[SCG] Late Model RH Outside Mirror

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Right hand mirrors were always a dealer-installed option. Supposedly the
right hand mirror is located at the same spot as the left hand. You could
take a template off the driver's side and transfer it over to the right
hand side. But check the location out first before drilling. You can always
move your template slightly rearward, should the vent post interfere with
the visual line of sight.

BUT one thing you have to watch out for is that the factory mirror has a
slight bend in the ball joint peg that's pressed into the stancion. Thus a
REAL factory driver's mirror won't be able to be swiveled over enough to
make it usable on the right side. The factory actually sold mirrors built
just for right hand installation because of that. I've seen aftermarket
repops, though, that seem to be able to be used on either side. Regardless,
just be careful about the mirror you get to mount on the car. It may not be
usable once mounted.

-Mark


> [Original Message]
> From: William Garrison <william.garrison1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [SCG] Late Model RH Outside Mirror
>
> I drive a Corvair every day and try to keep them stock.  I really miss
> having a right side outside rearview mirror and I know that you could get
> one stock.  The thing is, I don't think I've ever owned a Corvair with one
> and didn't see any with one at yesterday's local club meeting
(Philadelphia
> Corvair Association).  The repro mirrors don't come with a template.
>
> So, my question is, where does the mirror go?  Is is exactly the same
> distance back from the front of the door or did they move it a bit front
or
> back to make up for the fact that the driver is looking across the car to
> the mirror?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill Garrison
> Philadelphia Corvair Association.
>