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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Mirror parts

I have a collection of parts some of which should be components for a pair of bullet mirrors. (not all - the hinges are probably MM boot hinges)

As I didn't dismantle these I don't know what bits there may be that are missing (e.g mirror glass, but maybe others) and I don't know how they should assemble. I don't know if the various chromed washers are anything to do with them. Does anyone have information - an exploded diagrame or parts list would be ideal.

I have yet to decide if I would use them. I think they look good on a Frogeye, but rather suspect that they may not be much real use in practice as they would vibrate to much on the one piece bonnet.



GuyW

I've got those on my Frog (been there for ages) and they don't vibrate. The whole car may bounce around but I've never had a problem with the mirrors themselves. The dash mounted one does vibrate until I retighten the mounting studs which hold it down and are for the tonneau.
Martin

If you can see manufacturers marks you could try the manufacturer (or who ever took them over) if they're still going.

I've got a feeling I've seen some details or drawings on some website (possibly selling the mirrors) but sorry I can't remember any details.

Nigel Atkins

Mine came without mirrors and I've wondered about them. Once you've drilled the hole(s) you can't go back I guess. I've looked at the Moss mirrors but they seem quite pricey.
Bill Bretherton

My frog had boomerang mirrors on the bonnet when I first owned it. The mirror on the passenger side was not really that useful and I really only used the drivers side one but it was too far down the bonnet to be really effective. I removed the mirrors when I restored the the car in 2009 and filled in the holes. After seeing one at a show, I found the mirror that attaches to the front windscreen mount (frogeye and MK11 Sprite/Mk1 midget) really good. It avoids drilling the bonnet and gives good rearward vision. It was originally designed for the big Healey 100/4 but a modified version has been produced for the Sprite. Its a bit pricey (40) but in my view worth it.
Bob Beaumont

I may look out the pillar mounted ones then Bob, when the time comes. I just quite like the look of the classic bullet ones.

The PO of this car had sent off a bag of small parts for rechroming and the bits in the photo are what is left over. I don't know if all of the various washers are anything to do with the mirrors, or what else might be missing. I suspect I don't have enough parts saved to reconstruct them, even if I did know how it all went together!
GuyW

This thread was discussed between 16/04/2020 and 17/04/2020

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