Posted by: orbit398 Feb 24 2016, 03:16 PM
Anyone know of aftermarket mirrors that line up with the threaded holes in the doors? Looking for a mirror for the passenger side or an aftermarket set that just bolts on.
thanks
Posted by: mark04usa Feb 24 2016, 03:19 PM
QUOTE(orbit398 @ Feb 24 2016, 03:16 PM)
Anyone know of aftermarket mirrors that line up with the threaded holes in the doors? Looking for a mirror for the passenger side or an aftermarket set that just bolts on.
thanks
You can use the left side mirror on the right side...it was listed in the mid-'70's parts catalog as L/R fitment.
Posted by: Tom_T Feb 24 2016, 03:39 PM
QUOTE(mark04usa @ Feb 24 2016, 01:19 PM)
QUOTE(orbit398 @ Feb 24 2016, 03:16 PM)
Anyone know of aftermarket mirrors that line up with the threaded holes in the doors? Looking for a mirror for the passenger side or an aftermarket set that just bolts on.
thanks
You can use the left side mirror on the right side...it was listed in the mid-'70's parts catalog as L/R fitment.
As a cost effective RS mirror, get a nice used one, & the welded-in nuts are on all 914 doors, so you'll just need to drill the sheet metal skin & mount them. Get a new fresh base gasket though - both OE & 914Rubber repros are available - & might as well get 2 & replace both sides while you're at it.
BTW - GoWesty.com sells Vanagon/Bus SS mirror screws in the same exact size & thread - if you want to put permanently shiny ones on ..... while you're in there!
AKAIK Porsche still sells the L & R side OE mirrors new (late style with the rounded bend of the arm) - if you want a perfect set, but they're about $225 a side less any retailer discount or the PCA parts discount with dealers. Sunset & Suncoast Porsche also tend to have good pricing on all Porsche parts.
Cheers!
Tom
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Posted by: jimkelly Feb 24 2016, 03:51 PM
not an exact match by any means and not metal, but for $10 at advance, pretty decent temp solution using existing threaded holes.
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Posted by: slotty008 Feb 25 2016, 07:47 AM
Talking about mirrors: is the original outside mirror itself plastic or glass? My right side mirror is partly dull and I can't wash it off;
Posted by: Kansas 914 Feb 25 2016, 08:44 AM
QUOTE(slotty008 @ Feb 25 2016, 06:47 AM)
Talking about mirrors: is the original outside mirror itself plastic or glass? My right side mirror is partly dull and I can't wash it off;
It is glass. I have heard about guys here getting local glass/mirror shops to make new ones for VERY little money.
Posted by: slotty008 Feb 25 2016, 10:25 AM
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Feb 25 2016, 03:44 PM)
QUOTE(slotty008 @ Feb 25 2016, 06:47 AM)
Talking about mirrors: is the original outside mirror itself plastic or glass? My right side mirror is partly dull and I can't wash it off;
It is glass. I have heard about guys here getting local glass/mirror shops to make new ones for VERY little money.
Very good idea! Thx Mike!
Robin
Posted by: tomrev Feb 25 2016, 10:35 AM
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Feb 25 2016, 06:44 AM)
QUOTE(slotty008 @ Feb 25 2016, 06:47 AM)
Talking about mirrors: is the original outside mirror itself plastic or glass? My right side mirror is partly dull and I can't wash it off;
It is glass. I have heard about guys here getting local glass/mirror shops to make new ones for VERY little money.
Yup, I just redid one with new glass, cost was $7. at a glass shop.