Rear-view mirror re-mirroring?
 

I have a passenger side rectangular (74-75-style) rear view mirror that I broke the mirror out of. In digging around for a replacement, I've learned that the reproductions are backordered and the real once are scarce.

Does anyone know if its possible for an auto glass shop to fit a new mirror into the old frame? I've lost the rubber seal that goes around it, but it occurred to me that the later mirrors (76-on) might be the same shape piece of glass.

Does anyone know?

Jack-
I'm almost positive they could - its probably just a matter of price. Last winter, the driver's side mirror on my '85 separated from its backing and just 'flew' away. Luckily, I have my choice of dismantlers here in the Bay Area, and I was able to get a replacement for $20 - and they installed it for me on the spot.

Anyway, I took the old backing to an auto glass shop so I would have a spare - they wanted $35. I passed on it, since it was just a spare, but they were available.

Yea, our host carries both the seal and the mirror. But, it'll cost ya :)
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By the way, I did the same thing with my ds mirror. I found one in decent shape at Pomona for $10. The whole thing! Score. :)

good luck jack. i once had a shop cut a new mirror for the 68 only rear view mirror. it was taped when i picked it up so the glue would dry. i was told not to remove for 24 hours. of course i didn't wait and removed the tape when i got in the car. MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT!!! i don't know what they used for a template but i went back in and got my money back.

Jack, I know this is an old thread but I have the same problem. What did you use to seal the mirror back into the housing. Did you find the correct seal or gasket?

Thanks
Eric