CHROME EXTERIOR DOOR MIRRORS

tr7inc · Postby **tr7inc** » 20 Feb 2009 06:40

Hi guys just a quick question, one thing i always thought would look nice on my 7 and again its only my preference, ive always liked the american style square chrome mirrors sinilar style to those on the Gran Torino etc , my question was this i know Rimmers etc stock the Bullit style mirrors but is the anywhere that sell the square type that would fit the 7??

Many thanks and again its not to everyones taste on these cars, but i have always liked that style mirror on a classic.

Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

paul w · Postby **paul w** » 20 Feb 2009 07:14

i saw this Torino at the colchester lions show last year.The mirrors
look similar to the Tr7 ones,but painted red in this case.

See ya. Paul

tr7inc · Postby **tr7inc** » 20 Feb 2009 11:19

Cheers Paul, thats the ones, think they look smart.

Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

jclay (RIP 2018) · Postby **jclay (RIP 2018)** » 20 Feb 2009 11:42

Have you tried TEX Automotive?

http://www.texautomotive.com/classic_exterior_mirrors.html

I used to have some black ones on my 7, but they are cr@p. If anyone wants them, let me know.

The TEX convex ones are much better and have locking screws on the mirror that will lock the mirror in place. No more adjusting the mirrors each time you close the door or drive faster than 40 MPH.

jclay

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Chris Turner · Postby **Chris Turner** » 20 Feb 2009 16:15

The first black ones were originally silver/chrome sprayed satin black.

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stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 20 Feb 2009 16:27

I have the standard fitment in chrome on my car

If it's not broke don't fix it.

windy one · Postby **windy one** » 20 Feb 2009 16:28

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by paul w
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i saw this Torino at the colchester lions show last year.The mirrors
look similar to the Tr7 ones,but painted red in this case.

See ya. Paul

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Paul...someone in UK has a Starsky & Hutch torino?? Thats pretty cool. I was (and still am!) a big fan of that old show. I even had a 1976 Torino done up like the car on the show years ago.

~tr7inc, If I remember right, didnt Roadster Factory (in PA) sell Chrome replacements for the wedge?

Johnny

tr7inc · Postby **tr7inc** » 20 Feb 2009 16:38

Hi Johnny, yes you are right, i knew someone did them, Stevie youre mirrors look ace, if i know of anyone who needs them JClay i will let you know, thanks all

Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

jclay (RIP 2018) · Postby **jclay (RIP 2018)** » 20 Feb 2009 17:25

TEX sells the original ones on chrome, follow the link in my first post.

Note locking screws!

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tr7inc · Postby **tr7inc** » 20 Feb 2009 17:57

Hi Jclay, im gonnas give them a ring on Monday for prices etc, i take it they fit the same holes etc as the standard TR7 ones if thats not too daft a question, im also looking at the crome wiper blades as i originally took my wiper arms off to respray, but when i took the black off with very fine steel wool it came up lovely so i think im goona stick with that, so might invest in some chrome wiper blades to just to be a bit different.

Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

Steve-LPS-Thomas · Postby **Steve-LPS-Thomas** » 20 Feb 2009 18:02

I've suffered from FMS (Floppy Mirror Syndrome)for years.. why didn't I know this before!!!

I have the original fitment but in Chrome.. They've been utter crap, not cheap and all tarnished/pitted in no time and floppy as well. The chrome on the mounts remain perfect however. Bought them from a reputable dealer at Stonleigh a couple of years ago. Looks like new Tex mirrors for me then!

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Chris Turner · Postby **Chris Turner** » 20 Feb 2009 18:21

The Tex ones arent quite original spec as the stem is a different shape, straight on one side. They are a good replacement. The originals can be stripped down and tightened to avoid them dropping.

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tr7inc · Postby **tr7inc** » 20 Feb 2009 18:48

Hi Chris, just a quick question if i can, does the Tex mirrors fit the standard TR7 size mirror holes?

Many thanks

Steve
1979 Pre Production Prototype Inca Yellow DHC

Chris Turner · Postby **Chris Turner** » 20 Feb 2009 20:35

Yes they usually do, better to use the original bases as the new ones are plastic.
I think yoiu would be better off stripping the original mirrors down and spraying them in satin black, Ive just done a pair for our Coca Cola car.

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