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Re: [Healeys] Rear View mirrors

To: Kees Oudesluijs <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Rear View mirrors
From: Jim Ryan <ryan@jimryan.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:08:38 -0400
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I have no interest in what is behind me as they are slower so not somebody
I want to associate with.  If somebody needs me and is behind me they can
turn on the siren.

This is well documented here
<https://youtu.be/AjGXn249Fc0?si=3DypvHkAnDgU6a43Dm>.

On Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 6:52=E2=80=AFAM Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <
healeys@autox.team.net> wrote:

> The glue probably wont stick to the plastic suction cup. You could try a
> smear of windscreen sealant on the suction cup or, less permanent and
> readily available, some Vaseline.
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
>
> Op 27-6-2024 om 00:30 schreef Richard Collins via Healeys:
>
> Thanks; got them, looks good.
> I understand the situation. My windshield cell phone holder falls off
> similarly. I still have the one mirror on each wing and on the dash. I
> attached the wing mirrors years ago as I thought maybe they would work
> attached to the doors. But that didn=E2=80=99t solve the problem so I wen=
t with the
> wings. Not great but workable.  I had also tried the wide angle mirror
> clipped on to the dash mirror but I didn=E2=80=99t find it helpful.
> Just a thought: auto parts stores sell an epoxy glue to reglue windshield
> mirrors that have been knocked off. That might make it more =E2=80=9Cperm=
anent=E2=80=9D.
> Thanks again
> Regards,
> Richard C
> BN7 #440
>
> On Jun 26, 2024, at 15:41, rfbegani@gmail.com wrote:
>
> =EF=BB=BF
>
> Maybe you can see this picture as I enlarged it.  The other improvement i=
n
> my BJ8 is to install a clear plastic shield behind the front seats mounte=
d
> to the rail used for the tonneau cover.  I bought it from LBCarCo, so I
> will stop losing hats in the wind and my wife will not complain about the
> wind in her hair.  You can just see it in both pictures.
>
>
>
> Cannot show everything as the car is in the shop having the engine rebuil=
t
> in Florida while I am in at our summer home in Michigan.
>
>
>
> Bob
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com>
> <gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 25, 2024 7:54 PM
> *To:* rfbegani@gmail.com
> *Cc:* healeys@autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Rear View mirrors
>
>
>
> Hey Bob
>
> Attach a photo.
>
> Tks
>
> Regards,
>
> Richard C
>
> BN7 440
>
>
>
> On Jun 25, 2024, at 17:30, rfbegani@gmail.com wrote:
>
> =EF=BB=BF
>
> I know this will sound good for most of our Healey owners, however finall=
y
> I got tired of trying to see the 2 mirrors on my front fenders and the ti=
ny
> one on the dash.  First, I tried clip on panoramic mirrors on the dash
> mirror.  Not very good as they kept falling off and were too low really s=
ee
> behind.  Next, I tried a panoramic mirror attached with a suction cup, bu=
t
> it kept fall in off the window.  Finally, I found the best mirror for
> seeing behind and the sides.  It had a great suction cup with the ability
> to tighten the fixture, so it was really locked on the window, although I
> is not glued to the window.   Also, the panoramic feature allowed me to
> raise it up to the top of the windscreen.  I bought it from amazon:
>
>
>
> Bittwee Car Rear View Mirror, HD 360=C2=B0 Adjustable Anti-glare Adjustab=
le
> Extra Wide Automotive Panoramic Rear View Mirror with Suction Cup, Interi=
or
> Decor...
>
>
>
> Also, I removed the original mirror from the dash so I can see ahead and
> the sides of the road..
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Bob Begani
>
> 67 BJ8
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">I have no interest in what is behind me as they are slower=
 so not somebody I want to associate with.=C2=A0 If somebody needs me and i=
s behind=C2=A0me they can turn on the siren.<div><br></div><div>This is wel=
l documented=C2=A0<a href=3D"https://youtu.be/AjGXn249Fc0?si=3DypvHkAnDgU6a=
43Dm">here</a>.</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" =
class=3D"gmail_attr">On Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 6:52=E2=80=AFAM Kees Oudesluij=
s via Healeys &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";>healeys@autox.t=
eam.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"=
margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-lef=
t:1ex"><u></u>

