Sun Visors

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Zaphod
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Sun Visors

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I am trying to work out how to refit the sun visors to the trim panel they are fitted to. I've worked out how they fit but can't see how it's done!
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You have to do it with the trim panel removed from the car. The two rods will rotate so they are free, you then just push back into the tube enough to slot into place and then put the two nuts on behind the trim. Hope that makes some sense !

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So, the two small, keyed plates at each end are riveted in place after the visors are in?
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So, the two small, keyed plates at each end are riveted in place after the visors are in?
Mine weren't actually rivitted in place. The D profile stops each rod from rotating and IIRC, the step in the rod stopped it pulling through the fibre glass roof former.
It's a very simple hinge, and to be honest, not very robust.

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I think I may have a look at trying some alternatives, would be nice to be able to swing the visor to the side!
Of all the things I have lost I think I miss my mind the most...

1952 MG TD
1957 MGA 1500
1959 Austin Healey Sprite
1975 MG Midget 1500
1990 Lotus Excel

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I've found an old jag X308 sunvisor, It's a bit too wide compared to the Lotus one, but I will have a look and see if it can fit in the recess. I am sure something can be found to replace what i guess is the 1960 ford item!
Of all the things I have lost I think I miss my mind the most...

1952 MG TD
1957 MGA 1500
1959 Austin Healey Sprite
1975 MG Midget 1500
1990 Lotus Excel

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