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frank_c
post Apr 4 2025, 11:08 AM
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Hello,
The right door (side view) mirror on my 914 is currently the flat/driver type (914-731-039-10), and I would like to replace it with a convex/passenger mirror (914-731-040-10). My first choice would be to simply replace the mirror glass with a convex piece, but so far I have only found vendors selling replacement glass for the flat mirror. Does anyone know of a replacement glass source for the convex mirror?

If the convex replacement glass is not available, then if I were to purchase the convex replacement glass for some random vehicle (ensuring it is larger than the 914 OEM mirror size), would a glass shop be able to cut this down to fit the 914 mirror?

Of course the other options is to purchase a new/NOS OEM convex door mirror (914-731-040-10), but my searches indicate that only the flat (914-731-039-10) mirror appears to still be available. If that is true, then I'll post a WTB in the classifieds forum.

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Frank
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914Wes
post Apr 5 2025, 09:02 AM
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On Ebay.de there are convex mirror glass for both early and late. 914-731-040-10 is rare and has been NLA for 15+ years. I have only ever seen 1 in person.
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post Apr 5 2025, 11:40 AM
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On Ebay.de there are convex mirror glass for both early and late. 914-731-040-10 is rare and has been NLA for 15+ years. I have only ever seen 1 in person.


Thanks for suggesting to look at the German eBay site. I found a couple of listings for convex replacement glass, but one is for the early mirrors (69-72), and the other states it is for all years (69-76), which we know can't be correct.

I should have mentioned that I have a '76, hence looking for glass for the late style mirror housings. Based on the dimensions of 135mmx 82mm given for the "69-76" part, I assume this is for a late mirror housing. Here's the link: https://www.ebay.de/itm/402343226339

But unfortunately, similar to what Brian pointed out, this vendor (PS/PARTS/24) does not ship to the US. The same vendor also sells an Aspherical mirror for '69-'76 (same dimensions as the convex mirror) which would be a very nice option to have for the left/driver mirror (https://www.ebay.de/itm/402176826835), but I just need to find a way to get it shipped to the US. I'll try contacting the vendor to see if there are any options.
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