Passenger side mirror, what to do?
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Re: Passenger side mirror, what to do? (Jvette73)
Even with the second mirror there is still a considerable blind spot. It is on a 73 anyway. Be carefull and dont get too confident once you add the second mirror. I still swing my head around and look real quick just before I switch lanes. After all two mirrors are better than one but they still have a small field of view.
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From: A 12/8 man in a 4/4 world
Re: Passenger side mirror, what to do? (Secret Squirrel)
my suggestion. It is a safety issue and outweighs cosmetic. what is better. two holes in a door panel or having a an accident and possibly totallly the vette because you couldnt see.
Racer
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From: Ann Arbor MI
Re: Passenger side mirror, what to do? (79Fever)
:iagree: with everyone above.
I did it for both safety and looks. The only people who really care is NCRS and those that want their cars to be judged by NCRS.
I did it for both safety and looks. The only people who really care is NCRS and those that want their cars to be judged by NCRS.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: Passenger side mirror, what to do? (Secret Squirrel)
Safety is MORE important than originality......do it!! I did on both my cars! Easy job. You'll be suprised how thin the fiberglass is, and how easy the drill bites. Measure...dry fit...measure again...then use the template. I have a template if your interested. email me with an address if you want it.
Eddie
Eddie
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Re: Passenger side mirror, what to do? (1971Ultra)
:iagree: with everyone above.
I did it for both safety and looks. The only people who really care is NCRS and those that want their cars to be judged by NCRS.
I did it for both safety and looks. The only people who really care is NCRS and those that want their cars to be judged by NCRS.
Racer
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From: Houston, Texas
Re: Passenger side mirror, what to do? (Mike Ward)
I agree with all that was said. I added one to my 72 two days after I bought it three years ago. It has saved me more that once from a right lane passing car. Nice look as well.
Good driving on the "wrong" side, I spent two years in OZ and it was tough enough with a right hand drive car let alone with a "left hooker".
Good driving on the "wrong" side, I spent two years in OZ and it was tough enough with a right hand drive car let alone with a "left hooker".
