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Floppy '71 Sun Visor

Started by suchan, August 31, 2016, 07:02:40 PM

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suchan

August 31, 2016, 07:02:40 PM
The driver's side sun visor on my '71 Eldo won't stay up. I've tightened the bolt at the mounting end of the visor as much as I can. Other solutions?
Southworth, Washington
CLC #28060
1937 LaSalle 5019 Sedan
Cars that got away:
1930 Ford Model A Roadster and AA Flatbed
(2) 1938 Buick Sedans
1942 Chev Blackout Coupe
1953 Ford F100
1955 Ford Victoria
1956 Sedan DeVille
1962 Peugeot 403
1965 Peugeot 404
1971 Eldorado Convertible

tripwire

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August 31, 2016, 09:15:25 PM
Once upon a time GM sold "repair kits" for sun visors.  The kit consisted of two little tubular plastic shims.  They look like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/64-81-all-GM-Models-Sun-Visor-Support-End-Plastic-Bushings-Sleeves-Kit-Set-2pc-/201410788829?fits=Model%3AGTO&hash=item2ee504bddd:g:BPEAAOSwZ8ZW6aYy&vxp=mtr

They're a bit of a PITA to install.
WParo in VT
Driving now:
2023 XT4 Luxury
1940 LaSalle 5229 C4D

A few I used to drive:
1976 Cadillac Ambulance
1969 Cadillac Hearse, Superior Body
1966 Buick Wildcat Hearse
1957 Ford Thunderbird x 3, 1 E code, 2 D code
1956 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Sedan
1949 Mercury Convertible
1949 Mercury Coupe, Mild Custom
1936 Buick Special Sedan

suchan

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September 01, 2016, 10:35:30 AM
Thanks. That gives me a starting point.
Southworth, Washington
CLC #28060
1937 LaSalle 5019 Sedan
Cars that got away:
1930 Ford Model A Roadster and AA Flatbed
(2) 1938 Buick Sedans
1942 Chev Blackout Coupe
1953 Ford F100
1955 Ford Victoria
1956 Sedan DeVille
1962 Peugeot 403
1965 Peugeot 404
1971 Eldorado Convertible

13912

#3
September 01, 2016, 11:16:00 PM
Had the same problem with my 74. First tried the shims sold on ebay but they did nothing, Took the visor off & found the rod supporting the visor has a groove etched into it by the tightening screw from many years of up & down. Moved the visor an inch or so from where it had been positioned, tightened the screw & so far no flopping . Hope your fix is this simple.
Bob in So Cal

suchan

#4
September 02, 2016, 10:20:39 AM
Sounds good! I'll try that. Thanks.
Southworth, Washington
CLC #28060
1937 LaSalle 5019 Sedan
Cars that got away:
1930 Ford Model A Roadster and AA Flatbed
(2) 1938 Buick Sedans
1942 Chev Blackout Coupe
1953 Ford F100
1955 Ford Victoria
1956 Sedan DeVille
1962 Peugeot 403
1965 Peugeot 404
1971 Eldorado Convertible

suchan

#5
September 16, 2016, 11:06:20 AM
There wasn't enough slack on the visor to move it and get any improvement. The groove in the shaft didn't look like it was caused only by use. Too smooth and deep. I wrapped some Gorilla Tape around the groove in the shaft, and replaced the visor. The tape added enough friction so that the visor will stay put.
Quote from: 13912 on September 01, 2016, 11:16:00 PM
Had the same problem with my 74. First tried the shims sold on ebay but they did nothing, Took the visor off & found the rod supporting the visor has a groove etched into it by the tightening screw from many years of up & down. Moved the visor an inch or so from where it had been positioned, tightened the screw & so far no flopping . Hope your fix is this simple.
Bob in So Cal
Southworth, Washington
CLC #28060
1937 LaSalle 5019 Sedan
Cars that got away:
1930 Ford Model A Roadster and AA Flatbed
(2) 1938 Buick Sedans
1942 Chev Blackout Coupe
1953 Ford F100
1955 Ford Victoria
1956 Sedan DeVille
1962 Peugeot 403
1965 Peugeot 404
1971 Eldorado Convertible

cadillac ken

#6
September 17, 2016, 10:26:01 AM
I've used a little thin copper or brass shim stock.  Cut a strip and work it into and around the pin on the visor.  Tighten the screw, done  I've had great success with this fix on customers old floppy visors as a long term solution. 

Being metal (brass or copper) it will be virtually unaffected by heat like a plastic or tape would be.  May work for a little while but tape has never lasted for me.
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