Can I flip stock mirrors...

[Tarmac]

.. and put them on the right side of the car?

I bought my 1970 Z with aftermarket mirrors on both side of the car. I see that I can still get the stock mirror. Can I get 2, flip one, and mount it on the passanger side?

I was planning on getting them from here...

http://www.courtesyparts.com/mirror-assembly-for-left-hand-driver-side-1970-1973-s30-p-568980.html?cPath=7724_7759&

or do they make a right hand mirror that matches the stock one?

Thanks!

[Arne]

First, no, there was not a matching right side mirror. Yes, you can mount a left mirror on the right side, but the angle of the stalk is then quite different. The left mirror is not symmetrical that way.

[Zs-ondabrain]

They only made the left side mirror. But, I too purchased an extra left side and "Flipped" it.

The only problem with it is you have to shave the upper part of the mounting foot to correct the angle on which it sits. The left side mirror has a slite (maybe 5 degree) angle, when you put it on the other side, that 5 degrees turns into 10 degress and the mirror sits outward, or away from the door.

Use a peice of tape to mark your line with about 1/8" to be ground off the upper part. Degressing down to 0" at the bottom part. You'll basically shave a wedge shape off.

Then Twist the mirror 180* while holding the neck of the mirror.

You can see in the below pics that the angle looks the same on both sides after the shaving. Most people Never notice mine because they never think to look for a right side mirror, and they blend so well .

Dave.

Edited December 27, 2008 by Zs-ondabrain

[280~Master]

I know someone who has a made a mirror image of the left side mirror, so it will fit perfectly on the right side.

[sblake01]

A mirror image of a mirror.........kind of mind boggling if you think about it.

[Zs-ondabrain]

I know someone who has a made a mirror image of the left side mirror, so it will fit perfectly on the right side.

So is it to stay a mystery or are you gonna let us in on it. Is he making enough for sale or just one for himself?

????

[Tarmac]

Thanks for the replies!

Dave, how did you grind down the base? I've only got a hand held metal grinder, not a big table one. Think that will work? Is the base solid?

Im still up in the air if I wanna do this, or go with fender mirrors, but I hate the ones that are on the car now. Black plastic just doesn't look right on such a retro car.

Since I have the 240Z brain trust here, I've got another question. My Z has the original metal wiper arms (very classy), but the blades are black. I looked at a couple local parts stores, but couldn't find any matching blades. Any suggestions?

Thanks again

[Arne]

My Z has the original metal wiper arms (very classy), but the blades are black. I looked at a couple local parts stores, but couldn't find any matching blades. Any suggestions?

Go to your local Nissan Parts department, and ask them to order you a pair of part number B6370-E4100.

[gnosez]

I mounted a standard 240 left side mirror on the right door and added a convex spot mirror that allows me to see just near everything I need to see on that side of the car. It is one that can be rotated to fine tune your perspective.

Works and looks fine.....

[Zs-ondabrain]

Fender mirrors are great for that "JDM look" but I've never found them to be very usefull. Objects in the mirror are much smaller when it's so far from the viewer (you)

As for grinding, you can use a hand held like you mentioned but a dremmel can also be used with better precision.

You might be able to see a better idea of what I'm talking about. Start at the bottom and come out a little in a wedge shape as you tape upward.

Dave.

right side mirror grind.bmp

[five&dime]

Didn't JDM cars have the door mirror as well? If so, why not get a JDM mirror?

[Mike B]

Didn't JDM cars have the door mirror as well? If so, why not get a JDM mirror?

JDM 240Zs had fender mounted mirrors on both sides, but no door mounted mirrors.

-Mike