On my Brit cars, I mount them at center over the wheel arch on the front wing.
How far in is up to you. They offer a great field of view at that location.
Brad
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Sedlack
Sent: 4/11/2005 7:56:37 AM
To: garretson2@cox.net;datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Fender Mirror Locations
> Rick,
> Since you don't have any exisiting holes to deal with, best bet would be for
> you to sit in the car, and have a steady-handed helper hold the mirror(s) at
> different locations, until you find the spot that works best for you. Since
> you're going with fender mounts, and you won't be able to reach them to
> adjust them anyways, then the position that gives you the best field of view
> from the driver's seat is the best place for them.
> Mark Sedlack
> ZROC
> Cuyahoga Falls OH
> 66 1600 http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
> 77 280Z http://www.mildevco.net/chevypowereddatsuns/
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard G. Garretson" <garretson2@cox.net>
> To: "Datsun-Roadsters@Autox. Team. Net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 10:06 PM
> Subject: Fender Mirror Locations
>
>
> > Have a set of Nissan 96301-84700 mirrors to be mounted on the L & R
> fenders
> > and wanted to ask if there is any way to measure the best location.
> >
> > After looking at several other cars, it looks like the mirrors single
> bolt
> > holes are drilled just about in line fore & aft with the windshield washer
> > holes.
> >
> > The right side is fine there , but the left side is more critical because
> the
> > windshield post can block the mirror.
> >
> > The location that looks pretty good to me is in line with the washer holes
> and
> > @ 1 3/8" down the fenders from the straight edge of the fender where it
> butts
> > up to the top of the flat area just ahead of the windshield.
> >
> > If any of this makes any sense & you have a location that works for good
> > viewing angles ect please advise.
> >
> > Wanna measure twice & cut once with this one.
> >
> > Thanks again
> >
> > Best Regards
> >
> > Rick G
> >
> > 66' 1600
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