Best type of exterior mirrors
#41 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
I’ve had the Fosseway mirrors for a couple of years and apart from a little bit of grinding work on one small section of the mounting brackets to get a perfect fit, they have been solid.
Richard
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
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#42 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
Similar mounting arms on mine but round mirror, all courtesy of Moggie Minor shop. Can’t fault them.
Steve
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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#43 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
As long as you install them under the felt they will be fine.
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
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#44 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
I also use bicycle inner tube rubber as part of the clamp system and haven’t had movement in 2 yrs.
Steve
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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#45 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
They fit and hold perfectly on a FHC window frame as it is flat. On the curved OTS frame you need to grind a profile into the base and use inner tube rubber to keep them in place.
David Jones
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#46 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
Hello.! My car has this type of mirror mounted in the bonnet. The original owner says it is how it came from new. With the car papers there is a document describing a Sebring mirror (it’s in German). I haven’t seen many cars with this kind of mirror. Could it be original to the car or perhaps dealer installed? Not sure I like it that much but if it’s really original to the car I would probably restore it and leave it. Thanks for your comments .!
Pablo
Pablo
Pablo
1956 Mercedes 190 SL
1973 Porsche 911 T targa
1969 Porsche 912
1970 Alfa 1300 GT junior Scalino (sold)
1966 Jaguar e type FHC (unfortunately sold)
1967 Jaguar e type OTS 1.25 series
1976 Toyota FJ40 (I learned to drive with this one)
1956 Mercedes 190 SL
1973 Porsche 911 T targa
1969 Porsche 912
1970 Alfa 1300 GT junior Scalino (sold)
1966 Jaguar e type FHC (unfortunately sold)
1967 Jaguar e type OTS 1.25 series
1976 Toyota FJ40 (I learned to drive with this one)
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#47 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
Aftermarket and not Factory.
David Jones
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#48 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
Thanks David, that’s what I thought. What would be period correct for a late 67.? Talbots Berlin ?
Pablo
1956 Mercedes 190 SL
1973 Porsche 911 T targa
1969 Porsche 912
1970 Alfa 1300 GT junior Scalino (sold)
1966 Jaguar e type FHC (unfortunately sold)
1967 Jaguar e type OTS 1.25 series
1976 Toyota FJ40 (I learned to drive with this one)
1956 Mercedes 190 SL
1973 Porsche 911 T targa
1969 Porsche 912
1970 Alfa 1300 GT junior Scalino (sold)
1966 Jaguar e type FHC (unfortunately sold)
1967 Jaguar e type OTS 1.25 series
1976 Toyota FJ40 (I learned to drive with this one)
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#49 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
Yes, something like a Talbot although my recommendation would be to go with one of the clip on mirrors as mentioned above.
David Jones
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#50 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
I've also thought of mounting a mirror like that on the bonnet/wing joint to avoid drilling holes, but I think it's too far in from the edge to be able to see properly past the A pillar etc.
Randall Botha
'64 3.8 fhc & '51 Mk 7
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#51 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
These look cool
Do you have a link? I can’t seem to find them.
S1 4.2 Roadster in Resale Red
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#52 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
Here you go, mine are top link, I'm very pleased with them, no issues and a lot of adjustment:
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... ex-p831190
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... ix-p831195
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... ix-p831224
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... ex-p831190
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... ix-p831195
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... ix-p831224
Steve
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
1965 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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#53 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
I have the one in post 41. Very nice mirror. Stays where you adjust it, fairly quiet(wind), good view. Attractive shape.
I had the rectangular one in the post 52 link. Very high wind noise. The shape and flat arm i imagine.
Watch out for those flat arms. Doesn’t look as nice either of course.
I had the rectangular one in the post 52 link. Very high wind noise. The shape and flat arm i imagine.
Watch out for those flat arms. Doesn’t look as nice either of course.
Layne
Car #876005, 62 OTS
Car #876005, 62 OTS
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#54 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors
Superb. Many thankscaveman wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:51 amHere you go, mine are top link, I'm very pleased with them, no issues and a lot of adjustment:
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... ex-p831190
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... ix-p831195
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/misce ... ix-p831224
S1 4.2 Roadster in Resale Red
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