Outside Remote Control Mirror Cable Guide Bracket Dimensions/Photos

[7E-Bodies]

Ok all. As promised. I've seen this come up a time or ten, so I thought I'd dust off some very rusty and old drafting skills onto a roughly 1:1 scale XYZ layout of this seemingly elusive part. Mine was still bolted neatly inside the front of the driver's door so I figured I'd share. Three hours later, here we go. I used a 6" dial caliper to obtain measurements of this 0.060" material (16 ga). The bolt appears phosphate finished and is 5/16-18 x 0.875". I don't see these being tough to make.

[7E-Bodies]

For the 0.800" hole, a stepper bit (for throwaway prices at Harbor Freight) or for a keeper tool, the same is sold by Greenlee (pictured). Also, one can use a knockout punch commonly found in electric supply places, but it'd oversize the 0.800" out a little bigger. Keep in mind that once this thing is made and installed, no one will see it and close is good.

***Side note: Use extreme caution when using one of these stepper bits. They will slice and dice your hand in a microsecond.***

[7E-Bodies]

I will add an important omission. The tabs in the following photo are 1.75" apart with the welded nut being dead center between them.

[Dakota]

Thanks so much for putting this together.   I was working on my door panels last year and was really puzzled by the lack of support for the remote cable.   Now I know why it was that way:  no bracket.

Your willingness to take the time to document this part is another example of the awesome support between members on this forum.   Nicely done sir!

[7E-Bodies]

Many have chipped in to help me on countless occasions after my 30 year hiatus from E Bodies. Whenever I can pay it forward, I gladly do so. Especially when I'm sitting on a mummified 70 RT with 95% of it's original hardware. Glad to help where I can.

[headejm]

@7E-Bodies Thank you so much! Very helpful. How much will you charge when you start making them?

[7E-Bodies]

Hard to say without trying one. The two little ears may be a challenge. My design may differ. Reasonable assumption that the factory had a special punch and die to form those. I could see welding 3/16" drill rod in place of those.