1970 442 olds clam shell mirrors

mgverity · January 7th, 2007, 09:50 AM

Is anyone familiar with the clam shell mirror style sold on the 1970 442? If so has anyone ever seen them "sold separately" at a swap meet or a salvage yard or anywhere? My Dad has the 442 but not the stock mirrors and I would like to track down a pair.
thank you for reading
~Verity

2blu442 · January 9th, 2007, 06:28 PM

They were only used for one year on the Oldsmobiles, so they're very hard to find. I've been told but not seen myself that the same sport mirrors were used as an option on the first year of Chevy Vegas. Other than that I've not heard of any other application. When they come up on ebay they go for a pretty penny. John

cutlass tom · January 13th, 2007, 07:25 PM

if thouse are what they call the "sport mirrors" there is a set on ebay right now and they are only like 26 bucks atm says they fit 68 to 72 ? i dont know hope it helps.

cap42 · September 25th, 2009, 09:40 AM

I have a set from a 1970 442 I bought in 1982 for parts - not sure what they're worth. The only other part I have is the glovebox door with the 442 badge on it. The car was black with a black interior so both are ... black.

My442 · September 25th, 2009, 10:00 AM

I have a nice set.

$250

stevengerard · September 25th, 2009, 10:04 AM

the parts place is now selling reproductions of the one year only, I saw the ones on Ebay and they looked like 71 - 72, there is another set up there now completely refurbished but again even though it says 70 - 72 lower in the ad they mentioned not a direct replacement for the 70. I'd buy them used from above!!

joe_padavano · September 25th, 2009, 10:16 AM

As noted, the 1970 sport mirrors were one year only and were not used on any other cars. The 71-up mirrors are different. Any ad that list mirrors for 68-72 is completely wrong, because the door contour on the 68-69 cars is different from the 70-72 doors. Unless you get incredibly lucky, expect to pay dearly for used ones. I go incredibly lucky last year at Hershey, when I found an NOS RH 1970 mirror in the box. The seller had no idea what he had, and I stole it.

442 · October 17th, 2009, 08:45 PM

Does anyone know if there is a part number to verify these 70' only sport mirrors?

Richard.

Eric Anderson · October 18th, 2009, 07:21 PM

I have 406494 for the passenger and 406496 for the driver with remote adjust. I'm not sure if this is for the whole mirror or just the base as these are cast on the base.

442 · October 18th, 2009, 07:50 PM

Thanks Eric, just want to have a reference to go by when I find a set.

Richard.

70Post · October 18th, 2009, 09:00 PM

No need for a part number if you can see a pic of them....there is no other mirror that looks like the '70 sport mirror.

I'll try to post a couple pics this week.....there is no mistaking them for the others.

442 · October 19th, 2009, 07:16 AM

Thanks, that would be great.

Richard.

Texas442 · October 19th, 2009, 08:22 AM

I have a pair available. $230 plus shipping. click on this link to see it:

http://www.texas442.com/4sale/dsc00358.html

junior supercar · October 19th, 2009, 01:45 PM

several years ago I paid $300 for a nice used pair on ebay. I do know The Parts Place repros aren't bad, but will still need some work to make them nice. I believe they are like $300/pair also.

442 · October 19th, 2009, 06:36 PM

pm sent Texas442.

January 7th, 2007, 09:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
mgverity Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 1	1970 442 olds clam shell mirrors Is anyone familiar with the clam shell mirror style sold on the 1970 442? If so has anyone ever seen them "sold separately" at a swap meet or a salvage yard or anywhere? My Dad has the 442 but not the stock mirrors and I would like to track down a pair. thank you for reading ~Verity

January 9th, 2007, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	They were only used for one year on the Oldsmobiles, so they're very hard to find. I've been told but not seen myself that the same sport mirrors were used as an option on the first year of Chevy Vegas. Other than that I've not heard of any other application. When they come up on ebay they go for a pretty penny. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

September 25th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
stevengerard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 188	the parts place is now selling reproductions of the one year only, I saw the ones on Ebay and they looked like 71 - 72, there is another set up there now completely refurbished but again even though it says 70 - 72 lower in the ad they mentioned not a direct replacement for the 70. I'd buy them used from above!! __________________ Steven 1970 442 W-30 Convertible 2004 Mercury Marauder (beaten like a rented mule)

September 25th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,395	As noted, the 1970 sport mirrors were one year only and were not used on any other cars. The 71-up mirrors are different. Any ad that list mirrors for 68-72 is completely wrong, because the door contour on the 68-69 cars is different from the 70-72 doors. Unless you get incredibly lucky, expect to pay dearly for used ones. I go incredibly lucky last year at Hershey, when I found an NOS RH 1970 mirror in the box. The seller had no idea what he had, and I stole it. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

October 18th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Eric Anderson Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North East PA Posts: 362	I have 406494 for the passenger and 406496 for the driver with remote adjust. I'm not sure if this is for the whole mirror or just the base as these are cast on the base. __________________ My70Cutlasshe who has the most toys when he dies...wins

January 13th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
cutlass tom Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: san jose,ca Posts: 23	if thouse are what they call the "sport mirrors" there is a set on ebay right now and they are only like 26 bucks atm says they fit 68 to 72 ? i dont know hope it helps.

September 25th, 2009, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
cap42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	I have a set from a 1970 442 I bought in 1982 for parts - not sure what they're worth. The only other part I have is the glovebox door with the 442 badge on it. The car was black with a black interior so both are ... black.

September 25th, 2009, 10:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
My442 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 204	I have a nice set. $250

October 17th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
442 70' W-30 Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 47	Does anyone know if there is a part number to verify these 70' only sport mirrors? Richard.

October 18th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
442 70' W-30 Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 47	Thanks Eric, just want to have a reference to go by when I find a set. Richard.

October 18th, 2009, 09:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
70Post Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 220	No need for a part number if you can see a pic of them....there is no other mirror that looks like the '70 sport mirror. I'll try to post a couple pics this week.....there is no mistaking them for the others. __________________ Patton Glade 70Post Restorations Austin, TX GM A-Body Gas Tank Pads/Insulators---click on link http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...tion-item.html

October 19th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
442 70' W-30 Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 47	Thanks, that would be great. Richard.

October 19th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Texas442 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 40	I have a pair available. $230 plus shipping. click on this link to see it: http://www.texas442.com/4sale/dsc00358.html

October 19th, 2009, 01:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
junior supercar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 56	several years ago I paid $300 for a nice used pair on ebay. I do know The Parts Place repros aren't bad, but will still need some work to make them nice. I believe they are like $300/pair also. __________________ 1969 Cutlass S W-31 1970 F-85 - daily driver 1970 F-85 parts car - pieces for sale 1969 442 parts car - pieces for sale 1970 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 400ci 4bbl 4sp plus others

October 19th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
442 70' W-30 Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 47	pm sent Texas442.

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