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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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Maybe from a different year, or afermarket like these http://www.finishlineaccessories.com...roducts_id=191 Would these fit our mounting holes?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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sorry for posting in tech/performance....
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I have Vitaloni Californian mirrors. They really arent that great for visibility, but I think they look better than the stock chrome or sport mirrors. Got them from pegasus racing for $50 per mirror. They do not fit in the stock chrome mirror holes, but it looks like they might just fit in holes for a sport mirror. The first 3 pics show the mirror mounted a few inches forward of the stock location. last pic is moved back into the stock spot.





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Originally Posted by tt 383
Maybe from a different year, or afermarket like these http://www.finishlineaccessories.com...roducts_id=191 Would these fit our mounting holes?
Those might look good on a 39 Plymouth, but definitely not on a C3.

Too heavy for the sleek lines of a Vette.

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I'm digging this, not a bad price either.
http://www.finishlineaccessories.com...roducts_id=383
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Plain and simple A&B body mirrors from the 70's.....

moved forward on the doors, far as possible....

HUGE improvement.....
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I think the best looking mirrors that are on Corvettes came from the factory
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Originally Posted by Douglas Mariani
I think the best looking mirrors that are on Corvettes came from the factory
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Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
looks good
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Vette427, I really like the look, especially from side, and from the back view. Jimo, I like the mirrors, but they look like they need to move forward some on the door, but they suit the lines of the car. I just purchased the ecklers mirrors, maybe down the road I will change. Thank you all for posting pics and input.
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Somebody on this forum added Olds Aurora side mirrors. They looked nice - if that's your thing!
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Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
Dang thats nice! (sorry about the language )
Gives the vette just a touch of the modern. What are they
and do they fit nice against the body?
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