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 Posted: 01-19-2011 05:25 am
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SpeedyMitch
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 I have been researching options for replacement door mirrors. I like the black 'Baby Tornado' style mirrors but am open to other options. I would prefer a convex RH side, but it's not necessary. Here is what I have so far (for a pair):

1) Baby Tornado mirrors from DMS: $200
2) Black 'Tex' mirrors from Victoria British: $70
3) EMPI Baby Tornado knock-offs (does anybody know the correct part #, the door mirrors for VW bug / Ghia are not correct).

Any other options, thoughts, considerations, etc???
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 Posted: 02-16-2011 11:04 pm
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SpeedyMitch
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 SpeedyMitch wrote: Any other options, thoughts, considerations, etc???

I see there are some strong feeling about side view mirrors out there...

I ended up 'refurbishing' my rattling and pitted chrome mirrors with some Gorilla Glue to hold the mirror in place. I then sanded, cleaned, primed, and painted them semi-gloss black.

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 Posted: 02-16-2011 11:27 pm
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Jensen Healey
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 Hi Mitch, I like the look, especially on yellow!
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 Posted: 02-17-2011 03:03 pm
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colinw59
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 FYI on the door mirrors for our cars. They are identical to those on 74 MGBs. The only difference is the mounting plinth.
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 Posted: 02-19-2011 01:07 am
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francisg
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 Speedy Mitch,

Nice job on the mirror, i only wish i still had mine...  We must be neighbours i am in SR.

FG
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 Posted: 12-20-2018 04:30 pm
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 Mitch,

My J-H as well as my TR7 came with those original mirrors as did a lot of other '70s Brit cars. I found them to be unsatisfactory due to their very limited rear view, also I never thought they looked all that great to begin with(kinda plain vanilla).

I went with the Baby Tornados, they are a period correct upgrade and a big improvement in rearward vision. Of course back then you could get them at any auto parts store for about 12 bucks apiece.
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