SickDrift Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hey everyone, I need some mirrors for my 620. Ive been looking into several different options, like from the 720, JDM style fender mirrors, Lucas styled fender mirrors, and replacement models for the z cars. My tastes lean more towards classically styled chrome units, but I'm open minded. Since we dont have a specific mirror thread (that I could find) I figured I start one. If you could, post a pic of your mirror on your truck, where you purchased it, and for how much. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Good topic! Heres a site that sells alot of styles..... http://www.cibieusa.com/ On my 620 im running the old school "baby turbo" mirrors found at a JY for $10....... I also grabbed a set of original Roadster mirrors that look very similar to older Z & 620 ones......no pic yet. On my old 521 I ran original 620 mirrors mounted on the fenders... & im running the "wink" style & i can see everybody behind me :D Quote Link to comment
kansascity1 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I am running the top ones in this picture Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 These are tempting: as are these: and these: Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 KC- i had one on my 521 untill the mirror part fell off on the freeway :D The mooneyes site sells them Sickdrift- your 3rd pic posted are a brand called CIPA. The old Fontana trucks all ran these. Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Sickdrift- your 3rd pic posted are a brand called CIPA. The old Fontana trucks all ran these. What are Fontana trucks? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Search 'Fontana 620' ;) These look like the stock ones that were on my 79 620, except mine are black. Looks like the would work as a fender mirror as well. Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I adapted a Z31 mirror onto a 620 door. Stuck it right in the corner like it mounts on the 300ZX. but its not classic chrome. :D Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 [/url] These look like Mustang ones. I tried them out on my truck but you cant mount them... They need a little "ridge" as you can see for them to work... Since 620 door's don't have that ridge they would have to be mounted on the fender for them too work... If you want these cheep just look on line for Classic 1966 Mustang mirrors... I used the 720 ones... Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 why not these? 1967 mustang Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 [/url] These look like Mustang ones. I tried them out on my truck but you cant mount them... They need a little "ridge" as you can see for them to work... Since 620 door's don't have that ridge they would have to be mounted on the fender for them too work... If you want these cheep just look on line for Classic 1966 Mustang mirrors... I used the 720 ones... Kragen sells a mirror like that but flat on the bottom. "Universal replacement". Fit my 411 perfectly and is a close visual replica of the original [sans bubbling chrome]. It even fit the original door mounting fixture, no drilling or, literally, screwing around. Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 These look like Mustang ones. I tried them out on my truck but you cant mount them... They need a little "ridge" as you can see for them to work... Since 620 door's don't have that ridge they would have to be mounted on the fender for them too work... Thanks for the heads up. I wouldnt have known this. What else are people using besides the z31, peep and generic fender mirrors? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Here are mine, available anywhere in NA. The driver's sides are almost always remote controlled. I finally found a passenger side remote in a 'goon. The remote cables are more than long enough to reach the dimmer switch... and that's what I did. I removed the dimmer, who dims the dash lights anyway???, and taped it up out of the way. I filled the hole in the dash with the passenger side remote control for the mirror. Easy to reach and adjust without leaning forward. http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/bodyGMremotemirrors1Large.jpg[/img]"] http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/bodyGMremotemirrors2Large.jpg[/img]"] I have always admired this mirror's beautiful aerodynamic design. Looks good on a variety of models over almost 20 years at least. Chrome's ok, but I find too much sun and headlight glint from them plus I want the mirror to blend into my 620 and not draw attention. Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Auto Zone:) Universal:D! Prefer the chrome GM and ford Models, but it'll work for now:lol:! Also, These universal mirrors are a pain to adjust cause the lack of manueverability from it's balljoint:( And their always getting loose because of road vibration:confused:! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 D-mike...are those Camaro mirrors? Look similar as the ones on my moms 79 Camaro. Sickdrift...heres a Fontana truck / those mirrors... Jason...yours are kool..any plans on swapping them out to another style? Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Here are mine, available anywhere in NA. The driver's sides are almost always remote controlled. I finally found a passenger side remote in a 'goon. The remote cables are more than long enough to reach the dimmer switch... and that's what I did. I removed the dimmer, who dims the dash lights anyway???, and taped it up out of the way. I filled the hole in the dash with the passenger side remote control for the mirror. Easy to reach and adjust without leaning forward. I have always admired this mirror's beautiful aerodynamic design. Looks good on a variety of models over almost 20 years at least. Chrome's ok, but I find too much sun and headlight glint from them plus I want the mirror to blend into my 620 and not draw attention. Mike, what are these from? Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 got them out of my shop cant remember how much i spent on them Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 why not these?1967 mustang Shape looks wrong, especially the back, for a Datsun, IMHO. Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Your right. The reason I liked them was that it can cover more of a viewing area. But then again... I should keep the stock huge donkey ear'd ones... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Mike, what are these from? Used by GM. I researched and found '68 Camaro had them and used up through late '70's Chev, Olds and Buicks. Latest I could find were some '83-'84 cars. That's a long time to use the same mirror. The one in the picture is from a '80+-?? Buick full size station wagon, remote control, of course. I like them. They are beautiful and simple... and simply beautiful. Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Used by GM. I researched and found '68 Camaro had them and used up through late '70's Chev, Olds and Buicks. Latest I could find were some '83-'84 cars. That's a long time to use the same mirror. The one in the picture is from a '80+-?? Buick full size station wagon, remote control, of course. I like them. They are beautiful and simple... and simply beautiful. Great info, thanks. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 thought this thread was gunna suck, but i got a lot of good ideas from this. i will post pics of mine when i get them in the mail. Quote Link to comment
pope_face Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 A lot of those mirrors look really good... I'm still debating mine, whether to go fender or door mount, chrome or paint, round or rectangular... I've got a mirror off an old VW Bus that I'm considering mounting in the stock antenna location, on the driver's side fender. It's got a pretty good viewing area, so as long as the A-pillar doesn't block too much of the view I'll go for it. As far as the passenger's side mirror goes... My first car didn't have one, and neither did the Datsun when I first got it, so I'm not sure if I'll install one on the door. I am planning on installing a "look-down" mirror off of a semi-truck on the front-right corner of the car. It's a rectangular mirror about the size of a book with a convex lens... if I mount it properly, I should be able to see most of the ground along the front and side of the truck. It'll make it a hell of a lot easier to park without hitting anything or curbing the wheels/tires, and it should look pretty cool if I do it right. Quote Link to comment
SickDrift Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm still debating mine, whether to go fender or door mount, chrome or paint, round or rectangular... This has be my predicament as well. Both my wife and I agree on these though: Quote Link to comment
Rusty Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I went with some custom bike mirrors for my NL320. They were fairly cheap for polished billet. I liked the wink mirror style, so these fit the bill. Although they are purely for looks and barely legal.:thumbup: Quote Link to comment
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