Can anybody tell me when they used the mirrors in the pics? I believe my '72 used the fine pebbled mirror (the second photo) and that the leather grain type backed mirror (the first photo) is actually from a 914 I had from '73 or '74. Searching has failed to show which mirror a '72 came with although I thought I had seen it somewhere before. Thanks in advance, Derek
Hi,
Some say that the second mirror was on the 69-71 cars, 1973 and later 911's had the top mirror which was used on the 914 and 928 as well. Missing the 1972 build cars but on all the RS's (including mine) I have seen with original mirrors they had the lower type, which is a tad smaller. So not conclusive yet but I would say bottom mirror on all F series 911's.
Cees
Derek,
Just went out in the garage and took this of my '73.......... I have no reason to think it's not original to the car...
Not sure about the '72
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Thank you guys. I'm sure that is your correct mirror Chuck. They must have used that mirror up through '73. Quite a relief since it's the mirror in better shape. Cees, you are correct too in that the pebbled back mirror (I don't know what else to call it) is about 1/4" shorter indicating that glass is not compatible between the two mirrors.
My Jan. 1972 has the same texture (pebble backed)
Bill Cilker, Jr.
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Great! My car is also a Jan. of '72 production so that helps out a lot. Thanks
My '72 has the pebbled mirror. I believe it is a Feb '72 build but I'm still trying to research that for sure. The gauges are stamped 12/71. Up until now I thought my mirror had been replaced with an earlier mirror.
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