Outside Mirror Prices. Am I Cheap ?

Vermont Rock · Oct 21, 2016

70 Road Runner with only the inside & driver side original mirrors. After several close mishaps with other drivers on the right side during my cat-like maneuvers, I've decided to install an original/matching mirror ( non remote ) on that side. Quality & appearance are important. BUT at $110. (eBay ) to $185. ( Year One ) I'm in sticker shock. ITS JUST A MIRROR !! Is there an alternative, or am I just being cheap ?
Any help or sarcastic comments are invited. Thanks, Rocket

MoparMitch · Oct 21, 2016

Yeah... I had to eat that Bullet myself, a while back... Mopars Aint Cheap...

mmissile · Oct 21, 2016

I think auto-zone has mirrors.

69a100 · Oct 21, 2016

Between my brother and I, we have been pricing stock type mirrors for awhile and they aren't cheap. I know it doesn't make sense, you either suck it up or find a cheaper alternative and deal with the results. Good Luck

Dennis H · Oct 21, 2016

Forget it, don't drill holes in your car. Hit the gas and complete the pass safely. My mirror pitted and is an over priced piece of ****.

69Runner · Oct 21, 2016

Mirrors are good swap meet material. Used to find decent used ones on ebay, maybe the supply is drying up?

Try posting in the WTB, you never know who has what laying around gathering dust.

65-440 · Oct 21, 2016

Dennis H said:
Forget it, don't drill holes in your car. Hit the gas and complete the pass safely. My mirror pitted and is an over priced piece of ****.

Mine too, spent what I thought was good money and in no time has rust on the screws and ball end where the mirror adjusts ... not too happy about it

WileERobby · Oct 22, 2016

Tell you what... I'll sell you a mirror cheap, if you'll see me your RR cheap. Seriously, modern mirrors compensate for many times poor passenger side visibility. The older vehicle's right side mirrors are nothing more than an "assistance", never rely on them solely. Therefore, other than having a matching appearance, as I've done, adding the mirror offers little benefit. I don't even use it. It's "look over your shoulder" all the time. Maybe lighten-up on the "cat-like maneuvers" ?

YY1 · Oct 22, 2016

you can benefit from the repro mirror situation

many have bought them and are selling their used originals in grade "B" or less condition

this has actually caused an over supply of OEM mirrors at swap meets

my money says a grade B OEM mirror will stay in B condition much longer than a repro will stay in A condition

mmissile · Oct 22, 2016

Depends on how much you use your car, and what climate conditions it's exposed to. I can't use a "B" on my cars, and replating and new glass is VERY expensive.

Dennis H · Oct 22, 2016

7 thousand miles a year. 20% humidity is high here. Still would not do it again. Pitted and very limited use. And, the wing window hits the goddam thing. I used the factory pilot holes. Two less holes, two less holes, two less holes...

Dennis H · Oct 22, 2016

And, the gasket bleeds to the paint. The original factory mirror is perfect. No pits, bleeding, or hazing of glass. As good as it was on May 28, 1969 when it was installed at Lynch Road by Ma Mopar. Replacement crap. If you fill in and touch up the 2 holes, I will give you the useless piece of crap.

69BBody · Oct 22, 2016

I have one as part of the original build, but find that I rarely use it (admittedly somewhat because it requires a manual adjustment and never seems to be at the right angle no matter how long I take to set it up).

Compared to a modern car, my Coronet has much better visibility -- it just doesn't seem necessary. I'm either beside the other car, or I put my foot into it and then I'm not

Vermont Rock · Oct 23, 2016

OK. OK. Forget the passenger mirror. I'll take Yoga lessons instead.

Dennis H · Oct 23, 2016

Good decision. Keep us posted on spandex female observations. With pictures.

Dennis H · Oct 23, 2016

Good decision. Keep us posted on spandex female observations. With pictures.

Vermont Rock · Oct 23, 2016

Do you REALLY want pictures of my 67 year old body in Spandex ? You'll need a wider monitor screen !

Dennis H · Oct 23, 2016

Vermont Rock said:
Do you REALLY want pictures of my 67 year old body in Spandex ? You'll need a wider monitor screen !

Thought it was clear. Start with the instructor if female. I will pile-on the mirror though.
First picture the pitted replacement installed 2015. The second the factory mirror installed by Ma on May 28, 1969 at the Lynch Road Plant. High quality clear and no pitting. It sat outside in the snow earlier in life. Replacement is garbage.

mmissile · Oct 23, 2016

Gotta consider where **** is made these days.....

Joeyt66 · Nov 23, 2016

Vermont Rock said:
70 Road Runner with only the inside & driver side original mirrors. After several close mishaps with other drivers on the right side during my cat-like maneuvers, I've decided to install an original/matching mirror ( non remote ) on that side. Quality & appearance are important. BUT at $110. (eBay ) to $185. ( Year One ) I'm in sticker shock. ITS JUST A MIRROR !! Is there an alternative, or am I just being cheap ?
Any help or sarcastic comments are invited. Thanks, Rocket

I feel your pain ! You're not cheap, we're just getting raped by people trying to get rich off of us hobbyists.

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