I just got my new mirror as well, my gmc safari mirror was hit with a football! I bought a brand new mirror for 25.00 on EBAY plus about 15.00 for shipping.
The same thing happened to my 2004 GMC Safari. However, on the 2004 model, I did not have to remove the entire door paneling. That little piece in the corner where the mirror bolts are is separate. And I bought the entire power mirror assembly for $100 at my local parts store (I am near Toronto, Ontario). Dealers always overcharge.
The entrance to my grandmother's garage is very narrow and she used to own a '93 Lincoln Continental and she must have broken the right side view mirror god knows how many times. The thing that is good about her current car (an '04 Audi A4) is that the side view mirrors fold meaning they're less likely to break.
you are right about the seperate piece part on the door panel and mirror. im guessing this van is a 2005, because i installed a new door on a '04 Astro van like this one not that long ago, and had to change the mirror too, and it had a seperate plastic panel where the mirror nuts are, which simply popped off, and did not require removal of the entire door panel.
great video! and great job! your Grandfather seems like a really nice guy, also its too bad a whole mirror had to be purchased to fix a broken mirror? that seems odd to me, i know most cars have a replacement mirror (glass) you can buy, at least i can buy replacement glass for my old trucks mirrors, i guess some companies got people coming and going, seems silly to spend 200+ dollars to fix a shattered mirror, if it was me i would be ticked at the dealer! and the company!
also i like how the door panel had to be removed, or peeled back, they sure thought that one over at GM, people always knock Ford for stuff, yet on these GM vans you have to buy a whole new mirror unit to fix a shattered mirror lens! and then peel the door panel off to remove the mirror! that is crazy! ah well, glad nothing broke, sometimes those door panels like to stay put, and crack! also your Grandfather has a good nature to him, and is quite spirited, "i better not break this mirror!" :)
Hey Gramps - I coulda saved you $150. you can buy the glass alone and a child could install it. Sorry the salesman ripped you off.
MsLally5 3 weeks ago
that is very expencive
Alvinsboys3 11 months ago
thanks to you i fix my mirror,but my mirror was less money...Ebay my friend ,Ebay !!
it is nace tu have grandpa.
monsibaez1 1 year ago
I just got my new mirror as well, my gmc safari mirror was hit with a football! I bought a brand new mirror for 25.00 on EBAY plus about 15.00 for shipping.
kenhardiman 1 year ago
The same thing happened to my 2004 GMC Safari. However, on the 2004 model, I did not have to remove the entire door paneling. That little piece in the corner where the mirror bolts are is separate. And I bought the entire power mirror assembly for $100 at my local parts store (I am near Toronto, Ontario). Dealers always overcharge.
remster45 1 year ago
My grandfather was handy with fixing shoes (he was in the show business) but the only way he knew how to fix anything else was with duck tape.
Dunoj 2 years ago
The entrance to my grandmother's garage is very narrow and she used to own a '93 Lincoln Continental and she must have broken the right side view mirror god knows how many times. The thing that is good about her current car (an '04 Audi A4) is that the side view mirrors fold meaning they're less likely to break.
Dunoj 2 years ago
you are right about the seperate piece part on the door panel and mirror. im guessing this van is a 2005, because i installed a new door on a '04 Astro van like this one not that long ago, and had to change the mirror too, and it had a seperate plastic panel where the mirror nuts are, which simply popped off, and did not require removal of the entire door panel.
maxwelljrdn 2 years ago
great video! and great job! your Grandfather seems like a really nice guy, also its too bad a whole mirror had to be purchased to fix a broken mirror? that seems odd to me, i know most cars have a replacement mirror (glass) you can buy, at least i can buy replacement glass for my old trucks mirrors, i guess some companies got people coming and going, seems silly to spend 200+ dollars to fix a shattered mirror, if it was me i would be ticked at the dealer! and the company!
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago
also i like how the door panel had to be removed, or peeled back, they sure thought that one over at GM, people always knock Ford for stuff, yet on these GM vans you have to buy a whole new mirror unit to fix a shattered mirror lens! and then peel the door panel off to remove the mirror! that is crazy! ah well, glad nothing broke, sometimes those door panels like to stay put, and crack! also your Grandfather has a good nature to him, and is quite spirited, "i better not break this mirror!" :)
BRENTHENRY1989 2 years ago
wow, grandpa rocks.
DrJohnBecker 2 years ago
What year?
RC60618 2 years ago
is that a toyota previa at 6:57?
Smallgasengine1 2 years ago
grandpa your rocks ! he's like mine
67tr876 2 years ago
You have an awsome grandpa there Daniel.Enjoy him while hes still around dude. Both my grandparents are dead.Awsome repair job to the van.
tmnt220 2 years ago 6
Nice van you got there :D Seems to be well maintained though.
mstruckerboy 2 years ago
Nice :D
*****
djvinnie112 2 years ago
It's pleasant when you have the ability to do good for family.
Ajaces 2 years ago
had to do the same for my s10 but i got the mirror but we had one in my junk yard
lawnmonerracing 2 years ago
good as new
mauser8mm192422 2 years ago
you got that right hes not camera shy at all
NotARealUTubeAccount 2 years ago
cool grandpa dude hes ausome
exmarkmetroguy 2 years ago 6