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Inside Rear View Mirror Photos

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 65CJ5 SRD, Sep 17, 2019.

  1. Sep 19, 2019
    65CJ5 SRD

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    Yep, saw that thread first. That's what gave me new ideas to try. I was never happy with how I had it mounted before.
     
  2. Sep 19, 2019
    65CJ5 SRD

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    I have that extra bracket too. It's never been of much use due to the places I've mounted the mirror. I may take it all apart today to paint it so if I do I may add that bracket back on just so I don't lose it and I'll know what it's for later on!
     
  3. Sep 19, 2019
    65CJ5 SRD

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    If I understand correctly, that's where I had mine mounted originally as well. And yes, I also had tie down interference with it there. Plus the vertical position is wrong and makes it hard to see behind you which is, of course, the idea!
     
  4. Sep 19, 2019
    Twin2

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    my buddy made a mount for a newer style mirror . early windshield
    just something to think about
    CAM00660 - Copy.jpg
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2019
    Keys5a

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    The mirror in post #3 (the later style) was introduced about the same time the curved top glass frame went into production.
    The mirror in post#2 was used with the earlier flat top glass on CJs, and was also used on about '60-up Willys Wagons.
    -Donny
     
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  6. Sep 19, 2019
    mickeykelley

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    Probably when they went with the one piece windshield as the earlier 2 piece windshield had a center bar where the mirror attached via a bent rod and is different than the CJ one.
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  7. Sep 20, 2019
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  8. Sep 20, 2019
    maurywhurt

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    Here are some additional photos of original mirrors (pre-CJ-5). Evidently the early inside rear view mirrors for the CJ2a's were attached with a single bolt:

    Willys CJ Mirror Identification
     
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  9. Sep 20, 2019
    65CJ5 SRD

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    Thanks, just ordered one. Order went through OK so I'm hoping that means they have them.

    Just got a shipping confirmation so it looks good!
     
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    Keys5a

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    I too called up Jeepsterman on those NOS rear view mirrors and ordered two. He says he has a bunch. He also said he has sold more of those in the past day than he has for over a year, due to this forum posting.
    Thanks for the tip! -Donny
     
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  11. Sep 20, 2019
    maurywhurt

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    You're welcome - glad it was helpful! :D
     
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  12. Sep 20, 2019
    65CJ5 SRD

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    Helpful?? Those mirrors had reached the level of mythical unobtanium as far as I was concerned. It was more than helpful!!

    I was thinking about ordering 2 as well, but I have so much stuff squirreled away now and so little room. Sigh.
     
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  13. Sep 20, 2019
    Ray Hogan

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    Ordered mine this morning, just received confirmation that it was shipped, one of the few items I didn’t have, thanks a million for the heads up! Ray
     
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  14. Sep 23, 2019
    65CJ5 SRD

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    Mirror came in this morning. You know how great it is when something is simply right? Well this mirror is great. Looks like it belongs there (which it does). Thanks maurywhurt!

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    You're most welcome - and it does looks great!

    Maury
     
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  16. Sep 23, 2019
    TuxParkIV

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    I just ordered mine! Another two days of waiting at the mailbox. Neighbors are used to it now.
    He must have ordered more Jeep parts.
    Thanks for the lead!
     
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  17. Sep 23, 2019
    Hellion

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    Hmm. Doesn't seem simply right to me. It doesn't look exactly like the photo on the website to be honest... :confused:

    [​IMG]

    There's a thicker edge on the one you received and it looks wider. What does the back look like?
    Do you have any out-of-the-box photos and/or did it come in an original vintage style Willys-Jeep® box?
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    [​IMG]
     
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    timgr

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    If it's like the later mirrors, that rubber edge is removable.
     
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    TuxParkIV

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    Is the back metal or plastic? That doesn't look right.
     
  20. Sep 23, 2019
    Beach66Bum

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    I agree, not what is shown in the listing
     
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