[Healeys] Mirrors

[Oudesluys]

Even when mirrors are top mounted it is wise to fit a thickish gauge 
steel backing plate under the skin of door/wing for reinforcement. The 
skin alone is to thin an will distort when the screws are tightened (to 
much) and the screws will become loose over time. Also a small knock to 
the mirror may damage/distort the skin.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Op 20-10-2011 1:56, Richard Kahn schreef:
> I believe the dealers mounted them over the front wheel mostly cause they
> could get to the underside of the mounting. Not very useful at that distance.
> Image field too narrow. I mounted mine at 22 inches forward of  the door seam.
> Better field. Many have put them on the door. this gives the best view. Sit in
> thew driver seat and have someone hold the mirror at different places and see
> what you like. Its personal as is the type of mirror you use. I like the dual
> vintage Talbot bullets (green dots) with convex mirrors. They are designed to
> be top mounted so you don't to get under the fender. You will need to drill
> the fender so, as they say, measure twice (at least) drill once.
> Rich Kahn
>
>> Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:34:22 -0400
>> From: mikecallison at gmail.com
>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Healeys] Mirrors
>>
>> Need your advise.  I am getting ready to mount the two rear view mirrors on
>> the front fenders of my BJ8.  Is there a specified location for the
>> mirrors.  What is the best location for both aesthetics and function.
>>
>> Thanks Mike
>> 66 BJ8
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