C5 Mirrors for a C3?
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C5 Mirrors for a C3?
Has anyone installed C5 or C6 outside mirrors on a C3 (1977)? I am looking to change the mirrors and these are the only set that I think will look good on the '77.
Any info will be appreciated.
Any info will be appreciated.
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If anyone's done it, this will help:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1603168
Oldsmobile Aurora mirrors look good on a C3.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1603168
Oldsmobile Aurora mirrors look good on a C3.
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Would that be jcgodale3? I always thought that was a nice looking car. As many times as I looked at it, I don't remember seeing those mirrors. I would think C5 mirrors would look good on the C3 also.
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Red 69, is that your Vette with the Aurora mirrors? If so, what did you have to create to mount them? Are they controlled by a switch? They look good and it is a tough call between these and a C5 mirror. It looks like the Aurora ones are mounted further out than the C5 mirror in the above picture.
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Red 69, is that your Vette with the Aurora mirrors? If so, what did you have to create to mount them? Are they controlled by a switch? They look good and it is a tough call between these and a C5 mirror. It looks like the Aurora ones are mounted further out than the C5 mirror in the above picture.
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Thanks guys. Batman, do you envision mounting them as they appear on the dark red Vette? It appears that the mount is too far in front, but it could be the angle of the picture. Please keep us posted with your progress.
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No...I can't make claim to the car attached to the Aurora mirrors. I don't recall the forum member's name, but remember him saying they helped see over the rear tire hump. I would have to think Aurora mirrors would be relatively inexpensive compared to C-5 mirrors. If Batman can help with the remote control wiring, the installation is a very attractive option. Take plenty of pic Batman!!
EJC, I'm not sure what you mean by the mount being too far in front. They're forward of the mount points for the stock position, but the pylons sweep back rather than straight out like the stock sport mirrors. The glass looks to be in about the same position as the stock sport mirrors. I've looked at the way the doors open, and the pylons won't hit anything. That section swings in quite a bit.
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I just looked at mine, it appears that the head/pylon fasteners are under the glass. I think they could be painted as one piece without much trouble, though.
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It appears the pylons (stems) can't mount with screws from the outside, so does it use studs or screws from the inside? There isn't much room between the door frame and glass in that area, so is there a trick to mounting them?