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1970-71 Rear View Mirror

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by Dsrtrcr, Oct 28, 2013.

  1. Dsrtrcr

    Dsrtrcr New Member

    I think this was unique to these years. I am looking for a replacement.

    Here is what I have now.

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    Dsrtrcr, Oct 28, 2013
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  2. 68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

    Same on my 68, but the mirror's arm is shorter.
     
    68BuickV6, Oct 28, 2013
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  3. Danefraz

    Danefraz Well-Known Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Looks like mine. Mine also has shorter arm. Take it to the glass man and get some new glass. Work the few bucks.

    I blasted mine and painted it black, could have used rattle can silver to make it look closer to original.

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    Danefraz, Oct 28, 2013
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  4. Dsrtrcr

    Dsrtrcr New Member

    Thanks guys. I will try the glass shop.
     
    Dsrtrcr, Oct 28, 2013
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  5. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    If that doesn't work let me know via PM. My '71 original is probably still out in the shed somewhere.
     
    lynn, Oct 29, 2013
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  6. Dsrtrcr

    Dsrtrcr New Member

    Thanks Lynn, if your mirror and mount are in nice shape, I will be glad to buy it from you now.

     
    Dsrtrcr, Oct 29, 2013
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  7. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    See PM.
     
    lynn, Oct 30, 2013
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  8. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Pretty sure that style - Jeep PN 979383 - was used up to 1975, though some '75s got the stick-on style. My CJ-6 has the stick-on mirror.
     
    timgr, Oct 30, 2013
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  9. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    I have to agree with Timgr. I've had at least a half dozen of those mirrors here from '68 to '75 windshields with bottom mount wipers and all were the same. No length difference on the "arm" on any of the ones I've had.


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    nickmil, Nov 1, 2013
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  10. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    One on ebay right now.
    I'll post the link in the classifieds under Ebay/CL listings.
     
    jpflat2a, Nov 1, 2013
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  11. piffey263

    piffey263 Active Member

    out of curiosity do you guys think they might of used these in other vehicles besides the CJ's? such as the trucks/wagons and such

    they look like a lot better mirror than the plastic reproductions that you get now days. Would they work with the earlier models? looking at the picture I don't see any issues.

    I really don't like my rear view mirror...the 66.
     
    piffey263, Nov 1, 2013
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  12. Zoomer

    Zoomer eJeeper (walking)

    Could appear different length based on how the mirror head is rotated.
    [​IMG]
     
    Zoomer, Nov 1, 2013
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  13. Pack Rat

    Pack Rat Old Timer

    Same as Jeepster and Commando used. There was one available with a longer arm which believe was used on the Half Cab Commando. I'd have to check the part numbers to see if it was specific to the Commando or if it was also listed for CJ.
     
    Pack Rat, Nov 8, 2013
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  14. tomatolane

    tomatolane Lane

    My sept 1970 built, has that exact same mirror, long arm
     
    tomatolane, Dec 8, 2013
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