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   =20
 =20
  <div>
    <p>The glue probably wont stick to the plastic suction cup. You
      could try a smear of windscreen sealant on the suction cup or,
      less permanent and readily available, some Vaseline.</p>
    <p>Kees Oudesluijs</p>
    <p><br>
    </p>
    <div>Op 27-6-2024 om 00:30 schreef Richard
      Collins via Healeys:<br>
    </div>
    <blockquote type=3D"cite">
     =20
      Thanks; got them, looks good.
      <div>I understand the situation. My windshield cell phone holder
        falls off similarly. I still have the one mirror on each wing
        and on the dash. I attached the wing mirrors years ago as I
        thought maybe they would work attached to the doors. But that
        didn=E2=80=99t solve the problem so I went with the wings. Not grea=
t but
        workable.=C2=A0 I had also tried the wide angle mirror clipped on t=
o
        the dash mirror but I didn=E2=80=99t find it helpful.
        <div>Just a thought: auto parts stores sell an epoxy glue to
          reglue windshield mirrors that have been knocked off. That
          might make it more =E2=80=9Cpermanent=E2=80=9D.</div>
        <div>Thanks again<br id=3D"m_-8374163381395639174lineBreakAtBeginni=
ngOfSignature">
          <div dir=3D"ltr">Regards,
            <div>Richard C</div>
            <div>BN7 #440</div>
          </div>
          <div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
            <blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jun 26, 2024, at 15:41,
              <a href=3D"mailto:rfbegani@gmail.com"; target=3D"_blank">rfbeg=
ani@gmail.com</a> wrote:<br>
              <br>
            </blockquote>
          </div>
          <blockquote type=3D"cite">
            <div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF
             =20
             =20
              <div>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;font-f=
amily:Arial,sans-serif">Maybe
                    you can see this picture as I enlarged it.=C2=A0 The
                    other improvement in my BJ8 is to install a clear
                    plastic shield behind the front seats mounted to the
                    rail used for the tonneau cover.=C2=A0 I bought it from
                    LBCarCo, so I will stop losing hats in the wind and
                    my wife will not complain about the wind in her
                    hair.=C2=A0 You can just see it in both pictures.<u></u=
><u></u></span></p>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;font-f=
amily:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;font-f=
amily:Arial,sans-serif">Cannot
                    show everything as the car is in the shop having the
                    engine rebuilt in Florida while I am in at our
                    summer home in Michigan.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;font-f=
amily:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;font-f=
amily:Arial,sans-serif">Bob
                    <u></u><u></u></span></p>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;font-f=
amily:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;font-f=
amily:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;font-f=
amily:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p>
                <div>
                  <div style=3D"border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border=
-left:none;border-top:1pt solid rgb(225,225,225);padding:3pt 0in 0in">
                    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Richard Collins
                      <a href=3D"mailto:gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com"; target=
=3D"_blank">&lt;gonnagitcha90@hotmail.com&gt;</a> <br>
                      <b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 25, 2024 7:54 PM<br>
                      <b>To:</b> <a href=3D"mailto:rfbegani@gmail.com"; targ=
et=3D"_blank">rfbegani@gmail.com</a><br>
                      <b>Cc:</b> <a href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"; =
target=3D"_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br>
                      <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Rear View mirrors<u></u=
><u></u></p>
                  </div>
                </div>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p>
                <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Hey Bob <span style=3D"font-size:12p=
t;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">
                    <u></u><u></u></span></p>
                <div>
                  <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Attach a photo.=C2=A0<u></u><u></u=
></p>
                </div>
                <div>
                  <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Tks<u></u><u></u></p>
                  <div>
                    <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Regards, <u></u><u></u></p>
                    <div>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal">Richard C<u></u><u></u></p>
                    </div>
                    <div>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal">BN7 440<u></u><u></u></p>
                    </div>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><br>
                      <br>
                      <u></u><u></u></p>
                    <blockquote style=3D"margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt">
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:12pt">O=
n
                        Jun 25, 2024, at 17:30, <a href=3D"mailto:rfbegani@=
gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">
                          rfbegani@gmail.com</a> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p>
                    </blockquote>
                  </div>
                  <blockquote style=3D"margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt">
                    <div>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal">=EF=BB=BF <span style=3D"font-=
size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">
                          <u></u><u></u></span></p>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;=
font-family:Arial,sans-serif">I know
                          this will sound good for most of our Healey
                          owners, however finally I got tired of trying
                          to see the 2 mirrors on my front fenders and
                          the tiny one on the dash.=C2=A0 First, I tried cl=
ip
                          on panoramic mirrors on the dash mirror.=C2=A0 No=
t
                          very good as they kept falling off and were
                          too low really see behind.=C2=A0 Next, I tried a
                          panoramic mirror attached with a suction cup,
                          but it kept fall in off the window.=C2=A0 Finally=
,
                          I found the best mirror for seeing behind and
                          the sides.=C2=A0 It had a great suction cup with
                          the ability to tighten the fixture, so it was
                          really locked on the window, although I is not
                          glued to the window. =C2=A0=C2=A0Also, the panora=
mic
                          feature allowed me to raise it up to the top
                          of the windscreen.=C2=A0 I bought it from amazon:=
</span><u></u><u></u></p>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:16pt;=
font-family:Arial,sans-serif">=C2=A0</span><u></u><u></u></p>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:13pt;=
font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,17,17);background:white">Bittwe=
e
                          Car Rear View Mirror, HD 360=C2=B0 Adjustable
                          Anti-glare Adjustable Extra Wide Automotive
                          Panoramic Rear View Mirror with Suction Cup,
                          Interior Decor...</span><u></u><u></u></p>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:13pt;=
font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,17,17);background:white">=C2=A0=
</span><u></u><u></u></p>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:13pt;=
font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,17,17);background:white">Also,
                          I removed the original mirror from the dash so
                          I can see ahead and the sides of the road..
                        </span><u></u><u></u></p>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:13pt;=
font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,17,17);background:white">=C2=A0=
</span><u></u><u></u></p>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:13pt;=
font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,17,17);background:white">Regard=
s,</span><u></u><u></u></p>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:13pt;=
font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,17,17);background:white">=C2=A0=
</span><u></u><u></u></p>
                      <p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:13pt;=
font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,17,17);background:white">Bob
                          Begani</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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