Best type of exterior mirrors

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#41 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by rswaffie » Mon Oct 17, 2022 7:58 pm

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.


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#42 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by caveman » Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:16 pm

Similar mounting arms on mine but round mirror, all courtesy of Moggie Minor shop. Can’t fault them. :dance:

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#43 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by DWW » Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:14 pm

As long as you install them under the felt they will be fine.
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#44 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by caveman » Fri Oct 21, 2022 11:40 am

:yeahthat:
I also use bicycle inner tube rubber as part of the clamp system and haven’t had movement in 2 yrs.
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#45 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by Heuer » Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:09 pm

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.
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#46 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by pafagt » Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:17 pm

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 .!

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#47 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by Heuer » Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:54 pm

Aftermarket and not Factory.
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#48 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by pafagt » Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:03 pm

Thanks David, that’s what I thought. What would be period correct for a late 67.? Talbots Berlin ?
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#49 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by Heuer » Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:25 pm

Yes, something like a Talbot although my recommendation would be to go with one of the clip on mirrors as mentioned above.
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#50 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by Allrand » Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:48 am

pafagt wrote:
Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:17 pm
Hello.! My car has this type of mirror mounted in the bonnet
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.
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#51 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by vipergts » Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:14 pm

caveman wrote:
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:16 pm
Similar mounting arms on mine but round mirror, all courtesy of Moggie Minor shop. Can’t fault them. :dance:

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These look cool

Do you have a link? I can’t seem to find them.
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#52 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by caveman » Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:51 am

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#53 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by mtnjag » Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:26 pm

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.
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#54 Re: Best type of exterior mirrors

Post by vipergts » Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:16 pm

caveman wrote:
Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:51 am
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

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