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Paint, Trim & Chrome => Trim & Chrome => Topic started by: Jim on November 08, 2021, 09:03:37 PM

Title: Outside rearview mirror
Post by: Jim on November 08, 2021, 09:03:37 PM
Hi ,how far back  on the door should  the mirror be mounted.Jim
Title: Re: Outside rearview mirror
Post by: gssizzler on November 08, 2021, 11:17:22 PM
Do you have a remote or fixed mirror first of all!? I should have a template for both! I will see if I can get a shot of it up!
Title: Re: Outside rearview mirror
Post by: Jim on November 09, 2021, 07:58:01 AM
Regular fixed mirror, mine is so far back  the vent window hits it.jim
Title: Re: Outside rearview mirror
Post by: gssizzler on November 09, 2021, 09:56:43 AM
With the Tri shield fixed sometimes they were set to the drivers view! The drivers height would play apart in this! I’m over six on my post car I have the mirrors set back but not to restrict the vent window! On my buddies car he is 5-6 we set the mirrors more forward! You have 2 to 2 3/4!? margin! If your starting with a door that doesn’t or hasn’t been drilled I would place them where you like! On my post car I have the passenger side mirror set back about a 1/2 more then the drivers side mirror! I will try to get pictures and measurements!
Title: Re: Outside rearview mirror
Post by: Jim on November 09, 2021, 03:31:43 PM
Thanks.Jim
Title: Re: Outside rearview mirror
Post by: gssizzler on November 11, 2021, 02:08:19 AM
Here are some pictures from my post car with the Trishield mirrors! Offset drivers is 4 1/2 from the door edge to the tip of the mirror gasket! The passengers side is 5 3/8 so a little greater distant than I though! Again I set these up to my liking and being able to open vent window! And like I said I'm like 6-2!  I have not being able to find the paper temples I have somewhere! Sorry I couldn't get these earlier has been a very busy week plus trying get things set for winter!