[DeTomaso] Question about installing Dodge Colt mirrors on #2163

[Dave McManus]

Ed,
I agree 100% with Scott Mead's assessment. The Omni mirrors were on the car when purchased. I purchased Vitaloni mirrors (forget the model) & mounted on the doors. Eliminated the blind area. 
See attachments.

IndyDave

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Mead Photography [mailto:scott at scottmeadphotography.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 5:48 PM
To: 'Ed Lyerly'; detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Question about installing Dodge Colt mirrors on #2163

Ed --

I found it's easiest to use the stock Omni mounting plate (glue it to the glass with 3M Panel Bonding Epoxy). There's no way to get around the 1/16"
gap, unless you fill that with black RTV.

If your goal is to have better rearward vision, these mirrors are not the way to go -- you'll have less of a rearward view (especially with a shorter outboard adjustment to see oncoming traffic) than the stock Pinto mirrors.
The Omni mirrors look great on the car, but are worthless when it comes to save rearward vision.

There are several other options available from Full Throttle Panteras/Wilkinson/etc. with much greater range of rearward vision. I recently opted for a set of Wilkinson's mirrors, and I haven't had a highway patrol officer sneak up on me yet!

Thanks,

Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Ed Lyerly
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 10:53 AM
To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Question about installing Dodge Colt mirrors on #2163

When I purchased #2163 she had a set of aftermarket mirrors attached with adhesive directly to the non-functioning vent window glass.

I did not like them and since the original mirror mounting holes were still in the door, I removed them and purchased an original mirror for

the drivers door.  I thought I would see how that looked and perhaps add a second original side mirror to the passenger door.

I don't know if it is just me being 6'3" .. but the original mirror in the stock location was practically useless, plus it didn't look that good

(to me) anyway.

 

I recently saw a picture of a Pantera that I understand has a set of
1979-1983 Dodge Colt mirrors.  I liked the looks so I've been scrounging for a set.

Today I found one for the drivers side at a salvage yard.  After bringing it home and placing it in the approximate location against the vent window glass 

I'm a little confused about how to attach it.  On the Dodge Colt donor car there was a bracket that attached to the door (could be glued to the vent glass 

in my case) and the mirror and case just snapped in place and was locked there by a screw on the bottom side.

The issue is .. if I do it that way there will be a gap of approximately 1/16" plus the chrome edge of the attachment bracket that shows at the top.

My thinking is to just eliminate the bracket and smooth the backside of the mirror housing where it meets the vent glass, Then use adhesive to attach it directly.  

Could someone who has done this mirror conversion suggest the best approach ?  I've attached a couple of photos.

 

Thanks,

Ed

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