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thetorch 10-03-2021 06:50 AM

Durant mirror glass replacement -- anyone use convex?
 
Replacing my desilvered Durant driver's mirror -- anyone use convex glass on the driver's side to improve the vision? The view from the 5" Durant with flat glass is almost useless.

Good idea, or would be annoying to have a fisheye primary rearview?

digitaldgp 10-03-2021 01:19 PM

I installed a convex in my 1970 911, way better than stock 5 inch.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/104489...etaken-public/

digitaldgp 10-03-2021 01:20 PM

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10448935@N04/51547979090/in/datetaken-public

thetorch 10-03-2021 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitaldgp (Post 11474625)
I installed a convex in my 1970 911, way better than stock 5 inch.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/104489...etaken-public/

Terrific. Thanks for the advice. Leaning that way myself.

Lz7w 10-03-2021 06:02 PM

where are you guys sourcing replacement glass? I called a bunch of places near me (sf bay area) and none were interested in cutting only a single piece.

thetorch 10-04-2021 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lz7w (Post 11474813)
where are you guys sourcing replacement glass? I called a bunch of places near me (sf bay area) and none were interested in cutting only a single piece.

Got some different ones off amazon that fit, with some modifications. Glass from 5" auto mirrors are pretty close. Have not finalized the fit yet though.

digitaldgp 10-04-2021 07:29 AM

Velvac 708520 Stainless Steel 5" Center Mount Convex Mirror

I used this and just removed the mirror, have to be careful, I broke the first one on attempt.
It is glued in with 2 globs of RTV silicone.

thetorch 10-04-2021 02:52 PM

Back in business. I used this convex one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029WSZE

The whole job was fairly delicate to pull off TBH, including reducing the diameter odf the mirror about 1mm all around to fit properly in the black bezel.

I do not want to go back in there and do that again anytime soon. On the plus side, the mirror is now adjustable again.

@Lz7w let me know if you want to see it in person sometime.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1633387610.jpg

911pcars 10-04-2021 04:16 PM

There may be trick to easily remove the plastic retaining ring to access the Durant glass. I found it difficult. The ring was easier to remove if the glass was already damaged.

One option is to install a small 2" convex mirrors on top of the existing mirror. That should provide an increased viewing angle to spot approaching vehicles while also having a more correct perspective of vehicle proximity.

https://www.amazon.com/LivTee-Mirror-Frameless-Convex-Adjustable/dp/B07ZFHF14Q/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=small+convex+outside +mirror+add-on&qid=1633392374&s=automotive&sr=1-20

Sherwood

Lz7w 10-05-2021 08:37 AM

thanks for the input folks. @torch, I’ll message you about taking a look.

thetorch 10-06-2021 06:06 AM

Quick update:

The mirror went from useless to very useful. The slight fishey on the convex takes a little mental adjustment, but the visibility is about 4X better.

kb912 05-05-2023 12:54 PM

Advice
 
Any tips on removing the black retaining ring from the metal frame?

thetorch 05-07-2023 05:50 AM

I think breaking out the old glass first was key for me getting the black ring out. Then you can get a grip on the far side of the black ring without marring the steel or plastic. I may have heated it a bit in hit water or heat gun. It was definitely tricky to get out as I recall.


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