Looking for source of used parts - specifically a right side mirror

Jim Richards · 11-03-2003, 05:10 PM

Hi all,

I've been looking (forever, it seems) for a right side flag mirror from a 74-75 911. I assume that this would be the driver side mirror for RHD 911s. The mirror is approximately 170mm x 100mm and the finish is stainless steel.

Are there any sources of used 911 parts or dismantlers in your countries that I should try? Thanks!

Porsche · Porsche's Garage

Swan Porsche's in WA dismantles cars all the time. They may have one in stock.

http://www.swanporsche.com.au/usedparts.htm

Jim Richards · 11-03-2003, 07:35 PM

Thanks Erwin. I just sent them an email inquiring about the mirror I'm seeking.

CamB · CamB's Garage

Jim

They don't exist. JackOlsen has a replica made by someone, so they are available in the USA.

RHD cars had a round Durant mirror instead.

(disclaimer) So I'm told to all of the above!

Jim Richards · 11-04-2003, 04:29 AM

Hi Cam. I thought that applied to 73 and earlier models. I've seen them in the PET listing for 74 and 75 models. Does your 75 have a Durant mirror?
The replicas haven't been available for a number of months, and it's not clear if or when they'll be available. I guess I'll keep looking into this for now. Thanks!

CamB · CamB's Garage

Does your 75 have a Durant mirror?

Not when I bought it, although I have now bought one. It has some dodgy Vitaloni mirrors to try and make it look newer

Does PET really show a right side rectangular mirror? I don't have an awful lot of evidence that it should be the Durant - basically, I have checked the "Authenticity" books and have come across a couple of pictures of RHD '74 models with a Durant mirror (one in that Authenticity book, one on the Porsche website ages ago).

But I actually don't KNOW.

Maybe you could check with Matt Holcomb - he has a '74 911 (although I see from the pics that it has '76-on mirrors) but also because he just did the RSR Services website (www.rsrservices.com.au), and RSR Services has a '74 911 for sale with an ambiguous drivers side mirror (you can't see it in the pics).

Jim Richards · 11-04-2003, 01:51 PM

Thanks CamB. I'll try to get a clearer picture of this mirror mystery.

Aussie · Aussie's Garage

I thought in 1972 it went from a durant mirror to a rectangular mirror.

Thats what it says in the books anyway.

Jim Richards · 11-05-2003, 04:13 AM

Yes, in 72 the 911's came with small rectangular mirrors. In 74, the mirrors continued to be the same style, but now a bit larger. Also, from what I understand, the RHD 911's in 72-73 came with the round mirror, which was the optional passenger side mirror for LHD cars. From looking at the Porsche PET parts listing for 74-75, it appears that both driver side and passenger side mirrors (optional equip.) were rectangular; however, CamB's comments leave me a bit uncertain on this.

Regards,