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Downlemons
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Wing mirrors
Has any body got a template or positioning guide to fitting wing mirrors on a 59 saloon. I have just fitted new wings
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Re: Wing mirrors
I was told by a chap who entered/enters his vehicle at shows that the mirrors stem centres are fitted 7 inches from the front of the wing and at the highest part of the curve. Make of this info what you will!
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IaininTenbury
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Re: Wing mirrors
Seems reasonable. Theres's no firm rules about it as all wing mirrors were extras, either dealer fitted or aftermarket. I've had a car with a secondhand wing on it and one mirror a good 4" further back fromt he headlamp than the other side! Really stood out once you knew about it.
When I fit them I normally place my little finger on the headlamp rim, stretch my hand out and put a marker pen dot where my thumb is and drill there. It's probably about 7" really....
When I fit them I normally place my little finger on the headlamp rim, stretch my hand out and put a marker pen dot where my thumb is and drill there. It's probably about 7" really....
cheers
Iain
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Fairmile Restorations.
'49 MM, '53 convertible, '55 van, and a '64 van.
Marina p.u., '56 Morris Isis Traveller, a '59 Morris JB van, a'66 J4 van, a '54 Land Rover, Land Rover 130, Renault 5, '36Railton, '35 Hudson, a Mk1 Transit and a Sherpa Camper...
A car can be restored at any time, but is only original once!
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Downlemons
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Re: Wing mirrors
Thank you! The 7" rule will do for me, I will go by that.Downlemons wrote:Has any body got a template or positioning guide to fitting wing mirrors on a 59 saloon. I have just fitted new wings
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mike.perry
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Re: Wing mirrors
Make sure that you fit convex glass mirrors not flat glass and also long arms.
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