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col1600
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door mirrors

Post by col1600 » 28th July 2012 - 5:05pm

hi an easy one for ya....

do type 1 door mirrors fit type 3's (year 72)..

im looking at the ones from g.s.f...anyone tried them??

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Re: door mirrors

Post by Editor » 28th July 2012 - 7:32pm

Yes they fit, but there are differences - the threaded part on Type 3 mirrors have a flange and clear washer to seal on the face of the door, while Beetle ones don't, though they usually have a black plastic flange that keeps water out instead.
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Re: door mirrors

Post by rustydubs » 29th July 2012 - 8:13pm

the cheap ones are really cheap, be warned!

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