Can I Turn A Manual Mirrior Into A Power, Heated, Power Folding, Turn

[brtt485]

So some lady driving like Cruella de Vil this morning clips my mirror with her 2011 BMW X5, just crushing my driver's side mirror housing. Somehow though, only the housing is damaged. The glass, power mirror motor, power folding motor, and turn signal are all fine! Here is the problem, the dealer quoted me $789 for a new mirror! No, that isnt a typo. I found some online available for around $400 but the identical manual mirrors are available for $40.

 

So my question is, can I buy a manual mirror for $40 and take the internals from my power, heated, power folding, turn signal mirror and install them in the housing for the manual mirror?

 

The truck is a 2006 Silverado 1500 LT3, 5.3L, ext cab, 4x4.

[gmtech4]

did ya get her info ????? why are u payin for it ??

 

as far as the housing goes ,who knows .. good luck

[Silverado4x4]

Why would you pay for it isnt the woman's insurance fixing it?

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Check the junkyards for fully decked mirrors, I scored some for my 01, for 40 apiece about a month ago. The looks people give you when you're driving through town folding the mirrors in and out is totally worth the money to me.

[brtt485]

I checked with the few local yards we have and they all quoted me around $300. I did get her info and spoke to the insurance company so I am good there. But if i get a check for $700 for a new mirror and can fix it by buying a $40 mirror and spending an hour making it a $700 mirror I get to put the balance in my pocket!

 

Someone has to have tried this before or at least know the answer. Anyone???

[TexasAl]

For $40, it is worth a try! I have no idea if will work, but I'm sure somebody will comment with their experience. Good luck.