Wing mirrors

Post by **markattard** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:53 am

Some questions for the elite

Were the wing mirrors an original standard item or a custom aftermarket accessory?

What was the standard / preferred distance of the mirrors from the front, lamp end, or the back end of the wing.

I need to know cause I'm drilling Lucy very soon

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:55 am

They were an optional extra.
I am not sure of the exact location of fitting but all the cars I have had with them fitted were not exactly useful for extra visibility but just looked good.

Post by **markattard** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:05 am

Yep I know, but apart from looking good they are abit extra help when pulling out or overtaking. Just an average distance would be a good help,

cheers

Post by **ASL642** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:54 pm

Just measured some of ours. Roughly 17cm from the front edge of the wing to the centre of the hole you have to drill. Hope this helps

Post by **bigginger** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:09 pm

6 inches or so - but I've no idea if that's anything close to 17cm.

Oh, bit of mental maths and it sort of is

Post by **d_harris** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:17 pm

6 inches is 152.4 MM so not too far from.

Post by **markattard** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:21 pm

Yes settled down for 6.5 inches that's 16.25 cm thanks all for yr help.

Pls have a look at the works on Lucy any comments welcome

Post by **ASL642** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:27 pm

So no driving in the dark then!!!!

Post by **d_harris** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:37 pm

No driving at all at the moment lou - theres no engine there!

Post by **callyspoy** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:10 pm

what bumper valance is that? have you got a later one fitted on?

Post by **ASL642** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:15 pm

Post by **markattard** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:06 am

I beleive the valance is the correct type with a recess to match the cheese grater grille, unlike the 1000's which have a wider round cut.

With the ever increasing oil prices I'm doing away without an engine and lights!!!

Post by **ASL642** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:54 am

What a good idea! Think of the reduction in pollution there would be if we all took the engines out!!

Now going to look for a pony and trap to go to shopping in!

Post by **ims101** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:20 pm

markattard wrote:I beleive the valance is the correct type with a recess to match the cheese grater grille, unlike the 1000's which have a wider round cut.

I have the same grill/valance on my car and get asked "where's the split screen?" Hope your ready for it

Post by **markattard** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:07 pm

Problem is mine is a split screen

Post by **Sidney'61** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:27 pm

regaliaqueen wrote:What a good idea! Think of the reduction in pollution there would be if we all took the engines out!! Now going to look for a pony and trap to go to shopping in!

Maybe you could cut a hole in the floor and run ... flintstones style

Post by **callyspoy** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:30 pm

oh right...proper valance. i have a proper one too, just mine is a bit sorry, so am thinking of getting a better one. saw that esm do fibreglass ones, was kind of hoping that was what you had and then you could recommend them as the best thing ever!

Post by **ims101** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:14 pm

markattard wrote:Problem is mine is a split screen

ok can't tell as its in bits

Post by **markattard** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:41 am

callyspoy wrote:oh right...proper valance. i have a proper one too, just mine is a bit sorry, so am thinking of getting a better one. saw that esm do fibreglass ones, was kind of hoping that was what you had and then you could recommend them as the best thing ever!

I recommend it cause that's what I have. For my standards it's a perfect fit. You have to be carefull not to overtighten for obvious fibre glass reasons.

Post by **markattard** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:46 am

ims101 wrote:
markattard wrote:Problem is mine is a split screen
ok can't tell as its in bits

Although in bits there's one hint for the splitty experts, picture 2 shows the v shaped back end bonnet

, ... I know I'm being a pain...lol....