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zukiru
 Post subject: best options for coupes with fender mirrors in the states?
PostPosted: Thu May 07, 2009 10:50 pm 
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what cars are common j coupes with fender mirrors that are available in the us and easy to find not too rusted?


I simply see my self rollin in an old 70's ish small coupe with fender mirrors.

yeah!

I don't know much yet about the older cars not many people like old japanese cars here.... just old us muscle.
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zetozeto99
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I think most if not all Japanese Coupes came with fender mirrors.. in Japan. The majority won't have them here as they were not an option in the USA. That is of course if a previous owner did not install them. If you want fender mirrors you will have to source some hen install them yourself...

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SharmCos
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PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2009 6:37 am 
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Fender mirrors? I'm quite obsessed with fender mirrors lol
Have some 20+ pairs of rare ones.. dunno why I collect them :P
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zukiru
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PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2009 9:41 am 
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hehe yeah I figured that out after I posted.


I know
I can't put them on my XT it would look stupid.

so I need a 510 or carina or some cool coupe to put some on.

Sharm? you got pics of your mirrors.... I';d love to browse them!
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SharmCos
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OK here are some :D Some of them were sold to friends

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zukiru
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KresSlyda180
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zukiru wrote:
I know
I can't put them on my XT it would look stupid.



Who says? Go put em on your XT, that would look KICKASS. Alotta the 80s cars had em in Japan.

Now add some old school JDM rims and it'll look more nostalgic. :tu: :wink:

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KresSlyda180 wrote:
zukiru wrote:
I know
I can't put them on my XT it would look stupid.



Who says? Go put em on your XT, that would look KICKASS. Alotta the 80s cars had em in Japan.

Now add some old school JDM rims and it'll look more nostalgic. :tu: :wink:


Just make sure you get some boxy ones that match the general shape of the car. :mrgreen:
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zukiru
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yeah I almost did it to the Starion....
but I chickened out.

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KresSlyda180
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Go for it. We await your pics. 8)
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CdnKe17
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early british cars had fender mirrors though they wont be a bullet style, more of the classic thin chrome stalk.

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zukiru
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KresSlyda180 wrote:
Go for it. We await your pics. 8)



suabru did use some in the Early 80s...

guess I should look for some for the make.

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they used them on the XT, I have seen a promotional pic or 2 of XT's with them on them over the years, they were the big boxy black plastic/rubber looking ones, I just need to find the pics again...
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zukiru
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I would love to see those...

would be great to do it like those were so I could be "correct"

just read that door mirrors were illegal through 83....

but many cars offered the option of fender mirrors way past that.

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Commercial vehicles still have them. Sometimes a commercial vehicle can look the same as a passenger vehicle but with fewer options and more drab trim.

See the difference between S130 Crown wagon and van.
http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/blog/20 ... to-narita/

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SharmCos
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zukiru wrote:
I would love to see those...

just read that door mirrors were illegal through 83....

but many cars offered the option of fender mirrors way past that.


You're right. I found fenders of Lancer CB (91-96) and the K-car Daihatsu Mira with fender mirrors attached to them at my local used parts shop who imported most of the parts from Japan.

And look at this.. :shock: May not be original though as the door side mirrors are there too :lol:

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newmixcar
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i must say that looks mighty odd with both fender mirrors and door mirrors. looks like something you would see a rice boy do here
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zukiru
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leaning towards this being a bad idea since it won't be period correct for my old subie.

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After putting them on my FII I have realised they were a good idea. Admitadly my car is a different period but they make a huge difference...Yours will be the only one probably with it :)

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zukiru
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your car seems to be about the right vintage.

mine is a bit new for fender mirrors....

but maybe not I'm tempted.

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