Rear view mirror substitute?

jtb · 02-04-2008

Has anyone found a substitute part for a rear view mirror in a GT?
I seem to recall reading something about an aftermarket one, but I couldn't find it in the search...

Thanks,

jtb

DennisGardiner · 02-04-2008

I have a universal windshield mount rear view mirror in my GT.

The only problem that I have with it is that it is too wide, - even though it is the narrowest that I could find.

ungermm · 02-04-2008

If your purpose is to have a nice mirror because your old one has become blotchy, look for something called replacement mirror at your auto store. It is a mirror on an acrylic sheet that you cut and glue to the original for a like new mirror.

BQS4 · 02-04-2008

J C Whitney sells a dandy curved mirror that attaches over your current mirror allowing you to see practically everything behind you in all lanes and even to the sides.
WRAPAROUND PANORAMIC WIDE-ANGLE MIRRORS - JCWhitney Auto Parts

jtb · 02-04-2008

Hi,

Thanks for the replies. Although the mirror glass is a little blotchy, it is the crumbling black plastic opposite the mirror side which is bothering me. I looked at one from a '82 bmw 320i - it was about the right size, but wrong mount (snaps into a large rectangular hole). I was just wondering if someone has scoured the junkyards and found an oem replacement...

jtb

Girly_with_style · 02-05-2008

theres a guy here in washington that has alot of Opels ( the guy i bought my car from) Im pretty Sure he might have an extra mirror.

1970 OPEL GT

FrankDaTank · 02-05-2008

I bought a mirror for a 65' Mustang an the fits almost perfectly the two of the three screws line up except the third one is off by about 1-2mm. I liked the polished look and the way it seems to point forward. I flipped the mirror and attched it upside down to the mounting arm to bring it up a bit.

I bought the kit pictured here: 65' Mirror Part KIT-MIR-1 $35.00 not cheep but preatty.

Here is the best picture a found on my computer(not a great one)

jvandyke · 02-05-2008

I've got one with decent plastic, fair glass. Yours for the shipping if it will get through to Canada. I hunted done one for the same reason, plastic disintegrated on the back. At least I think one of my spares is good, now I better go look before I promise something I ain't got.

Sparky73 · 02-05-2008

FrankDaTank, what is that thing up on your dash? Black 'piece' with the 6 holes. I'm clueless!

FrankDaTank · 02-07-2008

Originally Posted by Sparky73

FrankDaTank, what is that thing up on your dash? Black 'piece' with the 6 holes. I'm clueless!

I took that picture while the dashboard was still under construction, Those holes are for the guages. The dash is made from a 3/4" birch Plywood

90% Finished Picture

kent · 02-02-2009

Has anyone tried to use a modern stick to the windshield RV mirror? I'd like to find a way to move it closer to the headliner and improve my sight lines. It seems like the original is right in my way, to big and to low. I thought about trying to shorten the stem but I can't see how and still be able to pivot the mirror.

hrcollinsjr · 02-02-2009

Originally Posted by kent

I thought about trying to shorten the stem but I can't see how and still be able to pivot the mirror.

IIRC there were two possibly even three length's of the stem you are referring to.

Harold

markandson · 02-02-2009

Originally Posted by hrcollinsjr

IIRC there were two possibly even three length's of the stem you are referring to.

Harold

I don't know which car the short ones come out of but I have a short stem that I used in my GT. All the other mirrors that I have are long stem ones, so yes there were at least two different lengths available.

kent · 02-02-2009

I did'nt know that thanks,if anyone has a short one there not useing let me know

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jtb Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 415	Rear view mirror substitute? Has anyone found a substitute part for a rear view mirror in a GT? I seem to recall reading something about an aftermarket one, but I couldn't find it in the search... Thanks, jtb

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DennisGardiner Kalifornia Kid Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Soulsbyville, CA Posts: 356	I have a universal windshield mount rear view mirror in my GT. The only problem that I have with it is that it is too wide, - even though it is the narrowest that I could find. __________________ Drifting: dorifuto sōkō, a motor sport where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while preserving vehicle control.

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 5,996 Real Name: Gene	J C Whitney sells a dandy curved mirror that attaches over your current mirror allowing you to see practically everything behind you in all lanes and even to the sides. WRAPAROUND PANORAMIC WIDE-ANGLE MIRRORS - JCWhitney Auto Parts __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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Girly_with_style opel-istickly crazy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 166	theres a guy here in washington that has alot of Opels ( the guy i bought my car from) Im pretty Sure he might have an extra mirror. 1970 OPEL GT __________________ That girl with the opel

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jvandyke Opeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hudsonville, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,794	I've got one with decent plastic, fair glass. Yours for the shipping if it will get through to Canada. I hunted done one for the same reason, plastic disintegrated on the back. At least I think one of my spares is good, now I better go look before I promise something I ain't got. __________________ "Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn." Benjamin Franklin

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ungermm UngerDog Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 759	If your purpose is to have a nice mirror because your old one has become blotchy, look for something called replacement mirror at your auto store. It is a mirror on an acrylic sheet that you cut and glue to the original for a like new mirror.

02-04-2008	#5 (permalink)
jtb Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 415	Hi, Thanks for the replies. Although the mirror glass is a little blotchy, it is the crumbling black plastic opposite the mirror side which is bothering me. I looked at one from a '82 bmw 320i - it was about the right size, but wrong mount (snaps into a large rectangular hole). I was just wondering if someone has scoured the junkyards and found an oem replacement... jtb

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Sparky73 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 1,279 Real Name: Jon	FrankDaTank, what is that thing up on your dash? Black 'piece' with the 6 holes. I'm clueless! __________________ Current 1970 GT; Under Construction Previous 1969 GT; Street/Strip Project 1969 GT; White with Black Interior, Automatic 1969 GT; Black Parts Car 1969 GT; White Parts Car 1970 GT; Silver with Red Interior 1971 GT; Orange with Black Interior, Turbo 1972 GT; Red Parts Car 1972 GT; Blue with Black Interior 1973 GT; Pearl Blue with Black interior. Full body kit.

02-02-2009	#11 (permalink)
kent Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Urbandale Iowa Posts: 196	Has anyone tried to use a modern stick to the windshield RV mirror? I'd like to find a way to move it closer to the headliner and improve my sight lines. It seems like the original is right in my way, to big and to low. I thought about trying to shorten the stem but I can't see how and still be able to pivot the mirror.

02-02-2009	#14 (permalink)
kent Opeler Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Urbandale Iowa Posts: 196	I did'nt know that thanks,if anyone has a short one there not useing let me know

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