How to remove '77 280z OEM door side mirror glass?

[Zoomer]

I need to remove the glass from my '77 280z OEM door mounted side mirror without breaking it (hopefully). Does anyone have a good method to remove the glass from the OEM door mirror housing?  It appears there is a backing plate the mirror glass is attached to, does anyone know how the glass is attached to the backing plate (glue, double stick tape, etc)?  Is there access through the backing plate to the 2 screws that hold the mount for the backing plate into the housing?

Does anyone know if there is a source for the replacement mirror glass cut to shape for the '77 280Z?

[Mark Maras]

I'd start the process by pouring hot (not boiling) water on the area in question with the hopes that whatever is holding the glass will soften. At that point a little careful poking and prying may reveal the chink in it's armor. It may be a good idea to bring the glass up to temp in a couple of stages. Thermal shock does nasty things to glass.

[Zed Head]

There was a discussion about this a year or two ago.  Are you sure that you need to remove it?  I had a similar problem with a Pathfinder and found that Nissan sold a stick-on replacement.  It glued directly to the old glass.  Allowed me to keep the heaters inside.

In the thread somebody mentioned a place that would cut mirror glass to shape.  Get some good contact cement and you'll be back in action with just a little extra thickness of the glass.

[Zoomer]

Thanks for the replies.

 

My glass mirror is in good shape, I want to remove the assembly that holds the glass and gimbal(?) from the housing.  It appears to be held in with 2 screws, but I can't figure a way to get them out without removing the glass.  I suspect the backing plate for the mirror glass has holes through it to access the screws....