GEN 1 Mirror glass hacks (for broken brackets)

[Don Manuel]

The mirror glass fell off after taking a hard bump.. Looks like the 2 of the 4 bracket pairs that hold the mirror to the motor is broken.
Its a shame, because the mirror and everything else is in perfect shape (except for a scratch on the door from the mirror dangling).

Driver side mirror is around 300$ with tax for the ones with heating, so I am thinking about some hacks. Maybe I can glue it on to the motor? The motor itself is just 60 bukcs, so if the glass broke in future and I want to replace it, I can just replace the motor too incase the glue makes the job messy.

 

[EricM]

3M VHB? Holds trim and emblems on cars no problem, I'd think it could hold a mirror as well.

 

[B E N]

I had this happen on my mustang about 10 years ago, I used some of the expanding gorilla glue (kind you mix with water) and its been fine since. Adjuster still works as well.

 

[Sozzy12]

Might be more expensive with the heated mirrors, but I had the glass in one of my old f150s replaced for like $30 at a local glass shop...

 

[Don Manuel]

My local shop says I need to replace the whole mirror which is bs.

Thanks for the responses. I have replaced mine with a 30$ glass from Amazon for now. But will try the glue options. Want the tow mirror and auto dimming features.