Correct Mirror?

by **PistolGripper** » 19 Apr 2005 21:12

I had a guy tell me at a car show last week that my '70 Challenger has '71 mirrors. Can anyone verify this for me? The mounting base measures 6.5" in length, and the mounting holes are 3" apart.

by **regnellahC** » 20 Apr 2005 0:18

VitaC,
Look in Forum-Vin,Options. Topic-Sticky 1970 dealer brochure and scroll down to the side-view mirror. there are no measurments but it looks the same.
I just bought my 1970 (Pictures soon,just arrived :thumbsup:

). Mine measure 6.25in. in length with screws 3in. apart on center.

If they're not 70's mirriors someone on this board will tell us.

by **dave-r** » 20 Apr 2005 10:10

It looks like a 71-74 mirror to me. The 1970 only version had a smaller base. Use the search facility on this board to look up mirror topics. I am sure we have covered this (with measurements) before in the past.

by **Bilko** » 20 Apr 2005 12:48

Definately not a 1970 mirror.

by jr » 20 Apr 2005 14:35

http://challenger.mpoli.fi/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5129

by **PistolGripper** » 21 Apr 2005 16:35

Well according to the pictures, the old dude at the car show was right. Mine aren't original. :disbelief:

Here's the next question...where can I get a set of 1970's? :s008:

by **Christer** » 21 Apr 2005 16:51

VitaC wrote:Here's the next question...where can I get a set of 1970's?

No problem, you just need lots of $$$$$$$$ :mrgreen:

A chrome set in show car condition costs somewhere around $700-$900 at ebay. Cheap, isn´t it? :s009:

If you settle for a right-hand mirror only, you can buy repops from http://challenger.mpoli.fi/forum/viewto ... 0092#20092 , for instance. I have no idea if the quality is good or not though.

by **dave-r** » 21 Apr 2005 16:52

You're still not using that 'search' function are you? :wink:

by **dave-r** » 21 Apr 2005 16:56

Here you go.

http://challenger.mpoli.fi/forum/viewto ... 0091#20091

by **dave-r** » 21 Apr 2005 16:56

Hey Christer you jumped in there ahead of me! :mrgreen:

by jr » 21 Apr 2005 16:59

Dave's been so slow lately. He must be getting old! :s003:

by **Christer** » 21 Apr 2005 17:07

dave-r wrote:Hey Christer you jumped in there ahead of me!

Sorry! Usually, I stick to the rule "age before beauty" but this time I made an exception. :lol:

by **dave-r** » 21 Apr 2005 17:10

jr wrote:Dave's been so slow lately. He must be getting old!

Dave has had a vein stripped out the length of his leg and has also had Flu since Saturday! :disbelief:

So sympathy please! :cry:

by **Christer** » 21 Apr 2005 17:28

dave-r wrote:Dave has had a vein stripped out the length of his leg and has also had Flu since Saturday!

So sympathy please!

If I had to choose beteween your car and mine, I would choose your car in 11 out of 10 times!!!! Did that cheer you up? :s004:

by **regnellahC** » 21 Apr 2005 21:39

Christer wrote

No problem, you just need lots of $$$$$$$$ A chrome set in show car condition costs somewhere around $700-$900 at ebay. Cheap, isn´t it?

WOW

Mine aren't 70's either, oh well. I think I'll keep what I have for a while after lookink at those links

.
All you have to see are those fords and chevys in your dust anyway and thats a great reflection in any year mirror :nod:

by **dave-r** » 22 Apr 2005 9:38

Christer wrote: If I had to choose beteween your car and mine, I would choose your car in 11 out of 10 times!!!! Did that cheer you up?

Christer that is envy not sympathy! :lol:

On the subject or door mirrors. I have the correct 1970 mirror on my drivers door and the later version on my passenger door. If they were cheap to replace I would have done it. But the way things are I don't care that much. Only an expert would notice.

by **PistolGripper** » 22 Apr 2005 15:55

dave-r wrote:You're still not using that 'search' function are you?

I did, but the listings only showed passenger side mirrors, and currently there are no mirrors listed for sale at all. Doesn't really matter though, as I agree with "regnellahc". I'll keep my "incorrect" mirrors for now. There are some more important restoration items that I can throw my $$ at.

Thanks for the enlightenment guys. :tears:

by **roadrunner** » 24 Apr 2005 12:46

My factory mirrors are off the car (70 340 Challenger) while it's being painted. So, I measured them yesterday. The mounting holes are 3" apart and the mounting base measured 4.25" in length. I also looked at a 71 Challenger with chrome mirrors yesterday and there IS a difference.
Hope this helps.....

by **Christer** » 26 Apr 2005 14:03

PistolGripper wrote:Here's the next question...where can I get a set of 1970's?

The set of mirrors below has been for sale for a couple of months now. Always the same buy-it-now limit ($900) and always buyers who loose their intrest when the price is somewhere above $500. Let´s see how it turns out this time!?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... AMEWA%3AIT

by **Christer** » 27 Apr 2005 5:16

dave-r wrote:Christer that is envy not sympathy!

My wife is correct then, when she says that I know NOTHING about feelings! :s008:

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