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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 05:29 PM
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power mirror conversion and yellow buffer box mounting

I have an 88 Firebird formula and I can see a provision in the fuse panels for power accessories such as power mirrors or antenna. I am looking to retrofit power mirrors. What parts and pieces would I need to hook it up in the factory slots in the fuse panel? Obviously I know Id need the mirrors and wires themselves. All I really need to see is how they were ran within the body from the factory and the proper hook up locations. Also does anybody have a good picture of where the yellow speed buffer box mounts in a factory car. Most fall out when you take the kick panel under the dash out but I would like to mount mine back where it goes. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 05:43 PM
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Re: power mirror conversion and yellow buffer box mounting

I’ve seen some buffers mounted to the ecm bracket
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 05:46 PM
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Re: power mirror conversion and yellow buffer box mounting

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I’ve seen some buffers mounted to the ecm bracket
Does it also mount to the HVAC box? It's been so long that I can't remember. I know the HVAC box in my car has mounting bosses that don't seem to serve any other purpose.
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 05:48 PM
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Re: power mirror conversion and yellow buffer box mounting

I’m not sure I think there were two locations where they were mounted.
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 08:51 PM
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Re: power mirror conversion and yellow buffer box mounting

The buffer box itself has 2 sets of tabs to mount up and down or on the side flat against something
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Old Apr 10, 2022 | 11:55 AM
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Re: power mirror conversion and yellow buffer box mounting

It was sandwiched with the ECM.
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Old Apr 10, 2022 | 02:16 PM
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Re: power mirror conversion and yellow buffer box mounting

Ok thanks for the mystery solve on the buffer box..

Now let's go to question #1 for the power mirror conversion to hook into the factory fuse panel locations and the proper wire routes
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