To mirror, or not to mirror- that is the question:
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My 71 Super Bee; all original, 69,000+ miles. I've shared pics here before of its original tattered and worn condition - but looks great for what it is. I'm a backer-up-er; a backer-in-er; a person that loves to back into a parking space or a garage. The car doesn't have a passenger mirror. I'll start with the statement that I'll never sell the car; upon death, I will be the owner of this car regardless of what life throws at me. I want to add a mirror on the passenger door. I'm torn. I'd like to hear inputs from my friends here! Please share your opinion!!
Wile E. Coyote Super Genius, Lover of FCA US LLC Products ************* 68 Road Runner (440 4-spd), 71 Superbee (383 slap), 71 Charger 500 (383 4-spd wA/C 1of 182), 72 Imperial, 74 Charger SE (440 sunroof), 84 D350 Crew-cab Dually (440), 75 D300 Dually Tandem (318 4-speed)
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Re: To mirror, or not mirror- that is the question:
[Re: OzHemi]
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04/17/16 01:12 AM
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Nice gate hinge. And if it was me, I would add one.... actually it was me, my old Aussie Charger never had a passenger side mirror either and I had added one to it as well. You paid attention Forrest!!! Thanks for your "add a mirror post"!
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Re: To mirror, or not mirror- that is the question:
[Re: OzHemi]
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04/17/16 01:14 AM
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Mirror mirror on the Dodge...who is the best vision of them all... I feel PARALYZED when I back up and I can't see on that right side!!
Wile E. Coyote Super Genius, Lover of FCA US LLC Products ************* 68 Road Runner (440 4-spd), 71 Superbee (383 slap), 71 Charger 500 (383 4-spd wA/C 1of 182), 72 Imperial, 74 Charger SE (440 sunroof), 84 D350 Crew-cab Dually (440), 75 D300 Dually Tandem (318 4-speed)
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Re: To mirror, or not mirror- that is the question:
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04/17/16 01:17 AM
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If it was me I'd just ad one of those cheap Ebay back up cameras($35 complete with screen). The lens just bolts to the license plate and the one I bought has a screen that you can unplug and put away when you don't want it seen.Even works well at night. Shows just how old I am and stuck in the 80's to not think of such an option...... I haven't looked into such an option but I will now. Thank you stumpy.
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Re: To mirror, or not mirror- that is the question:
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04/17/16 01:19 AM
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Nice gate hinge. And if it was me, I would add one.... actually it was me, my old Aussie Charger never had a passenger side mirror either and I had added one to it as well. You paid attention Forrest!!! Thanks for your "add a mirror post"! I tend to notice odd ball things, even when not circled in red. Oh, and a back up camera is a nice idea, but the side mirror will let you see the quarter panel area which is nice when backing along side things too.
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Re: To mirror, or not mirror- that is the question:
[Re: jaque]
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04/17/16 02:06 AM
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Wile E. Coyote Super Genius, Lover of FCA US LLC Products ************* 68 Road Runner (440 4-spd), 71 Superbee (383 slap), 71 Charger 500 (383 4-spd wA/C 1of 182), 72 Imperial, 74 Charger SE (440 sunroof), 84 D350 Crew-cab Dually (440), 75 D300 Dually Tandem (318 4-speed)
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Re: To mirror, or not mirror- that is the question:
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04/17/16 11:56 AM
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I've added a mirror to my 73 340 challenger, I say do it!
I don't have a photo of the pass. side mirror but check out the message in the mirror
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Re: To mirror, or not mirror- that is the question:
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04/17/16 12:09 PM
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My '70 doesn't have one and honestly I don't miss it. You get used to judging things off the drivers side. I.e. Backing on the stall lines. Knowing the position in the garage. If it's ever in doubt, my wife will hop out to guide or other car people who know the drill offer help. It's your car and call but to me unless they're the body color sport mirrors? The rt side mirror looks outta place
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Re: To mirror, or not mirror- that is the question:
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04/17/16 01:31 PM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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My 65 dosent have any outsides and I miss them.I have a pair in the garage that are the later racing style. Im going to put on some day.Its your car add it.I almost put on the OE 65 ne I have also but dont care for the look.If you decide later you dont want it etc just what 2 small holes to repair unless you go remote.Rocky
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Re: To mirror, or not mirror- that is the question:
[Re: WyleECoyote]
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04/17/16 03:24 PM
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I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe a passenger's side mirror was an option for most 60's and 70's B bodies. Classic Industries has RH mirrors that match your factory LH mirror and if it was me, I'd just buy one.
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Re: To mirror, or not to mirror- that is the question:
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How can there even be a question??? There's no such thing as too much visibility...
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