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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - Side Mirror Suggestions

Does anyone have a suggestions on after-market mirrors that look particularly good or appropriate for the B?

I would like to go away from the original flag style and the bullet or raydot style; although, I do like the classic style. For a more modern look, I like the oval shape on the new Minis, but they look way to big for the B.

Just interested in what you've done and any suggested suppliers.

Any particulars on mounting would be appreciated too.

Thanks!

John
John Wells

Would suggest that whatever shape you chose, that you put a plate inside the door to bolt through, as this strengthens this area considerably and helps stop the dreaded panel split which can occur under the rear of the quarterlight.
Its usually caused by badly fitted quarterlights pressing on the panel at this point.

Mike
Michael barnfather

I had my welder put a metal bar about 1/4" thick and roughly 1" x 2" inside the door right at the edge where the crack would start. No more crack of doom in my car!

Anyway, I went to my local auto parts store and found some rectangular black "eurospec" mirrors. Cheap in quality, but effective, and easy to replace. Instead of using their self tapping screws, I got some machine screws and drilled the holes, and put some lock washers and nuts on the inside.

Low cost yet effective. Gotta love that!
Justin
Justin

I brazed a 3/16 wire into the bend at the top of the door. Should cure the crack. For mirrors I like the ones that came on my '71, which has the spring loaded arm. At night it is a simple matter to swing the mirror down for bright lights behind, and when swung back up it locks back into it's original position. Repro units are available through Moss, but check the quality of the mirror itself closely. The one I bought was warped.

Jim
Jim Blackwood

I used the bullet-shaped mirrors off of a late '70's Pontiac Grand Prix/Buick Cutlass. Cable remote, painted body colour. Got them at a local salvage yard.

rick ingram
1974.5 MGB/GT V8 conversion
rick ingram

Nice to see everyone else is working as hard as me today. =)

Justin
Justin

Hey...I resemble that remark! rki
rick ingram

Evan put some on his car which are different, but look good. His site is
http://rebornco.com/mgbv8/newmgbv8.htm
Jake

I found Miata mirrors for cheap in a junk yard. The give a nice aerodinamic look.
Bob Fish

Jake-

What is the origin of Evan's mirrors?
Jim Stuart


On my '71 I used the later MGB mirrors (which came with flat black paint), but I painted them British Racing Green to match the rest of the car.
Curtis

Hey Jim
The mirrors on my car were intended for a Seadoo. I bought them at a local auto parts store in Shelby. Tomorrow I will get the part number and brand for you. They cost $25 each and come in either White or black and both are pintable. I modified the stem buy grinding it to a 45 degree angle to fit to the door. They have convex mirrors.

Part numbers to Come.....
www.rebornco.com
Evan

Evan-

Is that a V8 Seadoo? You must have some interesting auto parts stores where you live. Around here, the only mirrors in the parts houses are for trucks & RV's.

Thanks for the info.

Jim
Jim Stuart

Here is the info on my mirrors:

Made buy CIPA and are called PWC Sport II mirrors
part# CIPA 11160 for black, 111161 for white
These mirrors are sold separately for $25 each
CIPA's customer service number:
800-872-2472
customerservice@cipausa.com

If you can't get help from the company, I can have a pair sent to you.
Here is a better photo of the mirror on my car:
http://www.rebornco.com/mgbv8/body/mirror.jpg
http://www.rebornco.com/mgbv8/body/mgbv83.jpg
Evan

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