Will adding a right side mirror reduce value? |
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Will adding a right side mirror reduce value? |
Kansas 914 |
Aug 10 2008, 07:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My '72 was not delivered with the right side mirror. I have been thinking of adding it.
Will it reduce the value? I have not added the usual items like hood crest and reflector so the the body and interior are as delivered from the dealer (other than the carbs - but the engine/tranny is numbers matching and with the correct parts the EFI could be restored in an afternoon). Thanks as always. |
Pat Garvey |
Aug 11 2008, 07:34 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
The doors were set up for a pass side mirror, in that they were equipped with the mounting nuts under the door skin. It really shouldn't be a major issue if done properly, and would be nice to have.
As some of you know, I'm scared shitless about drilling holes - no radio antennae, etc. But, if I weren't so anal, the mirror would come before the antennae (the sweat noises from the rear are good enough for me, as is). Would I be concerned about a pass side mirror installation? Probably not, and it only takes a screwdriver to see if it was done properly. Pat |
Kansas 914 |
Aug 11 2008, 09:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The doors were set up for a pass side mirror, in that they were equipped with the mounting nuts under the door skin. It really shouldn't be a major issue if done properly, and would be nice to have. As some of you know, I'm scared shitless about drilling holes - no radio antennae, etc. But, if I weren't so anal, the mirror would come before the antennae (the sweat noises from the rear are good enough for me, as is). Would I be concerned about a pass side mirror installation? Probably not, and it only takes a screwdriver to see if it was done properly. Pat Thanks for the replies. I too am scared shitless when considering drilling holes in the '72. I have confirmed that the support is there and waiting for a mirror... As for potential rust - the car is going to the body shop for paint (L63K) in a few weeks and would be primed and painted after the holes were "punched". I haven't ordered a COA yet for the car - but I doubt it would list whether it shipped with right side mirror or not since that was more than likely not a factory (damn few) but probably a dealer add like side stripes (oops did I open a can of worms there?)... I think I have decided not to add the mirror on the '72. I have owned it since '78 and have gotten by this long without it - of course the last 20 years it has been holding down jackstands..... I know I could revert the motor back to original in a weekend (back to fuel injection) but covering up a holes in the body for mirrors that weren't there when purchased is a lot more difficult to correct - kind of like removing a hood crest and repairing the "damage". Thanks again. |
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