IIRC, that's what happened to mine. But I chose to run a bolt all the
way thru. I like your solution with the pin and original stud.

On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Stuart MacMillan <macgroup@comcast.net> wrote:
> Bob,
>
> I had the same problem on my '84.  I kept tightening the nut mentioned by
> others, and finally pulled out the stud!  I ended up re-inserting it,
> drilling a hole through the base and through the stud, and putting a pin in
> to hold it.  Worked great. (I'm cheap.)
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Bob Mund
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 8:27 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: How to keep mirrors in place
>
> Hi, I have an 84 Westy with factory mirrors and i'm looking for some advice
> or tricks on how to keep them in place while driving on the highway.  Seems
> that while driving at 65 plus they tend to fold back in towards the doors
> and if it's windy they will pretty much fold in completely.
>
> Does anyone have any tips on keeping them in place?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Bob=
>