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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:01 pm 
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Were these cars fitted with a door mirror ?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 7:18 pm 
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ADR 14 came into effect 1972 which specifies a RH external mirror, before that they were optional
https://infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/ ... les/14.pdf

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:25 am 
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The bullet style racing mirror was a genuine BMC accessory.


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:06 pm 
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This is the mirror supplied by the dealer when we bought the mini K in 1969. Wibroc that clamped onto the leading edge of the door.
It is also the mirror that police Cs had fitted in the '69 - '70 period.


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:15 pm 
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Bill B wrote:
This is the mirror supplied by the dealer when we bought the mini K in 1969. Wibroc that clamped onto the leading edge of the door.
It is also the mirror that police Cs had fitted in the '69 - '70 period.


Bill, I have one of those for my car but have not fitted it yet. How are they for vision and vibration?

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:02 pm 
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gtogreen1969 wrote:

Bill, I have one of those for my car but have not fitted it yet. How are they for vision and vibration?


Despite looking a bit 'dodgey' they were as stable as a screw mounted mirror and larger than some of the torpedo mirrors. I can't remember any issues with becoming lose. At certain speeds, when the interior mirror vibrated so much to blur the image, you could check in the door mirror for a clear image.
I removed it when the mirror coating deteriorated. I have recently had it rechromed and a new glass cut.
There should be a small rubber gasket to protect the paint on the outside of the door from being scratched.


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:07 pm 
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Bill B wrote:
gtogreen1969 wrote:

Bill, I have one of those for my car but have not fitted it yet. How are they for vision and vibration?


Despite looking a bit 'dodgey' they were as stable as a screw mounted mirror and larger than some of the torpedo mirrors. I can't remember any issues with becoming lose. At certain speeds, when the interior mirror vibrated so much to blur the image, you could check in the door mirror for a clear image.
I removed it when the mirror coating deteriorated. I have recently had it rechromed and a new glass cut.
There should be a small rubber gasket to protect the paint on the outside of the door from being scratched.


Thanks mate.


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