C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Mirror spacers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 07:28 PM
  #1  
Mod75's Avatar
Mod75
Thread Starter
Race Director
15 Year Member
Veteran: Army
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,681
Likes: 696
From: Danville Illinois
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C3 of the Year Winner - Modified
2021 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2019 C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods)
Default Mirror spacers

Finally getting the mirror back on the passenger side.
What are some other part numbers for the black plastic spacer, the two i have are 3914599 and 461133.

Neither one fits my mirror base very good, any different numbers out there?
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:04 AM
  #2  
dembo's Avatar
dembo
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 33
From: Lokeren, Belgium
Default

Had the same problem as you, and ended up milling one to reorient my mirrors almost horizontal, painted in body color. Still not perfect but yet better then the black ones. I also think I don't have genuine Corvette mirrors but Firebird or Camaro (if they where different)
PS love your exterior color
Nick


Reply
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 10:02 AM
  #3  
Easy Mike's Avatar
Easy Mike
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 38,923
Likes: 1,481
From: Southbound
Cruise-In II Veteran
Default

Two things could be going on: your sport mirrors are not Corvette or your gaskets are not Corvette. Check the assembly instruction manual (AIM) for the correct part numbers for each.

The sport mirrors were used on different GM applications. The mirror heads were usually the same, but the bases could be different depending upon the application.

Reply
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:09 PM
  #4  
Mod75's Avatar
Mod75
Thread Starter
Race Director
15 Year Member
Veteran: Army
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,681
Likes: 696
From: Danville Illinois
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C3 of the Year Winner - Modified
2021 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2019 C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods)
Default

I removed the sport mirrors and have gone back with the stock mirrors.
In 34 years i have had trans am, El camino, and rally sport mirrors on the car.

I purchased a new drivers side mirror and it came with the black plastic seal. All of the plastic seals i have tried are ill fitting or look odd. All the different mirrors had mounting holes that required more holes. Last paint job we filled all the holes in.

dembo, your mirrors look taller than rally sport mirrors. Nice job.


Last edited by Mod75; Sep 30, 2011 at 08:17 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:29 PM
  #5  
Maymyvetteliveforevr's Avatar
Maymyvetteliveforevr
Safety Car
20 Year Member
Loved
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,255
Likes: 82
From: Brampton Ont.
Default

When I bought the 75' new it came with the chrome one pictured, the 75' was the first year they came with the larger head. The passenger side was not an option from factor since I don't remember seeing that when I ordered mine. If you wanted a passenger side mirror the dealer would order and install it for you.
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2011 | 05:38 AM
  #6  
croaker's Avatar
croaker
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,369
Likes: 103
From: Centerville Louisiana
Default

Mine are the same and I could not get it to fit tight so it does move a little. Kinda shakey at the base good luck I tried all kind of shims hard plastic snd rubber
Reply
Old Oct 1, 2011 | 01:11 PM
  #7  
Mod75's Avatar
Mod75
Thread Starter
Race Director
15 Year Member
Veteran: Army
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,681
Likes: 696
From: Danville Illinois
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C3 of the Year Winner - Modified
2021 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2019 C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods)
Default

From playing around with the mirrors i did notice the pass side had a wobble to it, that is caused by the base plate hole becoming bigger from trying to over tighten the set screw. I just ordered a new one and that corrected it.

Maymyvetteliveforevr, you are correct that it was an option for a passenger side mirror, took a lot of engineering to get a hole in that channel to place a plate drilled and taped for the mirror mounts.

Thanks again for all the info, time to move on to other projects.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Mirror spacers





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:04 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE