Top mounted rear view mirror

[chopthebass]

Hi
I have been looking for other rear view mirror options. I don't like the dash mount one and would much prefer either one on a bar, or one thats mounted to top of screen in some way. Can anyone help?

Ian

[jrcuz]

I got mine from finnishline
JR

[pcww]

I have the ones that mount on the windscreens and find them to be very satisfactory. I did not want the fender mounts or anything obstructing my field of vision through the windshield. Recommend. I got them from the guy who actually makes them, great service, but Mark at Breeze also sells IIRC.

[chopthebass]

Thanks

[Blue MK3]

After experimenting with various combinations of mirrors, I settled on mounting the dash mounted mirror to the top of the windshield frame and a pair of side (slightly convex) mirrors like Breeze sells. Best overall visibility I've come up with. The fender-mounted mirrors are useless in my opinion.

[chopthebass]

I just found a thread on the other forum where a guy had used the FFR on the top of the screen, by making a bracket and captive nuts. Might give that a go!

[edwardb]

This is the piece many (including me) have used to mount the FF supplied mirror to the top of the windshield. He's only taking "wish list" orders, and maybe even not for this specific piece. You could email from his site to see if/when they will be available. I did that on my current build and was added to a waiting list. Several weeks later received a message saying one was available. Or you could look at the pictures and make you're own. Wouldn't be that hard to do.

http://www.darkwatercustoms.com/cart.php#!/Rear-View-Mirror-Bracket/p/474064/category=185741

[chopthebass]

Thanks Ed. That's similar to the thread I referred to, except his was a flat plate. I reckon I could make one!

[AC Bill]

It takes very little work to make a bracket yourself.

-Buy a short piece of angle aluminum, (looks like angle iron), you only need a section about 3-1/2" long.
-Round off the corners and smooth (or round off), the edges so they are no longer sharp.
- Use the base of the FFR supplied mirror, to mark two holes to be drilled on one half of the angled piece.
-Drill the holes, and using two appropriate size, and length bevel headed machine screws and chrome acorn nuts, attach the mirror to it. I do this now, so when I hold it up to the windshield frame, I can see if where I need to drill the next two holes, (used to hold the bracket to the windshield frame) need to be. You want to position it in such a way as to prevent the nuts holding the mirror to the bracket from contacting the glass. You can always bend the bracket slightly, to ensure clearance if it looks as if this could be an issue.
-Holding the piece up to the top of the center of the windshield frame, where the small gap is, and mark the bracket for two holes, on a spot on either side of that gap.
-Remove the mirror, so you can now drill the two holes.
-You can countersink the holes if you want to use bevel headed screws for a flush look. Alternatively, button head screws can be used instead, in which case you don't need to countersink the holes. I would advise using stainless screws. You can usually find nice polished ones if you shop around.
-Now using the proper size/thread nuts for the screws, file or grind the edges of them, so they can fit in through the small windshield frame gap, and then be slid along the small channel in the frame. One on either side of the gap.
-Reattach the mirror to the bracket, then hold it up and insert the top screws, into the nuts inserted in the windshield frame. Adjust the nuts as needed so they line up evenly on either side of the windshield frame gap. As you tighten the screws, the nuts sandwich the bracket to the frame. A touch of Lock-tite, or clear nail polish dabbed on the screw threads beforehand, will help insure they won't come loose.

I polished the bracket before installing, and sprayed it with a clear coat.
This close up pic of the bracket, is from another builder, where I first learned of the the idea.

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PS- For new builders...that groove all along the top of the windshield frame, looks better with a section of black rubber vacuum line hose tucked in to it. Other than where the mirror mounts of course..lol..Just thought I'd mention it.

[chopthebass]

Thats awesome. Thanks Bill. I reckon I could make that.

[MPTech]

chopthebass if you're interested, I fabricated a bracket about 3 years ago and I removed it earlier this year to switch to a center post mount (replaced my windshield with lexan and installed a center-post and dash bracket to make the installation more rigid).
I'm selling the top windshield bracket, all mounting hardware, mirror, and mirror bracket (slightly modified to allow mirror to hug the windshield better adjustability).
How about $22 shipped in continental US (figuring $15 + $7 shipping)
Made my own rear-view mirror mount (http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/305225-made-my-own-rear-view-mirror-mount.html)

[wareaglescott]

chopthebass if you're interested, I fabricated a bracket about 3 years ago and I removed it earlier this year to switch to a center post mount (replaced my windshield with lexan and installed a center-post and dash bracket to make the installation more rigid).
I'm selling the top windshield bracket, all mounting hardware, mirror, and mirror bracket (slightly modified to allow mirror to hug the windshield better adjustability).
How about $22 shipped in continental US (figuring $15 + $7 shipping)
Made my own rear-view mirror mount (http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/305225-made-my-own-rear-view-mirror-mount.html)

I'd be interested if chopthebass isn't

[chopthebass]

MPT I have some perfect aluminum to make a bracket, but thanks for the offer.

[MPTech]

NP Ian, just wanted to throw that out there. I understand completely, I like these kinds of projects. Feel free to copy from my post if it help. I liked using the countersunk hex head screws, really gives it a more finished look, in my opinion.