Darrin Rear View Mirror

[ipledge]

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. 

[joefrazer]

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.

[darrin502]

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

[ipledge]

Thanks

[ipledge]

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. 

[darrin502]

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

[darrin502]

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

[darrin502]

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

[ipledge]

My seat belt brackets were not chromed.  Jack

[ipledge]

Drawing of seat belt bracket.

[pjkaiser]

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

Has any one made any??

Are there any available??

[darrin502]

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 

[ipledge]

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. 

[ipledge]

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

[darrin502]

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