When does money outweigh sentimental value? 1968 notchback build thread

Got the drivers mirror installed. For a 10 minute job, it took forever. Pain in the butt trimming, filing, and making things fit through freshly painted holes. Getting a uniform squish around the seal can be a chore.

This mirror came with a base that goes on the inside of the door. Original didn't have this. Tried to get a pic