captden29 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Posted October 12, 2019 I went to the trouble of taking pictures of 2 swan neck mirrors that a fellow member might want. I posted on the regular forum as that is where his post was asking about mirrors. I should have put this on the classified but it was not really something I was trying to sell. I did ask a price but a very cheap one to help him out and get them out of my garage. I was just trying to locate him an the site, but I was deleted. I will not try to help out again.i just needed to know who he was. lesson learned. capt den 1 Quote
dr47 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 yup that was my post i still can't figure out why they deleted the post i wasn't asking to buy or sell ,just some info. Quote
Los_Control Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 Really easy fix just send a pm and communicate in private. Nothing to get upset over Quote
dr47 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Posted October 16, 2019 yup that was my post i still can't figure out why they deleted the post i wasn't asking to buy or sell ,just some info. well i still like to know whats the big deal about asking for advice on exterior mirrors ,people are on here all the time asking for advice, 1 Quote
neil and ethan Posted October 22, 2019 Report Posted October 22, 2019 Actually , I have a mirror question 48 d24 4 door. I can not stand . No side mirrors. Any tips on the style to use. What you like and what you dont Quote
Cannuck Posted October 22, 2019 Report Posted October 22, 2019 Well my 48 original mirror was rectangular it had a red reflector on the back of it. couldn't find any similar. I now have two chrome clip on mirrors ,it took a while to get the mirrors adjusted properly but I am happy with them. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) On my 47 Plymouth, I just found a used door mount mirror I liked at a swap meet. Not exactly an original looking mirror, but it suits me. I wanted one that stands out from the side of the car far enough to see around the "bulge" in the body. Only wanted one mirror, not a pair. There are many options for mirrors. Edited October 22, 2019 by BobT-47P15 Quote
Andydodge Posted October 22, 2019 Report Posted October 22, 2019 I made this mirror from the top of an old mirror I had and some 3/8th round steel rod, welded it together & had it chromed and its worked for the past 40 years.......andyd Quote
pflaming Posted October 22, 2019 Report Posted October 22, 2019 Nice, will do the same for my truck. The 53 Plymouth has hidden hinges. Quote
Robin (UK) Posted October 22, 2019 Report Posted October 22, 2019 So-Cal swan necks on my P15... 1 Quote
Sniper Posted October 22, 2019 Report Posted October 22, 2019 Nice mirrors Robin, I just bought a set for my 51 based on how yours look. 1 Quote
greg g Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 Most folks use clip on door edge mirrors that attach with set screws. But most have arms that are too short to be seen when mounted on the passenger side. Seems like you need six inch as opposed to the four inch most commonly available. Quote
_shel_ny Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 Had the clip on that used the set screw on my D-24 mounted just above the trim. Some mount them up high. Quote
neil and ethan Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 that looks ok , like your position , looks better than high I think, do you have a passenger one too. Quote
Robin (UK) Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 7 hours ago, greg g said: Most folks use clip on door edge mirrors that attach with set screws. But most have arms that are too short to be seen when mounted on the passenger side. Seems like you need six inch as opposed to the four inch most commonly available. I fitted a 4" stick-on convex mirror on the passenger side, to increase the viewing angle. There's a huge blind spot in the convertible when the top's up (which is most of the time in the UK!) and, to make it harder, we drive on the 'wrong' side, so a good view in the passenger side mirror is essential! Quote
DonaldSmith Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 For the right side mirror, I fabricated a clip to fit over the top of the window frame. Since the photo, I painted the clip to match the frame. Not elegant, but it works, and it doesn't interfere with the vent window. . Quote
_shel_ny Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, neil and ethan said: that looks ok , like your position , looks better than high I think, do you have a passenger one too. At the time of the photo, there was only a driver's side. I do not think that I had one on the passenger side, because as others have posted, this style of mirror mounted at that position is hard to use. My driving was limited, so this mirror along with a swapped out interior mirror worked well for my needs. Did not see a need to add the other mirror just to balance out the look. I did not prefer the high mounting. Functional up high on both sides, but just looked out of place to me. The interior mirror swap from a later Dodge. Do not have a photo of the view with the stock mirror, but the replacement gave me a nice field of view out the back window. Edited October 23, 2019 by _shel_ny reposition text Quote
mlozier76 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 I'd like to find the trim mounted mirrors for my 48. I saw them on a Hemmings featured car once. Been looking, but come up short. Long term goal anyways. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, mlozier76 said: I'd like to find the trim mounted mirrors for my 48. I saw them on a Hemmings featured car once. Been looking, but come up short. Long term goal anyways. get your piggy bank and start emptying you wallet into it...spare change just not going to cut it.....you may wish to BOLO for spare cowl trim and make your own setup with later swan necks and a hidden plinth. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 23, 2019 Report Posted October 23, 2019 Those swan neck mirrors are $1700.00...very nice repro's... I installed a set for.a customer on his 1948 NewYorker 3 pass cpe. Quote
Dodgeed Posted October 24, 2019 Report Posted October 24, 2019 15 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said: Those swan neck mirrors are $1700.00...very nice repro's... I installed a set for.a customer on his 1948 NewYorker 3 pass cpe. I'm flabbergasted. $1,700.00. Just amazing!? Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 24, 2019 Report Posted October 24, 2019 But that's the price for two!? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 24, 2019 Report Posted October 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, Dodgeb4ya said: But that's the price for two!? That's refreshing...makes all the difference in the world......and Pay to Play keep on a rising..... Quote
Robin (UK) Posted October 24, 2019 Report Posted October 24, 2019 23 hours ago, mlozier76 said: I'd like to find the trim mounted mirrors for my 48. I saw them on a Hemmings featured car once. Been looking, but come up short. Long term goal anyways. Look out for a PM Quote
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