I have a BJ8 and I have one of those portable side view mirrows that
attaches to the side view window post. It just clamps onto the post--no
bolting. I believe I got it from Moss. I kinda like it and IMO it looks
good mounted there. Only problem, the window won't roll up past the
mounting as the anti-rattle insert bumps up against it as the window is
rolled up.
tom
> [Original Message]
> From: <MBran89793@aol.com>
> To: <dnewton@nappco.com>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 5/24/05 9:30:32 PM
> Subject: Re: Rear View Mirrors for '65 BJ8
>
> Well over six years ago I had Paul Tsikuris of TSIKURIS Classics mount
an
> MGB interior mirror (165-115) to the upper windshield frame. Upon my
suggestion
> he used the bracket for the center rod (472-415) used on the MGB
windshield
> which was affixed using Wurth black weatherstrip adhesive. The bracket
has
> the screw holes to which the mirror is mounted using two screws
(323-080). The
> screws merely screw into the bracket. (The numbers are all from Moss
Mtrs.
> MGB catalog.)
> If you decide to use this installation be sure that you mark the center
of
> the upper windshield frame. Then with the hood (top) up position the
bracket
> so it will not interfere with the hood front bar when attached. Clean
the area
> where the bracket will be affixed and the bracket surface too. After
these
> have dried sufficiently then coat each with the Wurth black weatherstrip
> adhesive. Let the adhesive become tacky before firmly pressing the
bracket onto
> the windshield frame. You should let this set up for about 24 hours
before
> attaching the mirror.
> So far mine has been attached for at least six years without having to
> reattach it. It surely makes a difference in being able to see over the
boot when
> the hood is down.
>
>
> Marion S. Brantley, Jr.
> 727/867-7129
> Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club
> Membership Chairman
> _http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=tbahc_
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