Thread: Dash mount Mopar mirrors
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11-18-2005 07:25 AM #1
Dash mount Mopar mirrors
"....Gonna have to go Mopar hunting, thanks for the tip, Mike....."
Thought I'd post this for Dave or anybody else hunting for a dash mount mirror.
The 57 Mopars had the mirror mounted in the in the center of the front windshield garnish. The base is removable by taking out the three mounting screws, but it does have a couple of pretty big tangs on the bottom that would have to be ground off to make it fit another dash.
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11-18-2005 07:29 AM #2
In 58 and up, Mopar moved the mirror to the rear of the dash. I don't know if the mount is swedged on or held on with a big nut. This style may be easier to mount in a custom application.Last edited by Mike P; 11-18-2005 at 07:54 AM.
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11-18-2005 07:35 AM #3
There a a few little pieces that make up the mirror assembly, from my experience the one that's hardest to find is the little plastic cup that mounts in the base (grab these where you can find them Dave).
There were various legnth stems used on different cars, and as far as mirror heads ranging from plain, to day night (both in painted .. the most common and chrome) and even an electronically controlled automatic dimming mirror.
"..Looking for any pieces I could try to snag for you on the way???..." THANKS Dave, but I think i finally rounded up the last pieces I need on the net this morning (3 matching flush mount speaker grills).
By the way Dave if the 57 base like I've shown will work for you and you can't find one, I do have an extra (hope you like red )Last edited by Mike P; 11-18-2005 at 07:53 AM.
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11-18-2005 09:21 AM #4
Thanks for the info again Mike. Shouldn't be much problem finding old Mopar stuff around here. I will keep it in mind if I strike out on the search, though.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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11-27-2005 07:00 PM #5
Came across this mirrormatic on E bay, so I thought I'd throw a picture up:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOPAR...93969688QQrdZ1
At a starting bid of $325 for something that needs fixed, a bit pricey for me but a working one might be an interesting addition.
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11-27-2005 07:04 PM #6
Here's what one looks like.
"........MIRROR MATIC.THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC REAR VIEW DIMMING MIRROR. WHEN THE LIGHTS FROM A CAR TRAVELING BEHIND YOU HITS THE MIRROR A LIGHT SENSOR ACTIVATES A COIL AND THE MIRROR TILTS AUTOMATICALLY........"Last edited by Mike P; 11-27-2005 at 07:09 PM.
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