Heads are stainless and are machine pressed over the mirror glass. Realistically, it's not possible to replace the glass without leaving the rim "untidy" unless you have special tools. You'd then have to "chance your luck" and break the mirror before unrolling the edge.
Stem and base get bubbles in the chrome as they are a Mazac type material.
Yes, these mirrors were offered as optional extras. Very similar ones with slightly different heads available in Sweden and elswhere from the early 60's but the UK did't seem to get them until about the same time as the 123GT arrived. Often seen on 140's and I've seen a pair on a 240 but don't know when Volvo dropped them from the lists.
Last edited by Derek UK; Oct 21st, 2009 at 11:53.
Reason: Extra info
|