kob666e Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I am looking for an alternative to Tex mirrors. I inherited a pair of gleaming rectangular Tex mirrors with my TR4A and after 18 months of dedicated work I lovingly fitted them, they looked and worked, as well as a mirror can, wonderfully. Within two months, about the time it takes the plastic plinths on these mirrors to perish, the near side mirror came loose and soon ended up buried a bush! Just a few days ago the off side mirror followed suit, when I met a truck travelling at the same speed as myself, it left the vehicle in what can only be described as a hurry, went into orbit and ended up on the verge amazingly in one peice but a bit scared. And yes the plinth was brittle with age (12 months!), cracked and unable to competently do the job it was intended for. I know our roads (Ireland) are a bit rougher than the Tex test track but I cannot keep replacing the mirrors at this rate. Are there any other make of mirror that will fit the same holes as the Tex? Or should I put in a standing order for new mirrors?!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robgeev Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 (edited) I Just a few days ago the off side mirror followed suit, when I met a truck travelling at the same speed as myself, it left the vehicle in what can only be described as a hurry, went into orbit and ended up on the verge amazingly in one piece but a bit scared. Priceless. Rob. Edited April 21, 2007 by robgeev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kob666e Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Just a few days ago the off side mirror followed suit, when I met a truck travelling at the same speed as myself, it left the vehicle in what can only be described as a hurry, went into orbit and ended up on the verge amazingly in one piece but a bit scared. Priceless. Rob. Sorry about the typo, I meant scarred, although it probably was scared ****less!! Justin.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian richardson Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Justin, Take a look at Holden Vintage and Classic supplies, they might have what you are looking for. http://www.holden.co.uk/viewproducts.asp?s...52&pageno=2 They do a very nice, period looking, round mirror and a choice of mirror arms, straight , curved, long,short to suit. Choice of mirror, flat or convex. No plastic parts to perish and go brittle in the sunshine. Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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