Side mirror dimensions
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Side mirror dimensions
Hi Guys
I recently acquired a 72 Vette, and it only has the driver's side mirror. Id like to order the passenger side one but i remember reading somewhere that the 75+ year models had the wider ones as opposed to the 69-74 which had the more squarish ones. Could anyone confirm this? id like to order a set at the earliest
Thanks
I recently acquired a 72 Vette, and it only has the driver's side mirror. Id like to order the passenger side one but i remember reading somewhere that the 75+ year models had the wider ones as opposed to the 69-74 which had the more squarish ones. Could anyone confirm this? id like to order a set at the earliest
Thanks
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The info you have is correct. The new passenger side mirror will come with a template for locating the base plate, IIRC, along with the well nuts to mount the base plate. I did this install many years ago and the well nuts are very secure after all this time. The only issue with the aftermarket mirrors is the chrome does not hold up well.
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From: Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
The info you have is correct. The new passenger side mirror will come with a template for locating the base plate, IIRC, along with the well nuts to mount the base plate. I did this install many years ago and the well nuts are very secure after all this time. The only issue with the aftermarket mirrors is the chrome does not hold up well.
Just to confirm, the 1968-1974 ones are part number A1390R
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1974.html
And the 1975-1981 ones are part number A2406R
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1975-1981.html
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That looks right.
I changed from the small size to the larger size mirror and recommend it to anyone who is not concerned about originality. That little bit extra makes a difference when using them to actually see what's back there.
I've got the pass size mirror also but can't comment on it's usefulness yet
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I changed from the small size to the larger size mirror and recommend it to anyone who is not concerned about originality. That little bit extra makes a difference when using them to actually see what's back there.
I've got the pass size mirror also but can't comment on it's usefulness yet
M
