Jolly_John Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi, Gang. My memory is that the oval interior adjustment control escutcheon plate helps identify the year Riv this mirror fits. However, I've forgotten if the oval is 1963, and 1963-only. Would someone please clarify this for me? Also, if this is a '63 mirror, it this the year of outside Riv mirror that is interchangeable from driver's side to passenger's side? Again, I know one of the years of Riv mirror does interchange left to right....but unfortunately, I've forgotten which year. It's just great to get old (anciently old), isn't it. Thanks for any help. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 63 only. In 64, the escutcheon was a rhombus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales90 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 John. You have 1963s there. 64 were square and mounted with corners vertical as a diamond. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedeDownUnderR63 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 1963 do interchange (I have that setup on mine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Hi John, The escutcheon you pictured is `63 but both the `63 and `64 mirrors can be adapted for both left and right side installation, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) Wow, what great help from all of you guys. My thanks to each of you. Plus, a special "thanks for the memories" to Ed (RivNut). I haven't heard or seen the word "rhombus" since 10th grade geometry. And, that's a long time ago! John Edited April 7, 2020 by Jolly_John (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 28 minutes ago, Jolly_John said: Wow, what great help from all of you guys. My thanks to each of you. Plus, a special "thanks for the memories" to Ed (RivNut). I haven't heard or seen the word "rhombus" since 10th grade geometry. And, that's a long time ago! John Wow...learn something new everyday.... I always thought the `64-`67 escutcheon is a square?? Good luck with your mirror John! Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldMan Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) WOW, again confusion on my part. My mirrors have the rhombus (square) not the oval escutcheon. I thought my car was a 1963. Correct me if I am wrong,, here is my data plate. Did any of the 1963 Riv's come with the square escutcheon cause mine has it? Edited April 7, 2020 by TheOldMan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 On my '64 that I bought new the escutcheon is square & NOT mounted like a diamond. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 hour ago, TheOldMan said: WOW, again confusion on my part. My mirrors have the rhombus (square) not the oval escutcheon. I thought my car was a 1963. Correct me if I am wrong,, here is my data plate. Did any of the 1963 Riv's come with the square escutcheon cause mine has it? Style 63-4747 - definitely a 1963 Riviera Build date of 1st week of April - middle of the production run Code S7 - remote mirror. Could be a replacement for a broken one. Who knows after 57 years? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 My thought exactly, Ed. Stuff gets repaired or replaced over the course of so many years. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I would think, but I'm not sure, that one could remove the cables from a 64 joy stick and connect the to a 63 joy stick. This would allow someone to put the proper joy stick/escutcheon in place without having to remove the door skin and change out the complete mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Ed you are right. Gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokomo Rivnut Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 My mirror does not fully adjust to allow me to see thru the mirror while driving. Are there any adjustments that can be made to mirror or cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegart Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Your cables may have been hooked up in the wrong location. They are color coded but with time the color may be gone. I have had mine off several times and the last time I got the cables wrong and was difficult to adjust rite. Thru trial and error I figured it out. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGerman Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I want to remove the door skin, where do I have to remove the cables, at the joy stick or at the mirror ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 joy stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGerman Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 3 hours ago, telriv said: joy stick Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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