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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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I know this is not as unique as many do to there cars, but, I needed a new Rear View Mirror. The original was starting to look old and the reflection just was not as good as original. The OEM 80-82 mirrors were fairly expensive. Soooo, I found a C5 mirror with courtisy lights. Easy upgrade to tap into the center dome light assy. Now, I have a great looking and better functioning mirror all for under $30.00 Al
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Yes, pictures please
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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good idea, mirrors are easy upgrades. you could go with an auto dimming with compass really easy
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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I did something similar



Compuss, Temp, self Darkining and Garage door opener
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Compuss, Temp, self Darkining and Garage door opener
Perfect!! Please provide description, make, year, how difficult was it to install?
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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Got rid of my rear view mirrors.....tired of seeing Mustangs in them.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Summerfun
Got rid of my rear view mirrors.....tired of seeing Mustangs in them.
Really, you must have been on a trailer being pulled by a Power stroke. lol
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by alswagg
Really, you must have been on a trailer being pulled by a Power stroke. lol
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Looks like a great upgrade, been checking it out for my 74. I notice they call out different mounts, wedge, button, cam lock, what would the stock mount on my 74 be called?
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would like to see a pic from further away. Kinda looks bigger than stock mirror. Like the idea for sure
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I'd like to know how you got all the electronics to work too
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I'd like to know how you got all the electronics to work too
Me too, the garage door opener would be nice to have, along with auto-dim feature.
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Looks like a great upgrade, been checking it out for my 74. I notice they call out different mounts, wedge, button, cam lock, what would the stock mount on my 74 be called?
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most of these mirrors just require a power and ground to work
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Originally Posted by qwank
most of these mirrors just require a power and ground to work
Not so sure, the temperature will likely need a sensor somewhere.

The mirror is probably a little bigger than stock but for me, that is not a deal breaker. Would love to get the details on this particular one, which car did it come from, year and how did he connect it.
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