Glass replacement for rear view

[fgross2006]

I have a rear view with map lights in my 84 convertible. I got it off an ebay seller a few years back. The slight delamination of the glass always bugged me but now that my interior is close to finished its a constant irritation.

Finding a used one in better condition isn't gonna happen but I was wondering if its possible to have the glass replaced. A quick spray with glossy black and new glass and its like new.

I found lots of online glass dealers selling replacement glass for the driver and passenger side views but not a one that has a ready cut replacement for the rear view. Has anybody ever done this? Maybe a local glazier could custom cut a piece of mirror for me?

[82GTforME]

I tried a bit ago to see if I could have the glass replaced not really thinking or knowing much about it. They could not (would not?) put in regular glass mirror in mine because they are a fancy, special "prismatic wedge".

I'm sure you can put regular mirror in there if you wanted to though! Just no dimmability with the lever at night.

[KevinK]

The vert mirror is the stock mirror with the back side cut out and a cover added with lights. I have not looked at one in a while. Asc used one too. You can check the asc site as he sells parts too.

[webestang]

88-93 replacement mirror..........not sure if it will fit the early verts....?
http://www.foxresto.com/1988-93-Must...-p/3288001.htm

[82GTforME]

88-93 replacement mirror..........not sure if it will fit the early verts....?
http://www.foxresto.com/1988-93-Must...-p/3288001.htm

Nice! To bad they dont offer the earlier, wider ones!

[83GTJIM]

I tried to have this done for a 68 Mustang rear view mirror and ran into nothing but problems. Maybe something is different on the newer cars' rear view mirrors.

[webestang]

Nice! To bad they dont offer the earlier, wider ones!

I see it now..... 9 1/2 vs 9 5/8.

[82GTforME]

I see it now..... 9 1/2 vs 9 5/8.

The 79 earlier ones are closer to 10" iirc.


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[webestang]

The 79 earlier ones are closer to 10" iirc.


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Could be leftovers from the Mustang II.

[fgross2006]

I see it now..... 9 1/2 vs 9 5/8.

Is the measurement taken end to end of the whole frame or the edges of the glass just inside the plastic rim?

[webestang]

From the web site,,,,,"This kit only works for convertible rear view mirrors that measure 9 1/2", it will NOT work for the mirror that measures 9 5/8"

Sounds like it's edge to edge of the frame.

Found this older thread with some info..... http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...rror(interior)