Small project- fix rear mirror mount/base

Folks, 

bored last night got nothing else todo, while waiting for parts for other stuff.

my rear mirror’s mounting/base point is broken in few pieces and missing big chunk as well. 

 

Only if I have access to CNC or a 3D printer... what the fun in it?

what I did was common sense I suppose.  Super glue all the remaining pieces together.

create a paper template.

find a scrap piece of metal.  Mine is very thin.  Perhaps 24 gauge.

trace the template and start snipping it.

a press, sharp flat chisel might be better for the center opening.  File it as best as you can.  It’s hidden inside so long no obstruction when insert the mirror.

heat treated the metal.  I don’t know why I did that.  Like the color. Found a piece of stainless steel but too hard to cut as it is thicker.  Probably I like heat treated because I did a project awhile back on the stainless... gave a good color ?

super glue the metal to the mount.  Make sure holes are align.  Clamp it or put something heavy to ensure good mating.  The metal piece should hold everything together nicely.

enjoy