passenger side mirror placement

[Butch C]

Im adding a passenger side mirror to my 1966 charger,
Adding the later style to match drivers ,
can any one provide measurement, from front edge of door to front of mirror base
pictures would be great
thanks for all the help

 

[Ray70Chrg]

Hey Butch, I did my '70 charger just before it went into body work/paint and the left mirror was off. All I did was carefully measure where the screw holes were used those dimensions on the right side. If you have remote control on the left side you don't have to worry about that on the other side. I was very disappointed with the function of the right mirror because mirrors were so small back then. I still have to glance back to the right side because I don't trust what I'm seeing in that mirror. However I do like the style of having both mirrors. Good luck with yours. Be sure when you use those measurements that the right vent window back edge isn't in your line of sight from your driving position.

 

[ODZKing]

You are correct in asking for placement because on first gen's, it is different because of the vent window.
I will be in the garage later today and get a measurement for you ... unless someone gets to it before me.
Sit tight.

 

[Butch C]

You are correct in asking for placement because on first gen's, it is different because of the vent window.
I will be in the garage later today and get a measurement for you ... unless someone gets to it before me.
Sit tight.

Thank you. Yes car is at paint shop without wing window in the door,
Thank you for your help

 

[Maxrat]

Im adding a passenger side mirror to my 1966 charger,
Adding the later style to match drivers ,
can any one provide measurement, from front edge of door to front of mirror base
pictures would be great
thanks for all the help

This is the info I used on my 66 Charger to place the pass. mirror. It was written in 2005 by Terry Hoover.

"It's difficult to get and exact measurement since both mirror assemblies tilt forward as they go up. But measuring from the top front edge of the door (the top edge of the door at the joint with fender) while holding the tape along side the top stainless trim line, and measuring to the lowest front edge of the mirror assembly."

Drivers side = 9 1/4 inches back from the door edge

Passenger side = 11 inches back from the door front edge

Both seem to be equal distant from the outside edge of the door. The mirror base is curved but at the peak of the curve they both appear to be 1 1/8 inches from the top bend on the outside edge of the door.

Note: Mike Peters measures both non-remote mirrors on his 66 at 7 5/8 inches from the front fender.

I used these measurements (which took awhile to decipher) and double checked to make sure the vent window would open.

 

[ODZKing]

Here is both sides



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[Maxrat]

Here is both sides

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I'd love to see more pictures of your car. The close ups look great.

 

[440 4 speed]

Another way to do it.
Sit in the driver’s seat, have a helper move the mirror back and forth until you are comfortable with the vision, and make sure it doesn’t interfere with the vent window.

 

[YY1]

My original paint, unmolested 67 Belvedere II wagon has it's factory installed passenger side mirror in exactly the same relative position as the driver's side mirror.

 

[YY1]

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/pass-side-mirrors.148527/#post-910914975

Also note that:

A- the pass side housing is different.

B- both vent windows need to be almost completely open before they hit the mirrors.

Not sure if things are different between 66 and 67 or different between Chargers and other B body cars but it's kind of hard to argue with a survivor, factory install.

 

[ODZKing]

I'd love to see more pictures of your car. The close ups look great.

Thanks Max, my site here:
http://www.retrorarities.com/ChargerPage.htm
http://www.retrorarities.com/HerRideMyRide/index.html

 

[Butch C]

Here is both sides

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Thats perfect thank you for your help
First gen guys rock

 

[ODZKing]

I can't speak for Coronets or Belvedere/Satellite vehicles. But if the design of the mirror is the same as pictured and you place it at the same spot as the driver side on a Charger, the post and/or vent window will partially block the view.
Just sayin' !

 

[JimCoronette]

Here's the measurements for mine.

I mounted it so the vertical wing frame would not block the mirror and it looked symmetrical with the drivers mirror from the front.

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[pbiggs]

I have installed passenger side mirrors on my 65 and 66 Barracudas and my 66 and 67 Chargers.
One thing I've found is that the driver side and passenger do not sit at the same measured spot on the door. As stated by another post, it's best to sit in the drivers seat and have a helper position the passenger side mirror in the best location with the vent window open to eliminate interference.
Use painters tape to keep the paint safe.

Also, the mirror is attached using one sheet metal screw and one stud with nut. If you elongate the stud hole a little bit, you will have some additional final adjustment after installation. The adjustment will pivot around the sheet metal screw and the stud can be tightened to securely hold the mirror in place with a slightly enlarged hole.

 

[YY1]

I guess it depends on if you value line of sight versus factory correct.

 

[pbiggs]

My original paint, unmolested 67 Belvedere II wagon has it's factory installed passenger side mirror in exactly the same relative position as the driver's side mirror.

Is it possible that the right side mirror was dealer installed? If you have the build sheet, that will show whether is was or wasn't factory installed.

 

[YY1]

1967 B body wagons automatically got a pass side mirror.

Standard equipment.

 

[pbiggs]

1967 B body wagons automatically got a pass side mirror.

Standard equipment.

I never realized that wagons got both outside mirrors as standard equipment. Thank you for that info.

 

[moose1]

Another way to do it.
Sit in the driver’s seat, have a helper move the mirror back and forth until you are comfortable with the vision, and make sure it doesn’t interfere with the vent window.

This method worked for me on my '66 Coronet!