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57Fireflite
Posted 2026-05-08 4:56 PM (#643476)
Subject: Passenger side mirror - making it functional


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My passenger side mirror mounted to the front fender is useless -- looks good on the car for symmetry, though.

It could be helpful, if only I could turn the mirror in more.

I'm looking to figure out what the limiter is -- what's stopping it?

Has anyone tried notching the body of the mirror to get out of the way of the "post" on which the mirror is attached?

See attached photo -- area hashed in red it what I was thinking of taking a Dremel to -- but unsure if it would work or if I'd just be making it ugly.

Any and all ideas welcome. Thanks.



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wizard
Posted 2026-05-09 8:01 AM (#643481 - in reply to #643476)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional



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Thats what Serge here on the forum did. He sent me a mirror glass and it really helped a lot.
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57Fireflite
Posted 2026-05-09 11:11 AM (#643482 - in reply to #643481)
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Hmmm!

A good idea -- will look into it. Thank you.
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wizard
Posted 2026-05-09 2:02 PM (#643483 - in reply to #643476)
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Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island		Just ask a glass cutter to fix one cut to measure, Smash the original glass (ouch) and glue in the convex glass with silicone adapted for mirrors. Try it, you'll love it
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57Fireflite
Posted 2026-05-17 3:27 PM (#643537 - in reply to #643476)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional


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Hey Wizard,
Just wanted to say thanks for the recommendation -- was able to get the right size (easy to find) for my other orphan car and it worked like a champ.
Hunted around and found the correct, exact size from yogisinc.com for the DeSoto -- should come this week.
Anyone considering making their side mirrors more useful should definitely consider it.

~Jimbo
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57Fireflite
Posted 2026-05-30 11:17 PM (#643654 - in reply to #643537)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional


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A 4 3/8" convex mirror is a very tight fit and once slipped in, stays put without adhesive.

After taking a small hammer to the mirror, behind the original was a foam disk, ~ 1/16" thick and a metal disk behind that. Was going to take a picture of all the parts, but after a dry fit, as mentioned, once back together, it doesn't want to come out.

Which I guess is a good thing. Another good thing is that it's a great upgrade and am grateful for Wizard's recommendation.



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Lancer Mike
Posted 2026-05-31 10:19 PM (#643670 - in reply to #643654)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional



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Is that 

Fatties Round Mirror Replacement Glass - 4-3/8"

Part Number: M-LENS-4.375 ?

I may have to pony up the $34!  Looks neat!

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Lancer Mike
Posted 2026-06-01 6:16 PM (#643671 - in reply to #643670)
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I called up a local glass shop and they will have a couple of them ready for me tomorrow!  If it's good on the passenger side, I'm going to put one on the driver side too!

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57Fireflite
Posted 2026-06-03 6:24 PM (#643687 - in reply to #643671)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional


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It is indeed that part number.

I feel a lot better having one less blind spot.

Be sure to post pics!
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Lancer Mike
Posted 2026-08-16 7:27 PM (#644260 - in reply to #643687)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional



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I opted for silicone adhesive.  I installed both passenger and driver sides





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Lancer Mike
Posted 2026-09-08 9:46 PM (#644376 - in reply to #644260)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional



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I haven't really had a chance to drive the De Soto until last weekend.  What a difference those mirrors make!  The blind spots are gone!  Money well spent, in my opinion - both driver and passenger sides.  Thank you all for the tip.  Mine don't look quite as good as James', but I didn't want to break the mirrors and they are still very functional.  If I wanted to, I think I could remove them with no harm done.

but I'm not doing that! 

 



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Powerflite
Posted 2026-09-09 9:04 AM (#644378 - in reply to #644376)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional



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Lancer Mike
Posted 2026-09-09 11:11 PM (#644381 - in reply to #644378)
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Once you drive with them Nathan, you will wonder why you didn't install them sooner! 

 

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57Fireflite
Posted 2026-09-21 11:30 PM (#644429 - in reply to #644260)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional


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Those look great, Mike!
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Lancer Mike
Posted 2026-09-23 6:23 PM (#644438 - in reply to #644429)
Subject: Re: Passenger side mirror - making it functional



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Thanks, James.  And thanks again for turning me on to these!  



Edited by Lancer Mike 2026-09-23 6:28 PM
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