[apassens]

I am stripping my Kadett (67).
Nearly all is out of the car execept headliner and mirror.
This mirror now does not screw in directly but a base plate is mounted and the mirror attached to the plate.
How do I take that thing off?
Illustration manual does not reveal it and I don't want to break it.
Thanks!

 

[Killer Texas GT]

Andreas, The only thing I came up with was that it was simular to the GT (looking at the parts catalog for 68-72 Kadett) held in with three screws or it has a bracket held in with three screws and the mirrow attaches either snap-in or screw horizontally though the mirror to hold it to the bracket (catalog is not that clear on these details). It just got to dark to see out side so I will look at my 68 Kadett wagon tomorrow to see what type it has. And get back with you on it. If any one else knows we are listening.
rk

 

[apassens]

Its some kind of snap on thing that happened on this model...
I have this bracket type mirror listed on early GT's as well.

Hope you have an idea on how to do this...
Thanks!

 

[GTJIM (R.I.P.)]

"Slide On"

I have a 1967 Kadett Rallye; however, have not tried to take the mirror out but it looks similar to the fixing method used in my Isuzu Piazza - I broke the first one of them trying to get it out. There is two bits of pot metal cast onto the underside of the mirror base that slide into slots in the mounting plate. The mirror is tapped forward on the Isuzu to release these clips. I shall check to see what the Kadett one looks like tonight.

 

[GTJIM (R.I.P.)]

forgot

After ratting through several boxes of parts looking for a spare set of disc brake pads and unloading some parts I plump forgot to look at the Kadett mirror - sorry but it is 3am here!

 

[apassens]

Thanks anyway Jim - you did your days work...

 

[Killer Texas GT]

The 68 Kadett wagon has the GT style mirror. so no help here let me check and see if I still have the Impulse mirror, right back, found it, here are some pics. mabe this will hepp, now the plastic on you Kadett is almost 40 yewrs and is brittle.

 

[apassens]

Seems to be a straight snap. Definately no turn involved. And I can see no indication to move it forward or backward so I guess I'll try to pry from under the mirror on both sides rather than pushing it one way.
Will report tomorrow what happend.
Thanks.

 

[Killer Texas GT]

Andreas, that mirror is off of the Impulse and may only be simular to the Kadett, so be easy so you don't break it. Or just leave it and I can try when I get it up here.

 

[GTJIM (R.I.P.)]

Mystified ....

Andreas, Had a look at my mirror on the way home from work as I pass my workshop. The mirror would not move forward even with several sharp raps with a block of wood and a hammer. Careful examination leaves me mystified. It does not appear to be held on in the same way as the Impulse one ....
We both need a picture of an Opel one that has been removed!

 

[kevinfier]

I have one at home from a 68 Kadett, and they are not at all like the Impulse. They do snap on and you should be able to pry it off. I can take some pictures and post them tomorrow.
Kevin

 

[kevinfier]

Here are the pictures. (I hope this works)
pictures too big, will email them.
Kevin

 

[kevinfier]

Pictures up-loaded to gallery.
Hope they help.
Kevin

 

[apassens]

Its off. I pryed it off without having a hole in the roof. Or damaging the mirror!

Thanks everyone!

 

[GTJIM (R.I.P.)]

Great!

Pictures up-loaded to gallery.
Hope they help.
Kevin

Thanks for the pictures - all is clear now and I shall remember this till my mirror requires removal.