Proper Position for Right-Hand Mirror

[grizzfan]

Several years ago a forum member sold me his right-hand mirror. I purchased it purely for safety. I took it to my body shop and I believe we used the built in hole for mounting. Went in nicely and the repaint of the area was perfect. BUT, I could not adjust the mirror so I could see out of it!!! I think it is too far forward as the mounting holes were probably there for someone driving from the right seat, Brits and Aussies, for instance.

I ran across a diagram later that intended to show the right-hand mirror in a position several inches further back, compared with mounting using the factory holes. BUT, there were no measurements, just a line!

Does anyone have some help with the measurements and mounting requirements such as backplates, etc.?

Thanks,

Tom

[inaminit]

I posed a rh mirror question on a 912 forum and was told that the rh forward mirror holes are for a rh drive car, which makes sense.

[grizzfan]

You are correct. That's what I was trying to explain!! Did you find any success with your 912 in terms of placement? In other words, if you installed a mirror on the right, how far back from the front of the door is it centered?

Tom

[jpnovak]

HELP - Right Hand Side Mirror Placement - 1974 911

[inaminit]

Right now I am trying to switch the glass from a left to a rh frame. First try ended in frustration. If I get past that, I will probably use the existing holes on the right side.

[grizzfan]

jpnovak's post laid out my solution pretty well and while exact dimensions are not included, one can "eyeball" it in. My body shop is all cued in.

Thanks,

Tom

[jpnovak]

The measurements are all there. They reference the trim mounting hole.

Of course, if you are talking about a later flag mirror the actual holes will be different than the early flag or Durant mirrors. Model year would help...

[john walker's workshop]

This should get you there.