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dm
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:07 pm    Post subject: 1970 passenger side mirror Reply with quote

I want to get a passenger side mirror but know that some
Of them dont have the right arm/angle and blocks
The view. I ordered a rather expensive one from
Kgpr but sent it back bc the reflection was
Terrible and hard to see out of.
Anyone have exp buying with the correct passenger side
Mirror?
Thanks!


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:52 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 passenger side mirror Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:43 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 passenger side mirror Reply with quote

Do you have one now? If not I would not bother unless you can find an original mirror.

IMO even the good repros are lacking. More trouble than they are worth.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:36 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 passenger side mirror Reply with quote

Type 3 passenger-side mirror mounted to Ghia driver-side base = Ghia passenger-side mirror assembly, according to a post on this thread...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462501&highlight=type++mirror
Should be able to find a decent OG Type 3 mirror easily.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 1:07 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 passenger side mirror Reply with quote

thanks all. I do want a mirror as the rear defost doesnt work (another pending question.....)
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:24 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 passenger side mirror Reply with quote

The later model Ghia passenger side does have a longer uniquely bent arm mirror . KGPR is probably going to have your best aftermarket choice. The Super Beetle Convertible does share the same one if you want to expand your look for a good used one.
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 6:00 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 passenger side mirror Reply with quote

For my 70 I bought my mirror from West Coast Metrics. Someone gave me a brand new driver side mirror from them, and I liked the quality. Seems they have lowered their prices.

http://www.westcoastmetric.com/c-1183922-vw-ghia-c...dware.html
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:36 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 passenger side mirror Reply with quote

NOVA Airhead wrote:
Do you have one now? If not I would not bother unless you can find an original mirror.

IMO even the good repros are lacking. More trouble than they are worth.


Yeah. Mine basically just fills the hole on that side. Very Happy
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