side view mirror on very early 68 SWT

[robingb]

my current project (#175) came with an small durant mirror as opposed to the bigger one. could this be correct for an early 68. it does have the earlier deck lid and grill.

thanks,
gary

[porwolf]

Here is a 1971 picture of a German 68-T I imported from Germany. You can't see much of the side view mirror but I am certain it was the original one that came with the car. I don't remember what it looked like but it seems to be an early flag mirror. Maybe not.

[ossiblue]

Originally Posted by robingb

my current project (#175) came with an small durant mirror as opposed to the bigger one. could this be correct for an early 68. it does have the earlier deck lid and grill.

thanks,
gary

The larger Durant began in 68 but, like many changes, may not have begun with the very first models produced. Since your car is an early 68, it's quite likely it came with the smaller mirror. No guarantee, but I wouldn't doubt it. We all are aware of situations where the factory used up the remaining stock of parts before using the later adaptions.

[porwolf]

Here is mopre information on the early mirrors That I found in this book:

[rgrimm]

FWIW, my '68 had the small Durant when I acquired it.