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Here are the mirrors I've gone with as a sort-of temporary solution to having to put side mirrors on the 68 4/4 for the Austrian registration. They look well made, classic style, and might even help me spot the Red Baron diving out of the sun. Drat you Red Baron...

The downer is that, while the side screens can be mounted, the doors can't be opened with them mounted. I haven't used the side screens since getting the car home, but then again it is summer. The missus might sometimes insist on the screens in which case I will mount them and only then tell her she can't get out

My other option if these begin to annoy me is to mount a 60's style torpedo mirror on the port wing. In which case it will look lovely but I will never see that Fokker in the sun.

I bought them from Limora (no connection) about 35 euros each and even come with an Allen key for tightening the studs. Maybe they are a solution for some other older Mogs.

And now I'm going to see if I can paste/post a pic or two.

Would it be possible to fabricate a bracket that would still clamp on to the windscreen frame and move the whole mirror forwards by enough to allow the door to open with side screens fitted?

have a look at morgen-spares of america they have a bracket shown here https://www.morgan-spares.com/images/parts_book_graphics/combined/chrome&bumpers_w_s.jpg

Yes that's the other option. I'm considering a stainless steel bracket which attaches via the screws which hold the aluminium casting to which the windscreen frame mounts. A bracket that stands out just enough for the mirror to clamp to it. This would move the mirror forward and down and solve the side screen/door opening problem. I think it would look ok and do the job. And Bleasers I had not seen that morgan spares america diagram before. Giving it close scrutiny. Thanks.

By the way, could anyone who has wing mirrors of the torpedo/bullet type, and who has right hand drive, and who drives on the continent, tell if me they are any use at all when it comes to seeing who is coming up on your left in the fast lane?

I am very much a Morgan newbie and fussing a bit about the best way to keep original looks but also avoid pulling out in front of someone doing 200kmh. I will occasionally be travelling on autobahns.

Thanks for posting the photos and describing your solution

Glad you sorted the mirrors even if it is a Summer fix for use without side screens

At least you haven't drilled any holes yet and rushed into a more permanent solution

[quote=auster]Yes that's the other option. I'm considering a stainless steel bracket which attaches via the screws which hold the aluminium casting to which the windscreen frame mounts. A bracket that stands out just enough for the mirror to clamp to it. This would move the mirror forward and down and solve the side screen/door opening problem. I think it would look ok and do the job. And Bleasers I had not seen that morgan spares america diagram before. Giving it close scrutiny. Thanks.

By the way, could anyone who has wing mirrors of the torpedo/bullet type, and who has right hand drive, and who drives on the continent, tell if me they are any use at all when it comes to seeing who is coming up on your left in the fast lane?

I have a '69 4/4 with right hand drive and I currently drive it in the US but have driven it all over Europe (and in the UK.) I've never had any trouble with rearward visibility, and I've owned the car for over 41 years in this configuration.

Looks like an excellent compromise.

Allen Your 4/4/4 (is that how one describes a 4 seater?) is a delight and I enjoyed the photos. And the instrument panel is exactly the same as mine!

It's good to know the wing mirrors are adequate for continental touring.

Do you have the Brooklands screens mounted permanently? If so I'm impressed. Well impressed in any case. Maybe one day... Just need to get to know this car first. Auster Ltd of Rearsby, who made my aeroplane, also made Brooklands style screens so there's a certain appeal. Kerry.

Kerry,

The Brooklands screens are easily removable using a hex wrench, and the normal windscreen can be installed quickly. I change the configuration regularly just for something different. Regarding the mirrors--when I have the regular windscreen and hood up, I use a small suction-cup style mirror on the windscreen to augment the wing mirrors.

I'm a lifelong pilot as well--I saw you have a Kitfox--must be fun in Europe.

Allen

Look at this photo and you can see how they are mounted:

Thanks for that photo. I can see some Brooklands screens in my future. And yes the Kitfox is a lively and very capable sport plane.

I will have a chance to photograph it and the Morgan together at our airfield open day in a couple of weeks and will post some pics.