Just joined? Please introduce yourself.
Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Outside rear view mirror positioning

  1. #1
    Registered Member chevynut's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011

    Member #:115
    Location
    Fort Collins, CO
    Posts
    10,835

    Outside rear view mirror positioning

    I bought a pair of new outside rear view mirrors and I want to get them mounted for my mockup. I have considered not having outside mirrors at all, but found that I really do use them quite a bit on my other cars.

    I have read a lot of different ways people mount them, but thought I'd post a thread to get some more input since I'm ready to do it. It seems that the most troublesome one is the passenger side. I want to position them the same on both sides, if possible. It doesn't look like my car ever had a passenger side mirror.

    Any tips for doing this?
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

  2. #2
    Registered Member Run-em's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:226
    Location
    Dallas, TEXAS
    Posts
    652
    Make a template of your mount on the driver's side- flip it over for the passenger side. That way you are sure they will be uniform in appearance. Be sure to clear the wind wing. Don't think anyone is gonna even notice your mirrors, cause you've got so much else going on with your Nomad.

  3. #3
    Registered Member chevynut's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011

    Member #:115
    Location
    Fort Collins, CO
    Posts
    10,835
    Thanks run-em. I'll try that and see how it works. The mirrors came with some dimensions for mounting, but I'm not sure it's going to work on both sides. Good point about opening the wing windows. Looks like I'll need a helper to figure this out, and should mount my driver's seat.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

  4. #4
    Registered Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:514
    Posts
    466
    Most new outside rearview mirrors come with a template which I have used on both sides. It worked quite well for me. As previously mentioned, before drilling and fastening, make sure you can open the vent window. I like the mirrors and really wouldn't want to be without them.

  5. #5
    Registered Member jim '57's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:528
    Location
    Sacramento, Ca
    Posts
    86
    Hi Chevynut,
    My car like yours, never had a passenger side mirror and I like you are not sure what to do.
    If I mirror the driver side the vent window bar is in the line of view. So I am considering moving it back some for a better view. I think it would be difficult to tell the difference but not sure enough to drill the holes.
    Jim
    Just because it's old dosen't make it a classic:
    and just because it's rare doesn't make it cool.
    Picks & Vids

  6. #6
    Registered Member chevynut's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011

    Member #:115
    Location
    Fort Collins, CO
    Posts
    10,835
    Jim, that's my issue too. I want either two mirrors or none. I think just one mirror doesn't look right, and I know I used the RH mirror a lot on my other cars. So I guess I'll install the seat, get a helper, and see where they go.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

  7. #7
    Registered Member jim '57's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2012

    Member #:528
    Location
    Sacramento, Ca
    Posts
    86
    What is your opinion on the asymmetry issue?
    Jim
    Just because it's old dosen't make it a classic:
    and just because it's rare doesn't make it cool.
    Picks & Vids

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •