Gave this a shot on the PY forums but didn’t get a satisfactory answer.
I’m using a repro mirror and it leaves a hole aft of the mirror base (pictured).
I’ve talked to a couple others who have a similar issue with repro mirrors.
So the question is are the repro units a Camaro part and the Firebird base is longer? I also saw there was a second type of mirror made. Is it possible mine got this later unit?
Yeah I mentioned I thought that might be the problem. A Camaro repro listed as fitting both. That one is from Firebird Central.
Can you or someone link me to a correct 67 Firebird mirror? Are they made? When I put in a search on google that’s mostly all I get is the one I already have.
Looks like the correct mirror for '67 to me. I'd say the hole in the door is wrong. Maybe added by a PO for a different mirror?
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
I thought 67s had square mirrors. How long is the base of your mirror, mine measures 5-1/2"? I have round ones on my 68, I bought them to replace the square ones that were on the car when I bought it. I'll post a pic of mine, the base looks longer than yours. Don't remember where I bought mine from but I can look through my records if you need.
No, square (rectangular really) were introduced mid '68 model year. (Mid Jan '68 I believe)
All '67's and early '68 were round, including remote mirrors)
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
Here are some shots of my old '67. Too far away to see details, but had the correct mirror.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
I’ll have to measure he base. I do know that door was swapped at some point in its life (I bought it as a heap) because that side has deluxe door mechanics. I’ve asked and other said a 67 remote mirror wouldn’t make a difference. I really don’t want to spend 160 for a remote unit to find out it doesn’t matter anyway.
I don't know about '65 Pontiac, but '67 and (early) '68 firebird non-remote mirrors are totally different.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
The reference is nice to have, but when I search that 3909197 part number it brings me to the same OER branded mirror I have. People are saying the firebird mirror is different from Camaro for 67 but the aftermarket apparently says that’s fake news lol. I would love if someone has a correct one they could take a close up picture of so we can compare to the aftermarket option.
The only other thing I’ll say is the bracket listed for 67 has two normal holes. Mine has one normal hole and one slot so I guess you don’t have to be as accurate when you drill them. Looks the same otherwise though.
Rocktimispryme, I realize I'm coming a little late to the party here. Did you happen to snap a photo of the mirror holes before you bolted the mirror on? I might have the same issue and I need to fix it before paint.