Should I add a mirror?

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Dec 14, 04 3:26 pm

I find that even with the normal size rear window I need all the mirrors I can get.

Even then I sometimes get a hell of a blind spot on some slip roads and on some roundabouts (one on the southbound A1 in particular) I have NO idea if there is anything coming or not if I get too far forward.

So I would fit the mirror.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Dec 14, 04 3:35 pm

i bought clamp-on RH mirrors for both my cars, they just clamp to the quarterlight frame with allen screws and a padded bar. they are convex so the view is reasonable

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Dec 14, 04 3:37 pm

yeah, fit the mirror. Easier to fit than a new quarter panel when you side swipe a Sprinter or something in your blind spot.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Tue Dec 14, 04 4:27 pm

Agreed, fit the mirror.

I'm looking out for a passenger side mirror for my B body because my drive is only four inches wider than the car

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Dec 14, 04 5:24 pm

I can't fit a RH mirror to the Buick 'cos it won't go in the garage then. Yes, its that tight.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Dec 14, 04 8:45 pm

I think in the interets of safety no one would tell you off for doing that.

Now go and weld it on in the most horrific manner possible

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 17, 04 10:52 am

Hey Will

that's a good idea....where did you get that clamp on mirror from?

Cheers

Martin

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Dec 17, 04 7:34 pm

i got some in my shop somewhere, they clamp to the legsheilds of lambretttas/vespas at about calf height.
i'll have a mooch about tmoz for some and if no joy i could order some no problem.

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Fri Dec 17, 04 10:26 pm

Dave wrote:I find that even with the normal size rear window I need all the mirrors I can get.

Try the convertible! Even worse. SE can't be much fun either....

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Dec 18, 04 8:31 pm

Ok, i can get two types of clamp on mirrors but i think the stems maybe a little long making them stick out too far.
whaddya think?
They are both about the same size, i would say the round one is the same diameter as "WillDatsun's" and the squareish one a little wider at the widest point.
?17.00 each to yer door.
I think the clamp may need to be "shaped" to fit the window trim/post.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Dec 18, 04 8:56 pm

Hi Wildman,

thanks for looking - much appreciated, but as you say, I think the stems are a bit too long.

I think the clamp on idea is a good one though.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jan 24, 05 4:17 pm

Ivor,

you still looking for one of them mirrors? I have a B Body wing mirror sitting in my magic shed as we speak