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rear view mirror
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:20 pm
by jeeptj1
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
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:19 pm
by Cacti_Ken
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 2:49 am
by jeeptj1
ken, thanks for the info. did you actually drill the holes under the loop all the way thru. thanks john jr
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:12 am
by chuck
Morning Ken,
Make sure the mirror is low enough so you can see through the back window when the top is on.
Chuck
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:15 am
by chuck
Sorry ,
jeeptj1
Chuck
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:05 am
by Cacti_Ken
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
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:27 am
by jeeptj1
ken, thanks i was going to just drill acouple of holes lower than the loop and bolt it on. john jr
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:11 am
by Cacti_Ken
yeah, It all depends on the type of mirror you have as to how it will work out.