spillman Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hello TRoopers! I am getting to grips now with my new acquisition! Loving every minute of course!! I would like to fit wing mirrors. Is there a "proper" design for these, and where is the best place to fit them? i have seen racing types fitted to front of wings, flat plate types fitted to windscreen. I guess I may have answered my own question, and I am expecting as many different answers as I get replies!! However advice much appreciated. Secondly rocker cover. Mine has the oil filler at the rear, I have seen many pics with it at the front? Is either acceptable? I can't see why not? Once again I would love to hear from. you afficionados! Cheers. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hello John, First, wecome to this fine forum! And great to see that you're into TRs as well. (Pics are highly appreciated. Just start a Photobucket account and use that for uploading pics. That way you can upload as many as you like and you don't have to take the limited forum space in account. Wing mirrors are period correct, but I've found them annoying: when walking along my car in my narrow spaced garage, I always knocked the mirrors out of position. And when working under the bonnet, these wing mirrors are always in your way. Better try to figure out how to install them on the stem of the window. I'm more than happy to send you some pics for inspiration. Re the rocker cover: both are used by Triumph. It has to do with you chassis#. Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Graham Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Welcome John. I agree with Menno on the wing mirrors and how often they get bumped. But, I really like them (and find them useful) and they just seem to look "right" on the car. Cheers, Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 You may well find that with a rear fill rocker cover that its fitted with a TR4 or 4a engine, check its engine number to be sure. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have period Tex straight arm wing mirrors fitted. These are spring loaded and will realign if accidentally bumped. Also, as in Menno's case if you have restricted width in your garage Tex mirrors can be turned inwards at 90 degrees. This type of mirror should be fitted in line with the centre of the front wheels. In my opinion 'racing' mirrors do not look right on a sidescreen car. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 ......................In my opinion 'racing' mirrors do not look right on a sidescreen car. Beg to differ Tom, the first photo is TuRK fitted with period mazak racing mirrors in 1968, the second taken in 2014 - timeless: Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy l Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Hi John, I prefer the mirror fitted to the stanchion, I have used this fitted with just one slightly longer than standard stanchion screw for many years and it hasn't moved, wing mirrors IMHO spoil the wing line. Just make sure there is enough clearance to open the door with the sidescreen in place. Cheers Bill. Edited February 14, 2015 by billy l Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnhodges Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi John, I agree, they are useless on the wing, too far away. [/url]">http://http://s1250.photobucket.com/user/johnhodges/media/TR3A%20439%20YUC/P1020933_zps6b240a70.jpg.html'> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi John, I agree, they are useless on the wing, too far away. Then you need to go to Specsavers John................ Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Okay, here we go: a number of pics with mirrors... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 How far can a fixed wing mirror project beyond the bodywork before it is illegal? AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Another option. (I have since used a slightly larger dia mirror on the same support - now gives very good vision even when Sidescreen is on. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 or the highly adjustable & wide angle Desmo type Quote Link to post Share on other sites
derekh Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 John, If you do decide on wing mirrors, be careful with their placement. The sight-line to the passenger side mirror can be blocked by the interior mirror. Don't ask me how I know. Derek. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnhodges Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 And passenger side wing mirrors even more useless than drivers side, Specsavers Specs or not, Andrew Stanchion mounted ones work best, although passenger one might need longer arm to get it higher, not further out. I don't think they stick out any further than modern ones when folded, can't see plod making a case out of it either way Alan. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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