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Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:18 am

Hey all, been going over this 1954 Beetle I just picked up. Sadly it did not come with the mirror in any of the boxes. What I do have is 3 self tapping holes on the door, which I presume was for a torpedo base door mounted mirror.

I know the mirrors were not added by the factory, the car was shipped to New York in 54. I am almost positive the upper hinge bolt is still factory as you can see from the picture which is the second reason I believe this car had the mirror mounted on the the door by the dealer.

So, anyone got any idea what mirror I can use that resembles the pattern on the door. I believe it will be a mirror that is held on with 3 screws but I am having trouble finding anything. I have looked at Albert mirrors but haven't really found anything that resembles the holes / shape I have in the pics.

Any help would be great! :)

Thanks

Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:47 am

My bet would be that mirror was NOT added by the dealer. Even way back in 54' it was very easy for the dealer to add a mirror properly and they had a variety of mirrors that they'd install without doing damage to the car.
Obviously anything is possible, but 54' is pretty early in the export life of VW and wasn't real typical for the dealer to just screw parts to the car when there was a proper alternative.
That being said, there are dozens of mirrors with that sort of base. Personally..I'd spot weld up those holes, blend the paint and get a period mirror of some kind.
If it's a 54' in good condition it deserves it and is worth it. I did a clamp-on door frame mirror on each side on my 54' .

Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:58 am

Maybe it had something similar to this ?? Screw pattern is different though.

Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:00 am

Bub wrote: My bet would be that mirror was NOT added by the dealer. Even way back in 54' it was very easy for the dealer to add a mirror properly and they had a variety of mirrors that they'd install without doing damage to the car.
Obviously anything is possible, but 54' is pretty early in the export life of VW and wasn't real typical for the dealer to just screw parts to the car when there was a proper alternative.
That being said, there are dozens of mirrors with that sort of base. Personally..I'd spot weld up those holes, blend the paint and get a period mirror of some kind.
If it's a 54' in good condition it deserves it and is worth it. I did a clamp-on door frame mirror on each side on my 54' .

Thanks Bub, she's in amazing condition. I do love the top hinge mirrors but I am certain this one never came with one. Been looking at the clip ons as well. Trying to find something to cover the holes and not have to paint it, at least not yet. :)

Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:01 am

56Cabrio wrote: Maybe it had something similar to this ?? Screw pattern is different though.

Getting closer! :) Any chance you can see any manufacturing info on this mirror? Part number by chance? Thanks for sharing.