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shiplee123

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Hi my bus doesn't have a rear view mirror and didn't when i purchased it. I've been looking around as to what is an original mirror for it but can't seem to get a definate answer. I seem to think it should b on a long stork . Can anyone tell me exactly what it should b and where to purchase. If i can't find out i may sorce a chrome one on a long stork to match the wing mirror
Thanks
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Hi, you are correct in thinking it's on a stalk !
I would suggest trying to get a second hand one, but as your van is a 68 , I think it's a one year only part and maybe difficult to find.
Nice van and good luck with the mirror.
Cheers Paul.
 
Here are some pics of my 68 panel's rear view mirror. If you have the original wooden partition wall between the cab and the cargo area, the longer stem is a must to see anything.

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There are many mirrors for sale here in the bay window bus classifieds

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?submit=yes&type=text&section%5B%5D=33&keywords=mirror" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Including this NOS one in the Netherlands. Ouch! And the next one is even more expensive!!!

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1207906" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The last one in the first link is in very nice condition! From the Netherlands.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1364210" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or maybe the split window classifieds?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?type=text&stype=all&keywords=mirror&section%5B%5D=31&sort=date&sort_order=DESC&page=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
If it's a 68 model year (manufactured july 67 - july 68) it should be one of these:

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If it's 69 model year (july 68 - july 69) it should be one of these:

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hi. in the parts section on this site ted is selling a 68 one for 10 squids. tatty and needs fixing but its year correct and better than nuffink
 
That doesn't look right are you sure your Bus was made before july 68 as your exterior door handles appear not to be 68 year only.
 
Hi im not sure if it was bef July 68 I'll have to check the month on the paperwork but it was 68. Mind u there has been a few changes / updates , wheels , better updated headlights etc
 
So that is December 1st 1968 it's a 69 model year so you need the white armed mirror not the 68 only chromed type,
& that now makes your door handles right. :lol:
 
Whilst it looks right that its a 69 model you can check the production date using the m plate. My v5 says 1st Jan 68 but it was built Oct 67.

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March 68 would make it a 68 model year which doesn't tie in with your handles. Check the M-Plate for the production date :)
 

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