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torqbel · 03-20-2008, 07:25 AM

G,day just wondering if there is a correct position for the passenger side mirror ,having a left hand drive car and driving on the left side of the road at times ive needed to check before pulling out, any info much appreciated
cheers David

classichevy · 03-20-2008, 08:46 AM

In my opinion, I wouldn't use the templates included with the mirrors. Sit in you car in your natural driving position and have someone hold the mirror up to the door and position it so you can see out of it well without leaning/twisting, making sure you have clearance for the vent window to open. Gene Smith makes the best mirrors and seem to adjust farther and much easier than the other brands.

Jalapeno · 03-20-2008, 10:13 AM

Classichevy is right on the money. If you use the factory template the post between the vent and the window will obstruct your view.

henrys57wagon · 03-20-2008, 03:42 PM

I installed the mirrors and as said I positioned them to suit me, have not had the car out yet to be sure but I am hoping we put them on in the best place. Just be sure that where ever you put them they don't interfere with the wing window, good day, Henry.

torqbel · 03-21-2008, 01:27 AM

Thanks guys you were right i sat in the car and had the wife position them were they sat right and looked right and could still open the wing windows
cheers and happy easter
David

classichevy · 03-21-2008, 09:50 AM

David, it's great to hear of a happy ending to the mirror placement issue.

I wish everyone a great Easter weekend as well as a safe one.

03-20-2008, 07:25 AM	#1
torqbel Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Jul 2007 torqbel's Garage Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 446 Member #3129	passenger side mirror location G,day just wondering if there is a correct position for the passenger side mirror ,having a left hand drive car and driving on the left side of the road at times ive needed to check before pulling out, any info much appreciated cheers David __________________ cheers David 1957 chevy belair 1964 eh holden ute 1948 bedford truck

03-20-2008, 08:46 AM	#2
classichevy Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Mar 2007 classichevy's Garage Location: Anderson,In. Posts: 301 Member #2197	O.S.Mirror In my opinion, I wouldn't use the templates included with the mirrors. Sit in you car in your natural driving position and have someone hold the mirror up to the door and position it so you can see out of it well without leaning/twisting, making sure you have clearance for the vent window to open. Gene Smith makes the best mirrors and seem to adjust farther and much easier than the other brands.

03-20-2008, 10:13 AM	#3
Jalapeno Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Nov 2007 Jalapeno's Garage Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,317 Member #4149	Classichevy is right on the money. If you use the factory template the post between the vent and the window will obstruct your view. __________________ Jalapeno

03-20-2008, 03:42 PM	#4
henrys57wagon Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Feb 2007 henrys57wagon's Garage Location: Woodlawn, On. Canada Posts: 1,781 Member #2131	I installed the mirrors and as said I positioned them to suit me, have not had the car out yet to be sure but I am hoping we put them on in the best place. Just be sure that where ever you put them they don't interfere with the wing window, good day, Henry. __________________ 57 wagon 408"BB with 14' Bonair travel trailer,71 Nova 355"SB, 51/53 HenryJ Corsair's, 07 2500HD with 26.5 Prowler 5th wheel travel trailer, 09 Impala LT, CDN coordinator for ChevyTalk.org, http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...wagon&x=14&y=6

03-21-2008, 01:27 AM	#5
torqbel Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Jul 2007 torqbel's Garage Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 446 Member #3129	Thanks guys you were right i sat in the car and had the wife position them were they sat right and looked right and could still open the wing windows cheers and happy easter David __________________ cheers David 1957 chevy belair 1964 eh holden ute 1948 bedford truck

03-21-2008, 09:50 AM	#6
classichevy Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Mar 2007 classichevy's Garage Location: Anderson,In. Posts: 301 Member #2197	David, it's great to hear of a happy ending to the mirror placement issue. I wish everyone a great Easter weekend as well as a safe one.

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