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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?
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07-15-2003, 02:23 PM
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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.
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Yea, our host carries both the seal and the mirror. But, it'll cost ya
 A-731-129-00 $4.20 C-731-035-12 $97.70!!!!!! 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.
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07-15-2003, 02:48 PM
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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.
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07-15-2003, 04:21 PM
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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
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