[DeTomaso] Mirrors

[fresnofinches at aol.com]

Joel,

If what you have are the Colt/Champ mirrors (these are the ones Hall sold - electric version - years ago) then yes, the housings do slightly vary.

Driver's upper right corner does not go to a point, but is cut off about 1/2"

Passenger side does go to a point in the upper left corner.

The housings are very close to the same dimensions, but while the mirror glass does appear to be the same shape and size, in fact the driver's side is about 1/4" wider.

Replacement mirror glass is readily available on eBay - just search "colt mirror" and then view ebay stores section for buy-it-now items.

If you do need to replace the glass, it is captured/mounted by an overlapping edge of the plastic backing panel (no glue is used) which can be softened in a shallow pan of very hot water, which will make it pliable enough to allow the new glass to be (CAREFULLY) fitted.

Larry



    



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