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[minimissions]

I am the same when it comes to the time to fit mine, I think I am going with undertaking mirror as well just because it isnt a permanent. Think either look really nice and period though... 

[ToM 2012]

I don't think the wing mirrors were standard fitment but would have been a common option at the time. I chose not to fit any on mine but driving would be easier if I had them. If I found some new old stock period mirrors I would probably fit some.
I must say though the car is looking superb and I can confirm the stage you are at now is the most time consuming and difficult, then once the car on the road expect a few niggles until it settles down.

thanks daz I might fit some as it would set it of but fitting them getting them in line would be difficult lol cheers Tom

[ToM 2012]

If you dont want to fit wing mirrors I would highly recommend an overtaking mirror like I have fitted to mine it sits on the seam and has rubber pads between the clamps and grub screws so no damage to the body work if removed at a later date.

thanks Rhys don't you have some on the one you just sold? Did you have to drill them or holes already there ?

[ToM 2012]

I am the same when it comes to the time to fit mine, I think I am going with undertaking mirror as well just because it isnt a permanent. Think either look really nice and period though... 

be good if there was a strong magnetic type saves me drilling holes lol

[Domneon]

I have an overtaking mirror in a box somewhere that clamps to the seam

[rhys-89]

I still have my mk1 luckly I drilled mine before paint what I did with mine was lay the old wings onto the top of the newly fitted wings (before paint) masking tape and draw on the holes then I measure down from the inner wings down to make sure they were the same distance down then measured out from the inner wing down to the wheel arch to make sure both holes were equal before drilling them out. Then wing mirrors are desmo wing mirrors they definitely set of the final look of the mk1.


Mine fitted

[jpw1275]

Looks fantastic tom ...... Not long eh until your pootling about

Cheers j

[ToM 2012]

I have an overtaking mirror in a box somewhere that clamps to the seam

thanks for the offer mate but I am going to put some on the wings. How you getting on with the red mini you had and the old one in the back? Cheers Tom

[ToM 2012]

I still have my mk1 luckly I drilled mine before paint what I did with mine was lay the old wings onto the top of the newly fitted wings (before paint) masking tape and draw on the holes then I measure down from the inner wings down to make sure they were the same distance down then measured out from the inner wing down to the wheel arch to make sure both holes were equal before drilling them out. Then wing mirrors are desmo wing mirrors they definitely set of the final look of the mk1.


Mine fitted

did it not sell on eBay? Also it's going to be fun to get these in line then lol
Cheers Tom

[ToM 2012]

Looks fantastic tom ...... Not long eh until your pootling about

Cheers j

thanks jay can not wait to put the last tool down lol stand back and crack a can or two before I start the next one haha cheers Tom

[ToM 2012]

Just taken delivery from this lovely interior kit can not wait to fit it all in thanks tom

[Daz1968]

Getting near the end then now.

[CityEPete]

I can't bring myself to drill holes in the fresh wings on my '57 Minor so I have put a round period clip on one on it, does the job and being pre '60 it does not need an MOT anyway!

 

I am loving your car Tom, loving it!

[ToM 2012]

Getting near the end then now.

having a good day on it tomorrow hopefully won't be much on my list left lol

[ToM 2012]

I can't bring myself to drill holes in the fresh wings on my '57 Minor so I have put a round period clip on one on it, does the job and being pre '60 it does not need an MOT anyway!

 
I am loving your car Tom, loving it!

thats a lovely looking minor you have there Pete and ino one mistake and ile have to get the wing repainted or live with how I do it. Ile measure twice before drilling hehe and thankyou it has been an adventure this project 😀