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Old 09-01-2012, 09:32 PM   #1
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Default Rear view mirror options

Well today I removed my rear view mirror (without breaking the window )

Now we all know that AU standard mirrors are a pain. So now I have mine off, what are my options?
Can I install a 'older' Ford mirror that has an lock bolt?
Can I use another Ford model like a F10O?
Can I use another car brand?

Can I use a generic model?
And how much should I pay?

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Old 09-01-2012, 10:10 PM   #2
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Default Re: Rear view mirror options

Hi. Start at the wreckers but if you find one that fits I cant see any reason not to use any of the above. If you cant find a good 2nd hand mirror autobarn sell a haigh one with the metal plate that glues on to the screen, just make sure to use mirror glue to stick it on if you need it. Cheers MD
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Old 09-01-2012, 10:31 PM   #3
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$20 bucks from a wreaker. The original Ford bracket is still on the window.
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Old 10-01-2012, 01:30 AM   #4
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some say the AU1 design internal rear view mirror was better than the AU2/3 its cheap enough to give it a try,
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Old 10-01-2012, 11:13 AM   #5
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AU 1 used a small allen key bolt to lock it all in place.

That'd be my choice. My AU1 with such an arrangement is heaps better than the dodgy clip on the AU2.

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Old 10-01-2012, 12:31 PM   #6
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AU 1 used a small allen key bolt to lock it all in place.

That'd be my choice. My AU1 with such an arrangement is heaps better than the dodgy clip on the AU2.

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I tired the AU1 on an AUII/III fitting and was a bit lose at the wreakers. I did find a Holden mirror that worked . I found a good one (series II) and got it today for $20. Pics to Follow.
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Old 10-01-2012, 12:34 PM   #7
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Pics. Will create a how to in my build thread.

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Old 10-01-2012, 02:21 PM   #8
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How to up.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...76#post4069576

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i gotta say im pretty dissapointed you put a Holden part in your car! but at the same time theyve been using all our gear for decades so i suppose a mirror aint too bad! lol
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Old 10-01-2012, 07:47 PM   #10
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i gotta say im pretty dissapointed you put a Holden part in your car! but at the same time theyve been using all our gear for decades so i suppose a mirror aint too bad! lol
NO, no, no....I found a Holden part that fits....I GOT a Ford mirror (AUIII)

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phew! that's a relief!

as a side note a work mate of mine actually put a Falcon horn in his commodore, cause the commodore one was to quiet and wussy lol!
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phew! that's a relief!

as a side note a work mate of mine actually put a Falcon horn in his commodore, cause the commodore one was to quiet and wussy lol!
A least his commodore sounds good now.

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