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Feb 07, 2012 11:34:45
kobym

Hi,

My MGC is missing the original rear view mirror, and I'm using the older type which clips on the center rod (see attached picture). Looks OK, but too small for me.
After searching the forums, the common knowledge is that the original item is made of 24 Karat Unobtainium :S...
Any info on a source for this one? Any ideas for a solution that would not involve drilling the window frame? (I know that a clip-on could solve the size issue, but I still look for a more elegant solution).

Thanks,

Koby

Feb 07, 2012 12:03:38
tenntony

Koby,
You might want to check Holden Vintage & Classic in the UK, http://www.holden.co.uk ,to see if they might have something for you.
Tony





Feb 07, 2012 18:16:27
ron neal

Koby

Even the orig ones are not much bigger.

Ron

Feb 20, 2012 13:10:58
jseal

It is hard to find but not unobtainium. Here is one. Maybe the seller will sell it separately from the car. This is the second time the car was listed on ebay. Good luck.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-MGB-/280828482616?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4162ae9438#ht_500wt_1149

Feb 20, 2012 15:18:09
FlashGumby

Tell him you'll send a cashier's check and a bar-mirror.

Feb 20, 2012 18:09:17
4451

Koby
If you can use this, no reasonable offer will be refused. The silvering on the mirror was bad, so I removed and broke the glass. Maybe you could have a piece of mirrored glass cut and epoxy it in place. Interesting that its not tempered or laminated glass, just tape on the back. As you may know it was originally mounted w/ a plastic screw.
Paul

Feb 27, 2012 18:45:31
Swamperca

watch E-Bay. [url=http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php][/url]

Feb 27, 2012 19:01:05
OldBloke

Have you seen the roadsters mirror on Moss' new catalog?

Feb 27, 2012 21:41:53
kobym

Quote: "
watch E-Bay. [url=http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php][/url]
"


Yes, I saw the ebay listing, but a deal was allready made with Paul.

Anyway, here is the link is anyone else is interested:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130653720597?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D130653720597%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

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