On Sat, 27 Jun 1998, Susan Aroldi wrote:
> When I had my 1964 TR4 repainted, the shop threw out the original mirrors
> that were affixed to the front of the fenders (yes, they really did do
> that -- they said that they broke when they took them off, but they didn't
> have the pieces). I did buy replacements, but I just don't like them --
> they are quite different from the originals, which had a round, rather
> than a tear-shaped base, and could be twisted up out of the way if you
> were in a tight spot.
>
> Does anyone know where I might find original fender mirrors?
Strictly speaking, there is no "original" wing mirror for the TR4. They
weren't part of the standard equipment specification. However it's quite
possible that your TR4 (or any other) was sold to its original owner
equipped with them.
The "Triumph Sports Car 20 TR4 Spare Parts Catalogue" (the factory
parts book) lists several varieties in the "Accessories and Special
Orders" section:
Part No. Description
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502459 Wing Mirror
612306 Wing Mirror (Switzerland only)
573677 Wing Mirror
560632 Wing Mirror - 'D' Type, Flyback
570409 Wing Mirror - 'Turina' Type, Flyback
608467/WL Wing Mirror - Round, Rigid
608467/M Wing Mirror - 'Morgan' Type
The catalogue provides no illustration or more detailed description for
any of those.
Wing mirrors were a popular dealer-installed or owner-installed accessory.
If yours weren't any of the above, they could have been any of several
brands sold by aftermarket suppliers.
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Chip Old 1948 M.G. TC TC6710 NEMGTR #2271
Cub Hill, Maryland 1962 Triumph TR4 CT3154LO
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