Right side mirror
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 461
Likes: 118
From: Hoover AL
2017 C2 of Year Finalist
2016 C2 of Year Finalist
Right side mirror
I bought a restored '66 coupe last year, and it only has a left side rear mirror. Trying to do without it, and it is tough when one is used to this wonderful option. Got me to thinking about finding a "stick on" right side mirror where I do not have to put a hole in the door. Is that such an animal, and when was the first year for right side mirrors on vettes?
Last edited by William Buckley; Jun 29, 2017 at 04:33 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 15,353
Likes: 2,726
From: Close to DC
C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified 2020
If you find a stick-on mirror that would hold up to the wind resistance, not to memtion how bad it might look, don't expect it to come off without taking the paint with it. NO right side for C-2's, don't know much on the C-1's, maybe an option back then. 
Dennis
Dennis
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 17,901
Likes: 751
From: Inverness FL
St. Jude Donor '07
there never was a right side mirror, every one you see is either a left mounted on the right or an aftermarket mirror.
and, I wouldn't trust a 'stick-on' mount; extreme heat or cold might make it fall off
Bill
and, I wouldn't trust a 'stick-on' mount; extreme heat or cold might make it fall off
Bill
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 17,901
Likes: 751
From: Inverness FL
St. Jude Donor '07
Bill
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 18,737
Likes: 2,583
see if you like the appearance of this mirror, not a stick on
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...ount-kit-63-67
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...ount-kit-63-67
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 17,571
Likes: 3,460
From: Fresno California
Not sure about geometry as opposed to a C1, but my '61 has a right side mirror, and it is useless. It would have to be mounted way up on the front fender to be usable. Just sayin'....
Racer
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 263
Likes: 38
From: Littleton, CO/ Scottsdale, AZ
St. Jude Donor '17
I spent hours trying to determine if such a thing as a right side rear view mirror was ever optioned for C1's even as a parts dept. after sale accessory and everything I found was a big no. I called the Mirror Lady who has ads in ncrs magazine and learned that folks either mount a left side mirror on the right or a vintage Cadillac mirror. Problem is, you really can't see anything in it anyway and I was not about to drill holes in the door for the mirror mount. Sorry but bad news for C1 owners and probably same for C2. Sad and frustrating. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 8,932
Likes: 5,476
From: Richardson Texas
The right side mirror was a dealer installed option...never available from the factory. It would need to be mounted to the rear of the vent window so as to be useful. I own a coupe and over the years I've just gotten use to looking over my right shoulder before changing lanes (or, if I'm just curious as to what's over there)
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 26,555
Likes: 257
From: Florida
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified 2020
C2 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
I bought one a couple of years ago, but could not make myself do it.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 461
Likes: 118
From: Hoover AL
2017 C2 of Year Finalist
2016 C2 of Year Finalist
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 58,061
Likes: 7,146
Army
The right side mirror was a dealer installed option...never available from the factory. It would need to be mounted to the rear of the vent window so as to be useful. I own a coupe and over the years I've just gotten use to looking over my right shoulder before changing lanes (or, if I'm just curious as to what's over there)
Another mirror might give you more confidence than it justifies, you will still have a blind spot... Even in my 2013 Tundra with big mirrors I still do a 'head check' before moving into the right lane...
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,777
Likes: 4,592
From: Canada's capital
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C1 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
I installed a right side mirror on my 66 and I really used it a lot. I bought the same as the left one and mounted it in exactly the same place as the left, on the right door. I remember I had to move my head just a touch to use it and that became second nature when driving. I was used to driving trucks and always rely on mirrors a lot...
A couple of members cars with right side added.....
A couple of members cars with right side added.....
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,073
Likes: 414
From: Maine
Jack
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,758
Likes: 137
From: Chantilly Virginia
Work Around for Lack of a Right Side Mirror
Back when my car was new, when passing someone and needing to make sure I cleared them, I'd just floor it and assume that not much else could accelerate that fast... Worked for me.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 52
Likes: 10
I put a right side mirror on my 61 mainly for my wife. My wife likes using the right side mirror as a passenger when I change lanes. I also think it balances the car. I bought a right side mirror for the right side but it cost a little more then using a left side mirror probably because of the lessor demand. The only difference is the mounting hole, the size is the same and either could be used.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,965
Likes: 419
From: Melbourne FL
I too drove big rigs for a living and still pull all manner of trailers and can't imagine driving anything without a right side mirror. It's one of the first things I did on my 65 and eventually put a convex mirror over it making it even more useful.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,226
Likes: 399
From: Northern CA
I put one on several years ago. Does help quite a bit... very useful and easy to install. Drill it. It's worth it.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...1&d=1498885879
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...1&d=1498885879