Round Side Mirrors

Traver · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2003 2:55 pm Post subject: Round Side Mirrors

I was thinking about replacing my elephant ear mirrors with round ones on my '66 Standard.
The mirrors I have now are repros and not in very nice shape. I was hoping to get some input from you guys on which ones to buy or if anyone has a set of originals for sale?
Also, any thoughts on visibility, as in how much functionality (if any) will be lost going to a smaller sized mirror?
Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
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Friedpotatoes · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2003 3:41 pm Post subject:

Bfy is the only place i can think of that would have origional round ones

wcm and wolf gang sell repros that dont look bad at all besids looks i dont think the round ones do anymore

Split Decision · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2003 10:45 pm Post subject:

I can't vouch for the elephant ears, but I really like the look of the smaller mirrors. They are harder to use, but I figure that's what head checks are for.

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iubhounds · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 6:12 am Post subject: What is std mirror for a 67?

I have seen both style of mirrors on 67's. Presently I have the round one. The only problem I have is seeing out the driver side mirror when the vent window is open. Like Split Decision says, that is what head checks are for.

The roundies worked fine on my cross country trip so I guess they are good enough for me.

WCM has some great parts in quality when it comes to mirrors.
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UZI · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 6:19 am Post subject:

i like the round ones. the elephant ear mirrors are great on panels. i've found the round repro mirrors will fall off when you go to adjust them. i forget whether it's the third or forth time when they are sucked off into the jetsream of your bus.

try for good used at the swap. it should be pretty easy to find them.
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edgy · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 6:46 am Post subject:

I have round ones on a 62 SC. They look good. Thye are repros I got them on ebay for $40 a pair. I think it was from duckymex. I had some problems getting them installed but they stay in place.

60/15windows · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 2:03 pm Post subject:

I have also got round repro chrome ones,they look great and you do get used to them.There are also three different angle arms,i have got low angle for drivers side and the highest one on passenger side.Be lucky Exclamation

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Tribalbus · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 5:28 pm Post subject:

i myself dislike those elephant ear mirrors,aside from finding good origanal or nos ones ,i think flat 4 makes a good repro.the crome is shinier and mine have held together for 4 yrs...lol Louis
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j.pickens · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 7:52 pm Post subject:

The round ones look nicer, IMO.
For safety, get a panoramic add on mirror for your interior rearview mirror.
I got a German Panorama-Spiegel mirror made for bugs and buses on Ebay for like $20. It has elastic straps to hold it over your mirror, and really lets you see everything. I don't think I could have lived on my cross country trip without it. Pep Boys probably has something similar.
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BUCIOBATISTI · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:03 pm Post subject:

I came up with a solution to a mirror problem I was having. I have a '53 Panel that came from the factory without a rear view mirror. I installed hinge pin mirror arms and mirrors and both drivers and passenger barndoor mirror arms and mirrors. The Bus looks like a mod squad scooter and I still can't see shit. Seeing out of the rear window itself is already a nightmare then you ad the cab divider to the equation, basically I never have any idea what is behind me or besides me. Top speed is about 50 miles an hour so there is usually plenty of angry traffic behind me. I couldn't care less...
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crofty · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 8:54 am Post subject:

I have the flat 4 repro's on my bus and never had a problem with the, plus they are stainless!
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Traver · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 3:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the suggestions! I think I'm going to try and get the Flat 4 ones. I looked on the Mooneyes website but couldn't find them. I guess I just need to call them on the phone...
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wickedwater · Samba Member Joined: July 28, 2003 Posts: 614

The mirrors work fine, just make sure you have the right arm on the corect side. Once you get used to them, you'll be cutting people off on purpose! Go back to the date of July 28, 2003 on the forum. Look under "Round Mirrors--are these any good?", it is currently on page 7. I left part #s, prices,etc. for Latest Rage in Alpine CA.[/u]

cru62 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 8:52 pm Post subject:

I bought a bunch of parts from a guy who was getting out of VWs and one of the things he had was a set of those plastic Hella round mirrors. Since my 62DC had some kind of huge, square American truck mirrors on rusty arms, I canned them and put on new, correct arms and these round mirrors. I didn't notice until I sat in the cab to adjust them that they are slightly convex. Could this be why they list for $50 EACH? That little bit of convex action takes getting used to, but it really helps. Are all the plastic Hella mirrors convex? This is the only set I've seen in person.

Stocknazi · Samba Member Joined: June 18, 2004 Posts: 5150

old post, but was wondering if there had been any quality changes with the round rear views? i am looking at getting 2 sets from either cip1 or ww. anyone have recomendations about current quality?
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gerg · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:34 pm Post subject:

The Wolfsburg West mirrors are very nice. I put a set on after the Classic. I think they ae $19 each. They also have good repro clamps.
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my65vert · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:39 pm Post subject:

Go to a truck stop, you can get a chrome round mirror that is just about the same size as OG but it is convex and you can see everything!!

My son has them on his Panel and I wouldnt drive it without them.

You can see the side of the panel and 2 lanes out on each side, they are the shit.
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splitpile · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:33 pm Post subject:

WW now have the reinforcement washer on the inside. They also have the WW logo stamped on the pin ring. Long term, to new to say.
I have a set from Thailand and am taking one apart to see the attachment and if they are any beter than whats out there now.
Full report and pics soon
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Fel · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:33 pm Post subject:

I have a pair of WW elephant ears. The fit well and look good, however I can't see squat at speed due to vibration. It's like being on my motorcycle. I'd appreciate any tips on adjustment, or how tight/loose the mirror should be.

Thanks.
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