right hand side mirror

[tiki]

Did the 69 chargers originally have a side view mirror on the right and if so does anyone know the dimensions for the drill holes because there is no right hand side mirror on mine 

[tiki]

They are the original doors too!

[tan top]

there are a few good threads on the subject  , heres one of them

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,111791.0.html

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

The right side mirror was optional  G31 was the code

Like others did I added mine to my Charger by eyeballing it...pretty much useless though... 

[tiki]

Thanks ill check the code...

[tiki]

Thanks for the link tan top i have to check the code and i don't  know if i really want one...

[Mytur Binsdirti]

.pretty much useless though... 

I'll second that as well.

[toocheaptosmoke]

I glued a convex spot mirror on top of my passenger mirror, I agree it was about useless being flat...

[Polygon]

I just bought one off the Bay, and will put it on too. Drivers side is a non remote, so I bought one to match.
That other post was interesting. Do we use the factory location. or move it 3/8 for a better view? I figure a better view, since my car is a driver.

[tiki]

The door panel has a hole for the remote how did you use a non remote on the drivers side?

[moparnation74]

IMHO, I wouldn't waste the time or effort to add one....Not many buyers even considered that option back in the day

[crj1968]

.pretty much useless though... 

I'll second that as well.

Completely useless. More annoying than functional

[Mytur Binsdirti]

In fact, I'd say that because of the car's body lines and size of the mirror, the LH mirror is barely functional.

[66FBCharger]

In fact, I'd say that because of the car's body lines and size of the mirror, the LH mirror is barely functional.

That's true! I agree with that. The mirror(s) are one thing that drives me nuts. I drive the car a fair amount and I have been spoiled by modern day mirrors.
I saw reference to 1970 (only) Charger Rallye side view mirrors. Are these mirrors any better than the '68-'69 manual and remote mirrors offered?

[6bblgt]

the passenger side mirror was rarely ordered as original equipment on '68-'70 b-bodies

a remote driver's side mirror was a popular OPTION on '68-'70 Chargers, but a manual mirror was STANDARD
IIRC the relief on the driver's side top pad for the remote "control" had a blank vinyl insert

the 1970 "sport mirrors" are smaller and the mirror head is mounted closer to the body - I'll ASSUME less usable .....

[John_Kunkel]

the passenger side mirror was rarely ordered as original equipment on '68-'70 b-bodies

If they hadn't become mandatory by government edict, drivers side mirrors probably wouldn't have been ordered that often either.

[BrianShaughnessy]

I put them on.     Balances the car IMHO.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I put them on.     Balances the car IMHO.

I agree...."looks" good with both mirrors on..

[Brock Lee]

The door panel has a hole for the remote how did you use a non remote on the drivers side?

Factory non-remote cars had a color keyed delete plug that filled the hole in the pad.

[b5blue]

there are a few good threads on the subject  , heres one of them

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,111791.0.html

In this link you can see the difference in shape. While not big that pass side mirror works, you can catch the bind spot if adjusted just right. 

[Sublime/Sixpack]

Having a mirror on the right side of these cars helps a lot when backing into very tight spaces. That's the main reason I installed them.
And like b5blue said, they can help with the right side blind spot if adjusted right.

[Paul G]

Having a mirror on the right side of these cars helps a lot when backing into very tight spaces. That's the main reason I installed them.
And like b5blue said, they can help with the right side blind spot if adjusted right.

I have to second that. You cant really see much on the right side of the car in traffic, but it does help backing in to the garage.

[TPR]

In fact, I'd say that because of the car's body lines and size of the mirror, the LH mirror is barely functional.

True.
I find both of mine to be completely useless. I don't use them at all.
I check over my shoulder every time I change lanes. I'm used to it now and it's no big deal.
I wouldn't bother adding a RH side, unless you are particular about the symmetry.
TPR

[tiki]

How does the after market mirror screw in is there a stud w/nut to be tightened and one screw from the outside?

[68Charger4me]

Yes

[Mike DC]

I find both of mine to be completely useless. I don't use them at all.
I check over my shoulder every time I change lanes. I'm used to it now and it's no big deal.

Agreed.  


I've had the idea of fabricating a set of stock-looking mirrors that are slightly oversized.  Just making the mirror face an extra 1/2 inch across would make a big difference in its total size.  

But I dunno.  The mirror face might need to be wider (rectangle or oval shaped) to give it a big real-world improvement.