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milwlandrover
post Aug 26 2018, 03:40 PM
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Both my '73 and '71 have crummy rubber adjustable side mirrors. what did the originals look like. I have seen pictures with round and rectangle and although both of my cars have (2) mirrors, I think the originals only had (1)
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post Aug 26 2018, 04:07 PM
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All years look like this...

Passenger side mirrors were required in some markets and available in all I think. The door already has the threaded nut in place.


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post Aug 26 2018, 04:17 PM
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Early mirror has a hard bend. Mid year and later has a softer curve


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post Aug 26 2018, 04:36 PM
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True, there were changes. But short of dumpster diving at the pick n pull or hanging out in the classified, you’ll only find late mirrors.
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post Aug 26 2018, 06:21 PM
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True, there were changes. But short of dumpster diving at the pick n pull or hanging out in the classified, you’ll only find late mirrors.


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post Sep 7 2018, 12:42 PM
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post Sep 7 2018, 01:49 PM
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The mirror glass is also just slightly larger in the late style.
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post Sep 7 2018, 06:32 PM
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While on the subject of mirrors...
My passenger side is like a magnifying glass. It is almost unusable. Most mirrors say "objects may be closer..." mine should say ..."Objects appear closer...". Are there two styles of mirror?
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post Sep 7 2018, 07:00 PM
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While on the subject of mirrors...
My passenger side is like a magnifying glass. It is almost unusable. Most mirrors say "objects may be closer..." mine should say ..."Objects appear closer...". Are there two styles of mirror?

You can always replace the glass with a regular piece.
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post Sep 7 2018, 07:02 PM
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Did not think of that, will have to put on my to do list. Thanks.
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post Sep 7 2018, 07:21 PM
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You can always replace the glass with a regular piece.
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Did not think of that, will have to put on my to do list. Thanks.
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914rubber has both sizes of glass. If you decide to switch it out, don't use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the plastic ring. It damages the edge of the stainless steel but do lube up the spring and nut located behind the mirror, under the base and all the pivot points on the arm.
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post Sep 7 2018, 07:34 PM
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post Sep 7 2018, 07:42 PM
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post Sep 7 2018, 07:50 PM
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I like the look of the earlier mirrors better.

But that's me.

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post Sep 8 2018, 12:08 PM
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I like the look of the earlier mirrors better.

But that's me.

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I thought your favorite were those mustang mirrors!
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post Sep 18 2018, 02:02 PM
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Is there some "interior" inside the mirror? Or just the glas and the plastic retaining ring/mirror gasket? Any differences between the early and the late style mirror interior?
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post Sep 18 2018, 03:09 PM
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Is there some "interior" inside the mirror? Or just the glas and the plastic retaining ring/mirror gasket? Any differences between the early and the late style mirror interior?

Yes, the interior gaskets that hold the glass are different. I don't have them in front of me now but I'm sure there are pics online. You do need the interior gasket/spacer or the glass will rattle.
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post Sep 18 2018, 07:38 PM
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There's a thread around here that shows the inside of the mirror. It's the metal case, a clear-ish soft plastic spacer, the glass, and the black retaining ring. The thread might be in the Parts Vault forum?

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post Sep 18 2018, 07:51 PM
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Passenger and drivers mirror are the same, correct? Just one part number?
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post Sep 18 2018, 07:58 PM
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Passenger and drivers mirror are the same, correct? Just one part number?

There was a different passenger mirror with a curved lens (that not everyone likes). 99% just take a driver side and flip it.

If you buy a used mirror, don't force it to move at the joints. They are often dry and corroded. Try dripping some light lube to see if you can get it moving again. If it won't move easily, take the mirror apart, clean and lube all the hardware. I have 20 mirrors and half of them have a little bulge at the back of the mirror because too much pressure was used to adjust the mirror.
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