rear view mirror

jeeptj1 · Post by **jeeptj1** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:20 pm

I find myself really wanting to install the rear view mirror on the windshield frame but dont know exactly where to mount it. do you have to drill thru the frame under the hood loop? I dont think it was stock anyhow but I sure miss one. thanks john jr

Cacti_Ken · Post by **Cacti_Ken** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:19 pm

I cut a piece of sheet metal strong enough to support the mirror and placed it under the footman loop and screwed both back onto the windshield.
made the hole in the piece of metal for the mirror screw below the footman loop so you can get the tie down strap in it when laying the windshield down for transport.

jeeptj1 · Post by **jeeptj1** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 2:49 am

ken, thanks for the info. did you actually drill the holes under the loop all the way thru. thanks john jr

chuck · Post by **chuck** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:12 am

Morning Ken,
Make sure the mirror is low enough so you can see through the back window when the top is on.
Chuck

chuck · Post by **chuck** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:15 am

Sorry ,
jeeptj1
Chuck

Cacti_Ken · Post by **Cacti_Ken** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:05 am

The mirror I had on hand had the stem bolt off set from center which made it easier to mount. I just had to position it so it would not touch the canvas and be low enough below the footman loop to get the strap in it.
see a photo in my gallery on the last page.
Ken

jeeptj1 · Post by **jeeptj1** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:27 am

ken, thanks i was going to just drill acouple of holes lower than the loop and bolt it on. john jr

Cacti_Ken · Post by **Cacti_Ken** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:11 am

yeah, It all depends on the type of mirror you have as to how it will work out.