Fitting door mirors: two questions.

[JimK]

Hi folks,
I'm planning to fit door mirrors to both cars, and it seems the best mirrors will require drilling to fit. So, how do you prevent rust starting around holes drilled in panels? It would seem very hard to get protection inside the holes where paint may have flaked off.

Alternatively, is it possible to attach mirrors to that little vaguely-triangular covering piece in front of the quarterlight? It seems to me that there is space inside that thing, so I could bolt through from the outside.

Ta.

[alex_holden]

If you really want to touch up the inside of the door skin after drilling the holes, you can get to the relevant area by removing the door card and the inside door handle.

[JimK]

All the car's metalwork is completely original, paint and everything, and I really want to do everything I can to preserve it. Fitting decent mirrors is worth drilling holes for, but I want to prevent rust if I can at all.

Thanks for the access tip. Both cars are 1000s so that should be good for both.

[markattard]

Jim did you consider these

http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/pop ... p?pID=1014

http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/adv ... 88e03fe80a

Before you decide for the drilling type?

[Peetee]

Alternatively, is it possible to attach mirrors to that little vaguely-triangular covering piece in front of the quarterlight?

Yes. Have a look at Joemog on Thursday.

[JimK]

We have a clip-on mirror on the Trav, and it's not great. It's hard to get pointing in the right direction and can't turn enough to go on the nearside. Wifey doesn't like it, she says it's too close to her and she can't work out what it's showing. She wants two mirrors, and won't drive on the motorway until she gets them.

I have just ordered some of these,


but I'll have a look at Joe on thursday (assuming I make it).

[Willie]

JIM, I have one of those fitted to my door with no problems. I would have preferred to drill the 'triangle' which you mentioned but the mirror would not have been in the best place for me to have a good view. Be
careful when drilling and then drench the area/holes/and all metal bits with Waxoyl or similar prior to bolting it all up.

[JimK]

JIM, I have one of those fitted to my door with no problems. I would have preferred to drill the 'triangle' which you mentioned but the mirror would not have been in the best place for me to have a good view.

Thanks Wille. Would you be able to take a photo showing where it's mounted?

Be careful when drilling and then drench the area/holes/and all metal bits with Waxoyl or similar prior to bolting it all up.

Thanks for the tip. A combination of some tape and a tiny mark from a punch should keep the drill bit where I want it.

[Willie]

JIM, here pics

[JimK]

Thanks, very instructive. My plan was to get an assistant to move it around while I sit in the seat, but it's good to know a rough location to start in.

[Dominic]

I drilled the triangles when I fitted my mirrors, well, I drilled spares I had to leave the originals untouched in storage! I find them very conveniently placed, and a huge improvement in rearward visibility / safety.

[Willie]

The optimum position is very dependent on how tall you are so take your
time in finding what suits you. You definitely need an assistant. If you can get a mirror with convex glass the field of view is nice and wide.

[jamesyt06]

Willie where did you get the mirrors

[Willie]

I bought it from a now defunct local trader but all types were available from Mr Grumpy up until quite recently so they are all still out there.
I would suggest Practical Classics magazine if one of our Minor specialists cannot supply them. The problem seems to be in finding other than flat glass.