanted to be sure.
Owner is still not gonna spring for the part.

Does anyone have a link or 5 for used GM truck parts like this mirror?

You could try car-part.com for junkyard availability.

 

[iamdub]

At my age, I am more of a parts replacer than opening components up and replacing a part inside. Plus, it is the customer's money.

Absolutely! It was a chill Sunday morning and I had it apart. I spotted a roll of cable on the shelf and just went with it. One of those "nothing to lose in trying" moments that worked out as intended.

 

[OR VietVet]

Absolutely! It was a chill Sunday morning and I had it apart. I spotted a roll of cable on the shelf and just went with it. One of those "nothing to lose in trying" moments that worked out as intended.

How are they attached at each end? Isn't like you can tie them in a "bowline on a bight".

 

[OR VietVet]

You could try car-part.com for junkyard availability.

Thanks. Appreciate it.

 

[OR VietVet]

You could try car-part.com for junkyard availability.

I searched the site. Found a used one about 8 miles from me. For less than half the price and IIRC, they give a military discount. Instead of new Dorman for $593, the used one is $225 minus the military discount, I hope. The owner may go for that. It is a large salvage yard company and there is 2 other stores close that list one for $200 and another for $250. May be the exterior condition of each for the price difference. I will have to call on Monday and see what the difference is. There is a column called "damage codes" but the listed code on two of them is (**) which means, not specified. The one that is close says "no damage".

 

[OR VietVet]

I just talked to the truck owner and he is ok with me calling the salvage yard and see if I can get a good used mirror for the d/s door. I am going to help him sell the truck. It will sell easier if during the prospective buyer walk around, they see 2 working outside mirrors. Plus, he will pay me to R&R the mirror.

 

[iamdub]

How are they attached at each end? Isn't like you can tie them in a "bowline on a bight".

Formed beads. I have pics of the original and my hackjo- I mean, homemade copy in that link I posted. https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/growing-up-doesnt-have-to-suck.93510/post-1283960

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm quite familiar with that exact sound you described! The cable frayed and got wrapped up in itself inside, on that spool. My driver window did this five years ago. I took it apart to see what I needed to order to replace it. Ended up taking the assembly apart and replacing the cable. Then put the money I would've spent towards H3 mounts: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/growing-up-doesnt-have-to-suck.93510/post-1283960

Same thing happened on my 03--cable frayed, but it only let the window come down 1/3 of the way. I just replaced the complete assembly.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Formed beads. I have pics of the original and my hackjo- I mean, homemade copy in that link I posted. https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/growing-up-doesnt-have-to-suck.93510/post-1283960

Ingenious. How very McGyver of you.

 

[iamdub]

Ingenious. How very McGyver of you.

Pretty sure that's what you said back then.