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Posted by: Abeck914 Apr 3 2018, 11:24 AM

Hi all,

I'm just trying to attach the mirror that I have [I have mirror part no. 914-731-014-12-M100 and need the base, can't find one on any of the parts websites so I'm here.

Thanks in advance,

Aaron

Posted by: Tom_T Apr 3 2018, 11:57 AM

I don't think that they ever offere the mirror separate from the base, & the p/n would relate to the whole unit (download the FREE Porsche 914 PET Parts manual at Porsche > Classic > Documents).

So you probably will want to modify your ad to find a complete unit, & you can try Bruce Stone/bdstone on here, HPH in Redwood City CA, & other members classifieds on here, evil-bay, TheSamba, etc.

You can also get them new from Porsche or any of their vendors (smae as used on 911/912/930 of that era).

You'll also want to get a couple of the 3M double-stick mounting pads - so you have a spare in the glovebox), which are $5-10 each & still sold by Porsche, dealers, vendors, etc. (also same as 911 etc.).

PS - The mirror is essentially the same for all 914 MYs & on all 911/912/912E/930 up to the late `80's or so, even if shown with different p/n's relating to those models.

Good Luck!
Tom
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Posted by: mepstein Apr 3 2018, 12:05 PM

The early mirrors are different (narrower) than mid year or late 914’s. More expensive too. Also used on 6’s. I don’t think they were ever on 911’s but not positive. Ask Garold or Bdstone. Someone parting an early car might have one.

Posted by: Abeck914 Apr 3 2018, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the polite and helpful responses!

I'm shying away from buying a new mirror, aka spending $200 for all parts with pads and shipped. ..because I already have a mirror is my logic.

I was planning on getting 4 pads, because I read on this site that using two works better, if thats really true

I also located a base only on pelican and stoddard, but that round base has a square/rectangle slide that just doesn't look like the early mirror will slide into to me?? I was hoping to find a parted out base is how I ended up here, and there was one for sale for $1 3 weeks ago so its hopeful.

I'm kind of debating on trying to trial and error putting 2 mirror pads on the mirror arm/stem itself skipping the base altogether. I'll probably sit on that idea for a couple days thought to see if some kind of common sense knocks that idea out my head.

Off to contact the other gentleman now, thanks again,

- Aaron

Posted by: bdstone914 Apr 3 2018, 05:15 PM

I do not have one.

Posted by: Lightweight_911 Apr 4 2018, 01:26 AM

The mirror won't stay in place without the base - you need it for the much larger contact area it provides.

Your best bet is to buy another (complete) 'donor' mirror assembly* where the mirror itself is in poor condition - these often appear for <$25. Then cannibalise it for the base.

* Although the mirror 'head' is different between early & late versions, I'm fairly sure the arm & base are the same for all 914 model years.

Posted by: Abeck914 Apr 4 2018, 09:48 AM

QUOTE(Lightweight_911 @ Apr 4 2018, 01:26 AM)

Posted by: DLewis Apr 4 2018, 10:35 AM

You just need the base? Or the arm, too?
I have a base you can have.
Dean

Posted by: Abeck914 Apr 4 2018, 12:20 PM

just the base!

- aaron

QUOTE(DLewis @ Apr 4 2018, 10:35 AM)

Posted by: DLewis Apr 4 2018, 01:19 PM

Give me a day or two to find it.
Send me your address.
Dean

Posted by: Abeck914 Apr 4 2018, 01:29 PM

will PM you. send me a bill to cover the reasonable part value to you, your time, and shipping, or offer another preferred means of compensation please.

Aaron

QUOTE(DLewis @ Apr 4 2018, 01:19 PM)