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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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I have a (65 vette convertible) side mirror on both the driver and passenger side. Is that correct? I have see in most pictures that there is only a single side mirror on the drivers side.

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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The passenger outside side mirror was a dealer installed option. I got one and installed it in my 64 coupe and it is a great feature.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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My friend has a '67 with a passenger side mirror. The previous owner said he installed it because he had a restriction on his license that required it.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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No Corvette was ever built with a passenger side mirror prior to 1977, when the painted sport mirrors became an option. They became standard in 1980. The passengers side mirror was a "dealer installed" GM option for the 68-76 Corvette. Many people have installed mirrors on the right side of 63-67 (and 53-62's) by using a second drivers side mirror, but I don't believe GM ever sold one for use on the passenger side mirror

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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I have put one on my 67 because of Lic restriction stating that any vehicle I drive must have pass outside mirror (weak left eye) so being the rebel that I am, I complied! Honestly I love the balance it gives the look of the car and figure I shouldnt give "the man" any additional reasons to hassle me!!
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