Mirror Problems on My '53 Commander

[paintim613]

My custom has a huge blind spot over my right shoulder. I have been told that adding a correct-looking passenger side exterior mirror, even if it is convex, may not help because of window/windshield trim blocking the view from the mirror. I greatly want to use correct-looking mirrors. Any suggestions besides widening the rear window which already is planned?

Tim-Custom '53 Commander Starlight aka The Studebird in Yuma, AZ
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[warrlaw1]

A cheap little web-cam with a monitor on the dash? Aren't they selling those things as options for big bucks on new vehicles?

[Tom Bredehoft]

Tim, what happened before right hand mirrors, was that you learned to constantly check your inside, center mounted mirror for vehicles in the right lane behind you. (Well, there wasn't a passing lane then, that was the lane going the other way.) We were taught that when passing a car, wait until you could see both of its headlights in your mirror. It would then be out of your blind spot.

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Tom Bredehoft
'53 Commander Coupe (since 1959)
'55 President (6H Y6) State Sedan
(Under Construction 617 hrs.)
'05 Legacy Ltd Wagon
All Indiana built cars

[wolfie]

Or just move the stock type mirror forward or back so you can see in it. I read that the dealers installed them and have seen them mounted anywhere from just behind the passengers window divider to the front of the front fenders. I prefer them on the doors myself but depending on your custom they may be easier to use on the fenders. Steve

EDIT: Just realized who you were. I see no reason you cannot make correct looking mirrors functional on your car and I think it would look great. Steve