Re: IML: To See Or Not To See

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

For the 64-66 mirrors, there is a piece that fits beneath it because of the 
curved surface of those years. You will need that piece in order to install 
the mirror.
John
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From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: IML: To See Or Not To See


> The right hand outside rear view mirror was optional on Imperials for 
> years. The mirror that you need was the same from 1962 through 1966. These 
> turn up and should not cost you very much money. There may even be someone 
> here who has an extra to sell. Unlike the outside left mirror, the right 
> mirror had to be adjusted manually.
>
> You should add this mirror, but you might as well get the one that belongs 
> on the car so that it doesn't detract from your restoration.
>
> Paul W.
>
> In an email dated 29/7/2005 11:41:02 pm GMT Daylight time, "Jon Ricketson" 
> <jcricketson@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> > I'm looking for a little friendly advise. I have recently completed the
> > exterior restoration of my '66 Crown Coupe Hardtop - at least as complete 
> > as
> > these projects ever are. I will post some pictures later so you can all
> > tell me how great it looks. Anyway, my question relates to the passenger
> > sideview mirror. When I bought the car over a year ago, it had a knock-off
> > cheap passenger sideview that I promptly replaced with a very nice (rare)
> > original that I bought from Lowell. I had the car painted this past winter
> > so, of course, I removed the mirror before it went to the body/paint shop.
> > While patching up a few dents and dings, they filled in and painted over 
> > the
> > mirror holes. Now I have to decide - do I drill out the holes and install
> > the mirror, or do I leave it off - which is probably the way the car was
> > delivered to the original owner.
> >
> > I think I've answered my own question because I like the "balanced" look 
> > of
> > two mirrors and it is quite useful when changing lanes on the highway.
> > Anyway, I would appreciate any thoughts, advise, suggestions.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Jon
> > '66 White Crown Coupe
> >
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