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Lefthander1930 · 06-25-2021, 07:52 PM

My 31 coupe has a mirror on the top hinge drivers side. Really not working for me. What are some of the options or ideas that are being used by other coupe owners ? Pictures if possible. Thanks

mgambuzza · 06-25-2021, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lefthander1930

My 31 coupe has a mirror on the top hinge drivers side. Really not working for me. What are some of the options or ideas that are being used by other coupe owners ? Pictures if possible. Thanks

I was able to adjust mine adequately - the problem was with the passenger side. I've seen some posts for a 5" mirror - I was going to look for one and try it for the passenger side. I found it is tough trying to find an optimum angle to both see traffic on my right side, as well as seeing the fenders when I'm backing into the garage.

pbishop · 06-25-2021, 10:09 PM

I have that set-up, but have a door-post mirror on both sides and a rear view mirror as well. This set-up allows me to see back down the road 'and' to either side of my coupe. It takes a little adjusting with the door mirrors, but it works well. As we are usually traveling slower than most traffic the use of our windows is Always a necessity.

PalAl · 06-25-2021, 10:34 PM

This is a 29 Fordor, went to 5" made a big difference

PalAl · 06-25-2021, 10:35 PM

Just replaced the mirror head..........

Ruth · 06-25-2021, 10:55 PM

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Yes, 5" mirror heads. Area of a 4" mirror = 12.57 sq. in., area of a 5" mirror = 19.64 sq. in.

bruceincam · 06-26-2021, 09:38 AM

I started with the 5" mirrors and I couldn't see anything worthwhile ----- so, I went to 6" round convex mirrors. Finally can see. The problems are: the mirrors are polished stainless and "items in mirror are closer than they appear" and they aren't original equipment. But, at least I can see. Install is simple -- remove one nut and washer. Remove old mirror stem; insert new mirror stem and install one nut and washer. Area of 6" = 28.26 sq. in.

stevemclark · 06-26-2021, 10:00 AM

I found this larger rear view mirror glass was better than the original cloudy one,they have new brackets tool. https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A17704B.html . .I like these door mirrors that clamp on but not on the hinge.https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A17741U.html. Have you got a fender mount tire? https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/B17700SM.html

katy · 06-26-2021, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bruceincam

I started with the 5" mirrors and I couldn't see anything worthwhile ----- so, I went to 6" round convex mirrors. Finally can see.

Ditto

06-25-2021, 07:52 PM	#1
Lefthander1930 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Roseville Ca. Posts: 141	Mirrors for coupe My 31 coupe has a mirror on the top hinge drivers side. Really not working for me. What are some of the options or ideas that are being used by other coupe owners ? Pictures if possible. Thanks

06-25-2021, 10:09 PM	#3
pbishop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wimauma, Florida Posts: 121	Re: Mirrors for coupe I have that set-up, but have a door-post mirror on both sides and a rear view mirror as well. This set-up allows me to see back down the road 'and' to either side of my coupe. It takes a little adjusting with the door mirrors, but it works well. As we are usually traveling slower than most traffic the use of our windows is Always a necessity.

06-25-2021, 10:35 PM	#5
PalAl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orangeville Illinois Posts: 461	Re: Mirrors for coupe Just replaced the mirror head..........

06-25-2021, 10:55 PM	#6
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,336	Re: Mirrors for coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, 5" mirror heads. Area of a 4" mirror = 12.57 sq. in., area of a 5" mirror = 19.64 sq. in. __________________ Ruth "Sometimes you really DO need to read the whole thread"

06-26-2021, 09:38 AM	#7
bruceincam Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 166	Re: Mirrors for coupe I started with the 5" mirrors and I couldn't see anything worthwhile ----- so, I went to 6" round convex mirrors. Finally can see. The problems are: the mirrors are polished stainless and "items in mirror are closer than they appear" and they aren't original equipment. But, at least I can see. Install is simple -- remove one nut and washer. Remove old mirror stem; insert new mirror stem and install one nut and washer. Area of 6" = 28.26 sq. in.

06-26-2021, 10:00 AM	#8
stevemclark Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Central Shenandoah Valley,Waynesboro,Va. Posts: 93	Re: Mirrors for coupe I found this larger rear view mirror glass was better than the original cloudy one,they have new brackets tool. https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A17704B.html . .I like these door mirrors that clamp on but not on the hinge.https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A17741U.html. Have you got a fender mount tire? https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/B17700SM.html __________________ It's not the destination ,it's the journey .