1970 442 sport mirrors
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The best thing to do is skip the junky $300 dollar Repros and put that money towards a set of originals. I paid about $350 for a set of originals(1970 only mirrors-not cheap) but you will be saving alot of trouble. I plan on installing mine(originals i purchased) in spring.
Last edited by bigdaves442; February 5th, 2011 at 08:12 AM.
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As most OER things are. Cheap materials these days with cheaper and thinner metallurgy.
On this one I'd totally agree, source it from a beater Cutlass.
Not really, it's par for the course actually.
When it comes to STEEL, old Detroit Steel is far better metallurgy.
Old American made things usually lasted far longer too.
Grab any new car and push up against the door skin......it will bubble.
Now go to an OEM door panel on a classic with MUCH bigger doors.
They don't budge.
I have an aftermarket door skin on my 78 camaro, it buckles easily. Not quality stuff.
On this one I'd totally agree, source it from a beater Cutlass.
When it comes to STEEL, old Detroit Steel is far better metallurgy.
Old American made things usually lasted far longer too.
Grab any new car and push up against the door skin......it will bubble.
Now go to an OEM door panel on a classic with MUCH bigger doors.
They don't budge.
I have an aftermarket door skin on my 78 camaro, it buckles easily. Not quality stuff.
Last edited by Aceshigh; February 8th, 2011 at 05:22 PM.
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