Jeff, (and list members) thought this might be of interest to you
since you have a Mk III, as I do. Sometime ago I ordered a replacement rear
view mirror from TRF for a Mk III (my original was half 'de-silvered' and
difficult to see out of). When it arrived it was obviously for a Mk IV /
1500. It was a catalog misprint. Got busy elsewhere and never sent it
back. Now, since I am getting out on the road more often, the mirror is an
issue. I took the Mk III mirror apart and removed the glass (very strait
forward, almost too simple); took it to a mirror shop and they are in the
process of cutting a new one ($6). the original is 3/32" thick and the new
one will be 1/8" thick. I don't think this will pose a problem that can't
be overcome.
Now for the safety part. The 1500 mirror is a nice one. Wider than
the Mk III and with a day/night switch. I decided to create the option to
use either one. I took a small piece of wood moulding; about 1-1/2"x 2" x
5/16". Drilled two holes in it to attach it to the windscreen with the
original screws. Then fastened the 1500 mirror to the piece of wood. I had
to drill a recess into the wood to accommodate a 'bump' on the 1500 mirror
mounting plate. I will radius the edges and paint it black. It is quite
unobtrusive and looks like it will be a 'factory' job. This way, I can
simply remove a few screws and I'm back to an original look, if I'm so
inclined. Or leave it in.
The wood 'adapter' is really a must, though, due to the
configuration of the 1500 mirror; it needs a little more clearance from the
windscreen glass.
Sorry for long post, just an FYI.....
|