'55 Outside mirror

[Guest scott mich bca # 6619]

I'm looking for an outside mirror for a 1955 driver's side Buick. Although I only need the mirror, not the bracket, so I either side could do.<P>Scott Mich<BR>Assistant Director<BR>Chicagoland Chapter

[FireballV8]

scott<BR>the buick specialist in kent wa, has very nice reproductions for $75.

[Guest scott mich bca # 6619]

FireballV8<P>I am aware that Buick Specialists has them. I was afraid of the quailty. Have you actualy seen them?<P>I bought some repro portholes that were made overseas, that were so bad, my originals were better. Not only the quality, put the paint looked like it was put on by a child.<P>Then to top it off, there are three pieces, all three pieces were shipped in one bag, scratching and rubbing on each other.<P>I returned them and had my originals re-platted.<P>But let me know if you have seen them.<P>Thanks,<P>Scott

[old-tank]

Scott<BR> the ones for the 40-60 series look good and have held up for 3-4 years in good shape<BR>Willie

[FireballV8]

Scott<BR>I know about the portholes, they are horrible. I bought one as a sample and its not very good. I have one of the mirrors on my car for about six years now and it looks pretty good, but the cars been garaged this whole time. I actually have an NOS one for a Roadmaster I bought for my convertible. There is a difference between the 40/60 and 50/70 mirrors. They are not the same.<BR>Good luck Scott, I know its difficult buying reproduction, thats a good reason not to ever buy a restored 55-57 Chevy. Its an american car restored with chinese parts.