<VV> An Early Repro Mirror, Hurrah!!

[J R Read_HML]

Mike..

Have a helper to hold the mirror (use some wide masking tape on the body) 
while you sit in the driver seat.  There ARE templates "somewhere" that tell 
you where the mirror is supposed to be.  But, keep in mind that many were 
dealer install, so close was sometimes good enough.  You need it to be right 
for you.

Once you like the position, check to be sure the vent window and mirror do 
not collide with one another.  Draw a rough outline on the tape of the 
mirror base and then figure out where the mounting bracket will need to be. 
There are slots in the brackets - so you've got some forgiveness available 
there.  Mark your holes on the tape.  Drill through the tape.  It will help 
prevent the end of the bit from "walking" across your paint job.

PS... maybe the template comes with the mirror?  Can't say for certain.

Later, JR

CCE and CORSA member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater 500 Coupe "icemobile" 4/140 (50%)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Jacobi" <mvjacobi at comcast.net>
To: "virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 4:00 PM
Subject: <VV> An Early Repro Mirror, Hurrah!!


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> -- 
>
> Thanks so much gang for the leads and the advice.  I'll most likely have 
> the
> exact mirror I need in a week or so.  Then I gotta work up the courage to
> drill those holes in the paint and metal...shudder
>
>
> Mike Jacobi
> Michigan  Where it all began
>