58 outside mirror location

[Ron T.]

I am ready to install the o/s mirror on my '58, but I can't find any measurements of the exact location on the driver's door to mount it. any help would be appreciated.

[Roy B.]

Re: 58 outside mirror location

From inside under the area you must be able to see or fell the holes that were there

[Ron T.]

Re: 58 outside mirror location

Roy, when I got the car there was a non corvette mirror on it, I am not sure I can trust the holes, thanks for your reply

[Joe R.]

Re: 58 outside mirror location

Ron,

Your 58 came with only one mirror so how many holes do you have in the door anyway?

If there is only one set of holes, that has to be them. There should also be a nut plate on the inside of the door for the mirror.

JR

[Ron T.]

Re: 58 outside mirror location

Joe, thanks for your answer, but the holes in the door were repaired during the painting process. the mirror that had been installed had larger bolt pattern that the corvette mirror I bought to install. I can't understand why someone would have done this, the rest of the car had no modifications. thanks

[Dale S.]

Re: 58 outside mirror location

Ron, I would hope someone would measure theirs for you. If I had one I would. My 67 wont work. This will get you to the top again. Dale

[Joe R.]

Re: 58 outside mirror location

Joe, thanks for your answer, but the holes in the door were repaired during the painting process. the mirror that had been installed had larger bolt pattern that the corvette mirror I bought to install. I can't understand why someone would have done this, the rest of the car had no modifications. thanks

Ron,

Look under with a flashlight and mirror. That should tell you something. If the hole pattern is different you should find a new set of holes. If there is only one set of holes it has to be the originals.

JR

[Bill M.]

Re: 58 outside mirror location

Ron:

Here are measurements from my '59:

The front pencil mark is 2-1/2" back from a square corner
The rear pencil mark is back 3-5/32" back from a square corner.
The front hole is 1-31/32" from the edge using a square as shown.
The rear hole is 1-7/8" from the edge.
The holes should be 1-3/4 apart; if not, something is wrong.
The holes are 1/4"

By "square corner" I am trying to eliminate any rounding of the fiberglass at that leading edge.

Bill

[Brady C.]

Re: 58 outside mirror location

Ron:

Here are measurements from my '59:

The front pencil mark is 2-1/2" back from a square corner
The rear pencil mark is back 3-5/32" back from a square corner.
The front hole is 1-31/32" from the edge using a square as shown.
The rear hole is 1-7/8" from the edge.
The holes should be 1-3/4 apart; if not, something is wrong.
The holes are 1/4"

By "square corner" I am trying to eliminate any rounding of the fiberglass at that leading edge.

Bill

My 1958 Outside Mirror - The front leading edge of my mirror base is 3" from center of the front door edge / gap with front fender and 2" center of base from top of door by the door post... no deducts at 2008 Nationals at St. Louis....

[Ron T.]

Re: 58 outside mirror location

Thanks to all those who replied, The measurements from Bill is exactly what I needed. This is the first chance I've have to check the board since my last reply.