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PostPosted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:52 pm 
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So I'm looking at buying some clip on seam mirrors for the clubman

Currently tossing up between the following

This one seems to be the most "normal" option:
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The arms on these might be a bit long and I'm not sure I like the round shape... but they are an option:
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I think these could look cool swung down from the top of the side seams, sort of rat rod style:
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Please share experiences and or opinions freely

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 6:40 am 
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These mirrors are not suited to fit on the seams, they clip on to the Quarter glass.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:22 am 
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I've brought the last square mirror at a car show and took them straight back after telling the seller that I could be bringing them straight back in 5 mins for a refund if they didn't fit cause he was a bit pushy to make a sale

I think they were around $45 each


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:35 am 
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Convertible Mini wrote:
These mirrors are not suited to fit on the seams, they clip on to the Quarter glass.


That makes sense. I thought the descriptions were a bit odd. The round ones appeared to clip to the door frame somehow in one of the sellers photos, but it was so out of focus / resolution that I couldn't really tell how it was supposed to mount.

I suppose the question is where should I buy seam mirrors from? Minisport are out of stock and minispares don't seem to stock them

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search wibroc on ebay, I picked up a nos mirror to clip on the seam from there

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:26 pm 
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This is the right orientation for mini side seams

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CLASSIC-MINI ... 0617919544

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May well be the ebay store for these guys.....http://www.holden.co.uk/

They have quite a few other options....

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1071 S wrote:
May well be the ebay store for these guys.....http://www.holden.co.uk/

They have quite a few other options....

Cheers, Ian


I have one of theirs on one of my cars. Just the job for me.


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I don't have any knowledge of the mirrors you have posted photos for, however, the mirrors sold as accessories by BMC/BL in late 60s/70s clipped onto the front edge of the driver's door rather than the seam.
These mirrors were used on NSW police Ss and I had one fitted to my Mini K when I bought it.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:22 pm 
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This is the Wibroc one just mentioned. I bought a NOS one from ebay last year for $125. Image


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I'd love to buy one like that if anyone could link me to one!

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A few photos and info here. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=84633&p=932613


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As l said look on eBay or they seem to appear at swap meets, here is mine on the back of the box there is other types with model numbers that model I have as pictured above is 2548 (non anti glare)

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davem wrote:
As l said look on eBay or they seem to appear at swap meets, here is mine on the back of the box there is other types with model numbers that model I have as pictured above is 2548 (non anti glare)

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Thats the one i have. Same discoloured box and black tape over the glass. This is the company that was selling them on Ebay. http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/aussie_auto_restorations


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