Author Topic: Darrin side mirrors  (Read 865 times)

njpatera

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Darrin side mirrors
« on: December 24, 2018, 05:32:22 PM »
Let’s see some pictures of what you are using. I’m still trying to hunt down what was on the old man’s in his pictures and keep striking out. With all the different after market available back then it’s been a chore. I need to get my hands on a fender mounted HJ type.
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Terry T

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Re: Darrin side mirrors
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2018, 05:42:13 PM »
WHY?

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Re: Darrin side mirrors
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2018, 07:57:38 PM »
Exterior mirrors weren’t used on Darrins. Any pictures you see of ones mounted on a car were owner add-ons.

« Last Edit: December 25, 2018, 08:42:57 AM by joefrazer »

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Re: Darrin side mirrors
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2018, 11:43:13 PM »
Some states require outside rear view mirrors. Driving a Darrin with the top up and no outside mirrors can be dangerous. I have added a pair of windwing mirrors to my Darrin. I did not want to put mirrors on the fenders that are more than a foot away because I can see in them and I did not want to put holes in the body work that I spent so much time on. The mirrors are mounted  high on the windwing windows. Made of stainless steel and adjustable, they clamp onto the plexiglass. The mirrors are inexpensive and readily available.
« Last Edit: December 24, 2018, 11:46:57 PM by DTort96646 »

njpatera

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Re: Darrin side mirrors
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2018, 10:19:27 AM »
Ohio required them...Dad was a cop, so was a little necessary. His were on from the dealer.
« Last Edit: December 25, 2018, 10:32:04 AM by njpatera »
Regards,
Noah

'54 Darrin
'55 Victoria
'56 Victoria
-'59 Galaxie/Fairlane Convert.
'61 Falcon 2dr wagon
-'62 Galaxie 500XL Convertible

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The Nifty Fifties NE Ohio
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