You mean-that's a "day/night" switch? ;-) It functions? You're kidding!
(Hahaha!)
Anyway, I recently put the rearview mirror back on the car for the first
time since June! (I did it to impress a date.) I never really missed
it-especially at night when the suvs and trucks shine their bright lights
into it and blind me. I learned from driving in Europe to look around more
than to rely on the mirror. I only really notice it when someone's stolen it
and it;s gone!
Anyway...
Laura
Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
----- Original Message -----
From: Banbury, Terrence <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
To: 'Jeff McNeal' <jmcneal@ohms.com>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 7:06 AM
Subject: RE: Rear view mirror/Safety
>
> 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.....
>
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