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OK, for all of the purists, I realize that adding a right side mirror to my 67 coupe without power windows is blasphemy. Nonetheless, I need the mirror for backing in my garage. I would rather put a pimple on the Mona Lisa than destroy it.
I checked the archives and could not find actual instructions for installing the mirror. I will have someone hold it to the door so I can get the right position relative to the frame of the vent window so there is little or no obstruction. I am aware that the backing goes inside of the door. The door card must be removed. What I do not know is if I can get the backing in without removing the window, or if I can install it with the window up?
I put one in the right side as well. Really like having a mirror on the right side. You'll be able to reach around the window track to get to the backside of the mirror. No need to remove the side window or vent window. Like you have said, have a helper to get the mirror in the right place before making any holes. This is definitely a good example of measure twice and cut once.
OK, for all of the purists, I realize that adding a right side mirror to my 67 coupe without power windows is blasphemy. Nonetheless, I need the mirror for backing in my garage. I would rather put a pimple on the Mona Lisa than destroy it.
Just curious; what does power windows have to do with it?
Also, I back into my garage, and I have a old school method; I stick a broomstick into a cone and place it at the edge of the door. If the rear bumper touches the cone, I'll see the broomstick move, and I know I'm too close. But it never got that close. The Mona Lisa looks better with a clear complexion.
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I solved the backing up issue by buying a backup camera system from COSTCO. No hard wiring needed. Camera frame fits over your rear license plate and fits the opening. It has rechargeable batteries built into the frame. There is a USB port for charging when in the garage. It also has solar cells to maintain the battery. The screen is very good size and provides excellent back up image in color. Only issue with the inside unit is that it requires power. Comes with cigar lighter plug with more than enough wire to run the wire across to the passenger seat side of the car.
If you do install that mirror, put it in the exact same spot as on the driver's side. The view will be partly blocked by the vent frame, but not enough to be a problem.
The mirror will serve your purpose, and look like the factory did it, rather than bubba.
Just curious; what does power windows have to do with it?
Also, I back into my garage, and I have a old school method; I stick a broomstick into a cone and place it at the edge of the door. If the rear bumper touches the cone, I'll see the broomstick move, and I know I'm too close. But it never got that close. The Mona Lisa looks better with a clear complexion.
I did not know if power windows mechanism would take up more space and make it harder to install the mirror. I wanted to be as accurate as possible when describing the vehicle that I wanted assistance working on so that folks offering advice would know what the situation is and not have to ask me more questions. Just looking for clarity.
If you are alone in the process, try using a good quality two sided foam tape to set the mirror in place to see how it suits your view from the drivers seat. It is your car, do what you want with it. Jerry
If you are alone in the process, try using a good quality two sided foam tape to set the mirror in place to see how it suits your view from the drivers seat. It is your car, do what you want with it. Jerry
My ‘63 has a mirror that was added prior to my owning the car. I’m glad it’s there, and might have installed one if somebody hadn’t already done so. Mine was installed in exactly the mirror-opposite (no pun intended) place as the other side. The window channel does slightly eclipse the left edge of the mirror, but it doesn’t excessively intrude on the view. If I were installing it, I’d probably be tempted to place it slightly more astern in order to reduce the blockage, but I’d see how it looked cosmetically before grabbing the drill.
Here's what I did with the hot rod I built and my 55 chevy wagon , put a stick on convex mirror on the one you mount , they have different diameters , you won't be sorry ! I don't know if I'm going to add one to my 65 coupe .
I learned to drive without any outside mirrors.
When I started racing I got use to outside mirrors
and I liked them Bought the 66 and the first thing I
did was put a right outside mirror on. If anybody asks
I just say it was a dealer installed option.
Good luck
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