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General Category => Darrin Forum => Topic started by: ipledge on August 25, 2019, 06:35:55 PM

Title: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ipledge on August 25, 2019, 06:35:55 PM

I am looking into reproducing the Darrin Rear View Mirror.  I need to measure and photo an uninstalled mirror.  My shop is in O'Fallon, IL near St. Louis, MO.  Looking for a source within a reasonable distance.  I am restoring #420 which can be seen on my web site: www.ancientgreasegarage.com  Any help is greatly appreciated. 

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: joefrazer on August 25, 2019, 08:58:29 PM

Not sure I can help with the mirror - too far away - but I did want to thank you for the seat belt mount pictures on your website. I want to add belts to my car (183) but didn't have good pictures of the mount so that I could have some fabricated.

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: darrin502 on August 25, 2019, 09:18:49 PM

I will send some pictures of the mirror with some dimensions.
I will also send pictures and dimensions for the seat belt brackets.
Check tomorrow.
Lee

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ipledge on August 26, 2019, 10:05:42 AM

Thanks

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ipledge on August 26, 2019, 10:12:21 AM

Joe and Darrin502...I sent some drawings, measurements and pictures of the seat belts and brackets to Bill Morgan last year.  I believe he made a set for a Darrin that was shown in TN meet last year. 

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: darrin502 on August 26, 2019, 10:25:44 AM

Here are the pictures and dimensions for the mirror and the seat belt bracket. Hope they help.
I will have to do 2 reply's to get all the pictures in.
Lee

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: darrin502 on August 26, 2019, 10:28:54 AM

Reply #2 Mirror
Seat Belt Bracket is 1/4".
Lee

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: darrin502 on August 26, 2019, 10:32:51 AM

Forgot to mention the original mirror is shaded glass.
I do not think the original seat belt brackets were Chrome.
Lee

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ipledge on August 26, 2019, 11:03:02 AM

My seat belt brackets were not chromed.  Jack

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ipledge on August 26, 2019, 11:09:19 AM

Drawing of seat belt bracket.

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: pjkaiser on August 26, 2019, 11:50:38 AM

This is the first time I've seen a Kaiser Safety Belt Buckle!!   

Has any one made any??

Are there any available??

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: darrin502 on August 26, 2019, 12:12:58 PM

Thanks for the drawing much better then my picture.
The seat belt buckle is interesting, I have never seen one. It might have been easier to have a K monogrammed by someone who does this on metal.
Lee 

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ipledge on September 01, 2019, 10:47:12 AM

darrin502....thanks so much for the pictures and measurements of the mirror.  I am making a die to press the mirror body.  Would it be possible to take a picture from the side of the mirror so the I can determine how deep the form on the back of the mirror is, and a close up of the edge of the mirror so that i can get a better view of the edge detail?  Any other details you view as important are greatly appreciated. 

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ipledge on September 01, 2019, 11:13:57 AM

darrin502...I forgot.  Is the mirror stainless steel of chromed steel?

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: darrin502 on September 02, 2019, 08:25:49 PM

It is SS I may have one I can send to you just give me your address.
When your done just send it back.
Lee

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ipledge on December 15, 2019, 08:04:33 PM

Just to bring this back full circle, seven Darrin rear view mirrors were reproduced thanks to the Club members and Darrin owners. 

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: bmcnut on December 26, 2020, 01:50:51 PM

Any chance that a mirror is still available to purchase.

Ed

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ipledge on January 07, 2021, 10:09:48 AM

Ed,

I'll look through the mirror parts I had left over from the run and see if I can assemble another one for you.

Jack

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: ghausgen on March 11, 2021, 09:19:10 AM

On the back side of my rear view mirror...it is painted body color.  Were some chrome plated?

Title: Re: Darrin Rear View Mirror
Post by: Terry T on March 13, 2021, 09:47:38 AM

all chrome