C3 Passenger Mirror?
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From: Dumont New Jersey
C3 Passenger Mirror?
Would I be made fun of if I installed a mirror on the Pass side?
i dont wanna say I am a bad driver-but dealing with the A-Hole drivers here in NJ-I can use all the help I can get.
What is the view on the NON factory-NON dealer option Pass side mirror?
THANKS
i dont wanna say I am a bad driver-but dealing with the A-Hole drivers here in NJ-I can use all the help I can get.
What is the view on the NON factory-NON dealer option Pass side mirror?
THANKS
Burning Brakes
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From: San Angelo TX
As I remember, dealers would put them on.
For sure, a right hand mirror was available in the mid 70's as my brother put one on his '72 in about 1976.
Anyway, go ahead and put one on. It's not a very major modification, makes the vehicle safer and looks symetrical that way.
For sure, a right hand mirror was available in the mid 70's as my brother put one on his '72 in about 1976.
Anyway, go ahead and put one on. It's not a very major modification, makes the vehicle safer and looks symetrical that way.
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From: NM
Originally Posted by Erics Quick71
What is the view on the NON factory-NON dealer option Pass side mirror?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
Look at my Corvette Pics in my profile
I have the Pass side mirror... and on top of that I have the little round 2 inch convex mirror that sticks on so i can see wide angle
Anybody thats ever owned an early C3 knows the visibility sux.
People used to giggle about the little round mirrors... then next time I saw their car, guess what... the put them on too
Im not going to change lanes and have my Corvette destroyed.... Ill stick with the mirrors
I have the Pass side mirror... and on top of that I have the little round 2 inch convex mirror that sticks on so i can see wide angle
Anybody thats ever owned an early C3 knows the visibility sux.
People used to giggle about the little round mirrors... then next time I saw their car, guess what... the put them on too
Im not going to change lanes and have my Corvette destroyed.... Ill stick with the mirrors
Melting Slicks
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From: McDonough Georgia
Originally Posted by roger55
As I remember, dealers would put them on.
For sure, a right hand mirror was available in the mid 70's as my brother put one on his '72 in about 1976.
Anyway, go ahead and put one on. It's not a very major modification, makes the vehicle safer and looks symetrical that way.
For sure, a right hand mirror was available in the mid 70's as my brother put one on his '72 in about 1976.
Anyway, go ahead and put one on. It's not a very major modification, makes the vehicle safer and looks symetrical that way.
It was a dealer option.
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From: Dumont New Jersey
Originally Posted by DMONSVETTE
Welcome, put it on and then post some bigger pics of your Vette!
Since I have a 71-Was just wondering how many people disliked the addition.
Thanks-for all the reassuarnce its OK!
Will a later model match my 71?
Or should I just get 2 from a later year?
Bigger pics on the way!
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From: On an island surrounded by sharks Hawaii
Originally Posted by Erics Quick71
I understand it was a delaer option starting in 73 or 74.
Since I have a 71-Was just wondering how many people disliked the addition.
Thanks-for all the reassuarnce its OK!
Will a later model match my 71?
Or should I just get 2 from a later year?
Bigger pics on the way!
Since I have a 71-Was just wondering how many people disliked the addition.
Thanks-for all the reassuarnce its OK!
Will a later model match my 71?
Or should I just get 2 from a later year?
Bigger pics on the way!
I would upgrade and put two sport mirrors from something like an 82.
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From: Lake Norman NC
i put one on mine..one of my first mods...but now, i kinda regret it..i actually like the look of the original 1 mirror...wish i would have kept it like that...but its not bad either way.
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From: Dumont New Jersey
Originally Posted by Redshark6974
i put one on mine..one of my first mods...but now, i kinda regret it..i actually like the look of the original 1 mirror...wish i would have kept it like that...but its not bad either way.
As long as its OK- I probably will.
SAFER!
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From: Lake Norman NC
Originally Posted by Erics Quick71
SEE-I am on the Fence-
As long as its OK- I probably will.
SAFER!
As long as its OK- I probably will.
SAFER!
Burning Brakes
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From: Santee CA
After the first time I drove with the cheesy "bullet" mirrors that were originally on the car, I broke down and bought some of the original factory look mirrors for my '74. The car had already had some aftermarket mirrors put on that, while they looked ok, were nearly impossible to see out of. Adding the passenger side mirror just makes complete sense to me.
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From: New Zealand
Originally Posted by Erics Quick71
SEE-I am on the Fence-
As long as its OK- I probably will.
SAFER!
As long as its OK- I probably will.
SAFER!
Hope that helps you off the fence
Melting Slicks
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From: Chester Virginia
I put one on the first '73 I owned. The car was regularly driven and was most useful. I have purchased one for my second 73 put have decided not to put it own since I don't want to drill holes in the 30+ year old car. This car is rarely driven - nice weather cruising and occasionly to work.
For a regularly driven car I would install one.
Roger
For a regularly driven car I would install one.
Roger
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From: Forked River NJ
Being one of the A hole NJ drivers I agree on the passenger side mirror for a daily driver. I don't have one because most of the time I drive with the top down so a quick glance and I can see over there quite well. It is up to you on what you need or want. I don't think anyone is going to tell you to take it off. 
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From: Tracy California
READ THIS THREAD...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...d+motorcyclist
BUY THE SIDE MIRROR... it really looks cool and balanced... plus it increases safety by 50%
I'm talking from experience here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...d+motorcyclist
BUY THE SIDE MIRROR... it really looks cool and balanced... plus it increases safety by 50%
I'm talking from experience here