[Healeys] Rear View mirrors

[Jim Ryan]

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=ypvHkAnDgU6a43Dm>.

On Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 6:52 AM Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <
healeys at 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’t solve the problem so I went with the
> wings. Not great but workable.  I had also tried the wide angle mirror
> clipped on to the dash mirror but I didn’t 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 “permanent”.
> Thanks again
> Regards,
> Richard C
> BN7 #440
>
> On Jun 26, 2024, at 15:41, rfbegani at gmail.com wrote:
>
> 
>
> Maybe you can see this picture as I enlarged it.  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.  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 rebuilt
> in Florida while I am in at our summer home in Michigan.
>
>
>
> Bob
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> *From:* Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com>
> <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 25, 2024 7:54 PM
> *To:* rfbegani at gmail.com
> *Cc:* healeys at 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 at gmail.com wrote:
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> 
>
> 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.  First, I tried clip on panoramic mirrors on the dash
> mirror.  Not very good as they kept falling off and were too low really see
> behind.  Next, I tried a panoramic mirror attached with a suction cup, but
> 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° Adjustable Anti-glare Adjustable
> Extra Wide Automotive Panoramic Rear View Mirror with Suction Cup, Interior
> 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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> <rear view mirror 11.jpg>
> <rear view mirror 22.jpg>
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