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914World.com _ Originality and History _ Exterior mirror question
Posted by: Lavanaut Dec 4 2008, 05:34 PM
The mirror on the right is the one I pulled of my /6 to be replaced with the one on the left. When I initially saw the dull, non-reflective base I assumed it was a cheap-o aftermarket/MIM part. But the NOS one I purchased was identical when it arrived, down to the part # stamped on the back.
What gives, anyone know? It looks like the base is a different material and just plated to match? 
Posted by: 914Sixer Dec 8 2008, 08:22 AM
Looks like the chrome has been stipped off the base of the old mirror.
Posted by: Lavanaut Dec 8 2008, 01:31 PM
Agreed, wonder why though? Base must be a different substrate. I was curious if this was common on OEM parts.
Posted by: 914runnow Jan 22 2009, 08:11 PM
Looks like the chrome has been stipped off the base of the old mirror.
Ditto......According to the factory parts manual..1/80 print....section..8/11..
part #7....was sold as an entire unit...I know I have seen roughly 90 to 100
914's over the years...never as your pic.....Save it though....
Maybe it was beer 30 that day on the assembly line!!!!
Posted by: Pat Garvey Jan 24 2009, 07:56 PM
The mirror on the right is the one I pulled of my /6 to be replaced with the one on the left. When I initially saw the dull, non-reflective base I assumed it was a cheap-o aftermarket/MIM part. But the NOS one I purchased was identical when it arrived, down to the part # stamped on the back.
What gives, anyone know? It looks like the base is a different material and just plated to match?
I think you have grounds for a warranty claim!
Posted by: McMark Jan 29 2009, 11:33 PM
Is it painted?
Posted by: Lavanaut Jan 29 2009, 11:36 PM
Negative. Looks like it may have been chromed at one point and all the plating just flaked off over time.
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