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JamesD 03-06-2005 11:19 PM

The Mules rear view mirror?
 
I want to upgrade the stock rear view mirror on my 69 camaro. I would like to get one of the mirrors from a late model car that has map lights and possibly a compass/temp sensor in it too. Did Stielow use one of these on the mule? I know he is big into using stock late model parts in his cars, I know the malitude has one.

will69camaro 03-07-2005 01:53 AM

I put a 94 camaro rearview mirror in my car and i like it so far...No map or temp but it has the built in dome lights...

William

Steve1968LS2 03-07-2005 10:07 AM

I put a mirror from a 2000 Camaro in my 69.. I LOVE IT.. it has a much better field of vision than the stocker and the map lights are great..

Easy to install also..

JamesD 03-07-2005 11:28 AM

Thanks for the ideas guys. I notice that the stock camaro mirror mounts up on the roof, instead of on the windshield, like most modern ones do. What did ya'll do about the hole left in the head liner when you removed the stock mirror?

Steve1968LS2 03-07-2005 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesD
Thanks for the ideas guys. I notice that the stock camaro mirror mounts up on the roof, instead of on the windshield, like most modern ones do. What did ya'll do about the hole left in the head liner when you removed the stock mirror?

Cut off the part that holds the factory 69 mirrow, grind it down smooth and paint it. That way you still have the hooks to hold the visors. :)

Or just delete the visors.. (squinting may be required using this method)..

BANKO 01-08-2007 12:10 AM

Steve, did you find it hard aligning the new mirror mount on the glass? How did you locate it to make sure it was centered along the width of the window and placed at the proper viewing height?

Do you have any close up pics of the mirror and the associated cable routing for the integrated maps lights?

Thanks, Josh

TonyL 01-08-2007 01:06 AM

use masking tape. Run the tape all the way across the windshield, measure across and mark (from the outside) and then you'll be able to see your mark from the inside.

Steve1968LS2 01-08-2007 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyL
use masking tape. Run the tape all the way across the windshield, measure across and mark (from the outside) and then you'll be able to see your mark from the inside.

This is exactly what I did. I have an extra new Camaro mirror and plan on adding it to the Fairlane.

WestCoast67 03-01-2007 11:26 PM

I got a mirror out of a mid 90's (I believe) Cutlass Supreme. Looks pretty normal, blends nice, and has map-lights. Got it at a wrecking yard for fairly cheap (40-50$ I think).

clill 03-02-2007 07:23 AM

Stielow started using map light mirrors so he could actually read maps at night during One Lap. Who'd a thunk..

V8TV 03-07-2007 05:13 PM

Map light mirrors are great in ragtops, too. We have a mirror from a '90s Buick Regal with the 2 lights in it, and working day / night position - $8.00 at the local boneyard. Try to find one that has the wiring harness, clip the wire before the plug and you'll have a clean disconnect in the car. We also have a '95 Caddy mirror with the thermometer / compass / auto-dim, but I have not tried it yet to see if I need a module or something to make it work.

atomicjoe23 03-22-2007 02:55 PM

I'm thinking of using the vintage TransAm style mirror in '67 Firebird (Project: Tomahawk). . .that way it re-inforces the influence that the vintage SCCA TransAm race cars have on my vision. . .it's unique. . .and I'm hoping that I will be able to mount it in such a way as to hide the roll bar across the top of the windshield. . .thinking about customizing it to include some map lights as well. . .now I just have to find them to see if I can make it work the way I want it to!!!

Bowtieracing 01-28-2014 01:07 PM

To add modern gm rear view mirror i just need to glue on of these to glass

http://www.ebay.com/itm/S39-GM-CHEVR...ce8d87&vxp=mtr

And then allmost any gm mirror is ready to go, like this one?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2014-CH...adf737&vxp=mtr

ULTM8Z 01-28-2014 05:52 PM

This is what I'm running... really nice piece.

http://ultm8z.com/rear%20view%20mirror.jpg

It's a CIPA. I bought many years ago. Seems like they've gone up in price quite a bit though...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cip-36400/overview/

Yikes.. I think I only paid just over $100 for mine way back when...


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