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Sukiaki96 · 06-13-2014, 07:27 AM

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on adding a side mirror to the passenger side of a 1st gen camaro. I have one already on there but it is such a pain to angle it right and when I have a passenger it becomes almost impossible to actually see on that side. Any suggestions, tips or tricks?

flyingskibiker · 06-13-2014, 05:57 PM

Is it in the original position? From what I understand, the right side is placed differently than the left. I believe it is back further.?.? It was done to avoid adjustment difficulties.

Regardless, I don't see why an "original" mirror wouldn't work...

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-13-2014, 06:13 PM

I didn't have a passenger side mirror for a while, hardly use the one I put on there. The original spot should have worked, is yours loose?

Sukiaki96 · 06-13-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by flyingskibiker

Is it in the original position? From what I understand, the right side is placed differently than the left. I believe it is back further.?.? It was done to avoid adjustment difficulties.

Regardless, I don't see why an "original" mirror wouldn't work...

it is placed further back like you said which makes its awkward to find the right position for the mirror and when I did because of how the back fender flares out it makes it difficult, was just wondering if there was an easier way to see out of that side when going through traffic.

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

I didn't have a passenger side mirror for a while, hardly use the one I put on there. The original spot should have worked, is yours loose?

The one before is loose, now the one I have stays in place its just a pain to use it since the back flares out. This is my daily driver so I have to use it but is there any things that can be added on to the existing mirror perchance?

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Nzcamaro · 07-02-2014, 04:27 AM

I put one on my passenger side(1968) it is essential here as we drive on the other side of the road, it works fine.
I did mount it the same distance back as the drivers side.

Kid · 07-02-2014, 07:19 AM

I assume the OP is talking about his '67? With the vent window, I think you are limited to how far forward you can move your mirror, without the frame blocking it.

Don't feel bad. I have to lowere the seat so far in my '11, that all I see in my side mirrors are my quarter panels

MI68 · 07-28-2014, 12:39 PM

May be a little late on this one.

I have a 68 Camaro, 67 and early 68s the right mirror was not on option had to be added by the owner.

Difference being 67 round mirrors no right mirror, installed behind vent window and 68-69 rectangle both side mirrors installed at forward corner of windows.

http://www.camaros.net has lots of good information on first gen Camaros

I have seen some first gen camaros using 70's Camaro mirrors they have a bigger mirror, do a yahoo image search "67 camaro right side mirror" I came up with several pictures.

you could go crazy and go Japan style and place them on the front fenders.

Good luck

Sukiaki96 · 08-05-2014, 04:41 PM

I actually like the look of the mirrors on the hood. But thank you all for the feedback! My main question was is there a way to position the right side mirror in a way so that I can be visible without having to squat all the way back in the drivers seat

MI68 · 08-05-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sukiaki96

I actually like the look of the mirrors on the hood. But thank you all for the feedback! My main question was is there a way to position the right side mirror in a way so that I can be visible without having to squat all the way back in the drivers seat

Which mirrors are you using the round or retangular? if round switch to retangular may give you more surface visibilty, could make the difference.

My Skyline in Japan had hood mirrors, they work great for passing at high speeds in traffic, even if they look stange.

good luck

Sukiaki96 · 08-05-2014, 08:40 PM

I have the rectangles now and they are okay.

I have a high respect for Japanese Cars so the style isn't anything too wild any more. What year was your skyline?

MI68 · 08-08-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sukiaki96

I have the rectangles now and they are okay.

I have a high respect for Japanese Cars so the style isn't anything too wild any more. What year was your skyline?

1980 2000GT Turbo

Sukiaki96 · 08-08-2014, 11:31 AM

That is fantastic!

06-13-2014, 07:27 AM	#1
Sukiaki96 Drives: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 22	1st Gen Side Mirror Queston I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on adding a side mirror to the passenger side of a 1st gen camaro. I have one already on there but it is such a pain to angle it right and when I have a passenger it becomes almost impossible to actually see on that side. Any suggestions, tips or tricks?

06-13-2014, 05:57 PM	#2
flyingskibiker Drives: Cars, Trucks, Bikes, ORVs, Planes Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South SF Bay, CA Posts: 228	Is it in the original position? From what I understand, the right side is placed differently than the left. I believe it is back further.?.? It was done to avoid adjustment difficulties. Regardless, I don't see why an "original" mirror wouldn't work... __________________ 1968 SS w/ 1966 427/425 Sequoia Green w/ Bumble Bee stripe. Always working on it... Drooling over the ZL1s. It will be my next car if I can manage to pull it off...

06-13-2014, 06:13 PM	#3
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,087	I didn't have a passenger side mirror for a while, hardly use the one I put on there. The original spot should have worked, is yours loose? __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

07-02-2014, 07:19 AM	#6
Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT, 68 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 627 View My Garage	I assume the OP is talking about his '67? With the vent window, I think you are limited to how far forward you can move your mirror, without the frame blocking it. Don't feel bad. I have to lowere the seat so far in my '11, that all I see in my side mirrors are my quarter panels __________________ 2011 Black/Inferno 2LT. Inferno Brembos, MRT 2.0, Vararam, BBK LTs, RX Catch Can, VMAX ICE-olator, VMAX P/P Throttle Body, Monster clutch, MGW Shifter, OverKill Tuned.

07-28-2014, 12:39 PM	#7
MI68 Drives: 2010 LT RS & 1968 RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 19 View My Garage	May be a little late on this one. I have a 68 Camaro, 67 and early 68s the right mirror was not on option had to be added by the owner. Difference being 67 round mirrors no right mirror, installed behind vent window and 68-69 rectangle both side mirrors installed at forward corner of windows. http://www.camaros.net has lots of good information on first gen Camaros I have seen some first gen camaros using 70's Camaro mirrors they have a bigger mirror, do a yahoo image search "67 camaro right side mirror" I came up with several pictures. you could go crazy and go Japan style and place them on the front fenders. Good luck Attached Images

07-02-2014, 04:27 AM	#5
Nzcamaro NZ Camaro. New Zealand Drives: 1968 camaro. 2010 2ss Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 284 View My Garage	I put one on my passenger side(1968) it is essential here as we drive on the other side of the road, it works fine. I did mount it the same distance back as the drivers side.

08-05-2014, 04:41 PM	#8
Sukiaki96 Drives: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 22	I actually like the look of the mirrors on the hood. But thank you all for the feedback! My main question was is there a way to position the right side mirror in a way so that I can be visible without having to squat all the way back in the drivers seat

08-05-2014, 08:40 PM	#10
Sukiaki96 Drives: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 22	I have the rectangles now and they are okay. I have a high respect for Japanese Cars so the style isn't anything too wild any more. What year was your skyline?

08-08-2014, 11:31 AM	#12
Sukiaki96 Drives: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 22	That is fantastic!