Correct interior mirror and arm

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Correct interior mirror and arm

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I have an aftermarket I think chrome interior mirror and stem fitted to my early 63 car . Can anybody post up what the correct mirror and stem should look like , I assume it should be black . Need to replace the aftermarket one fitted but just unsure what I am looking for.

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Should look like this, finished in black crackle paint. There seems to be two sizes of mirror available.
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That wider mirror is Morris Minor.
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Beat me to it :-)

Mine had a spring fixed after market wider mirror over the top. We switched it to a later plastic one for rallying.
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When would this have changed , previous owner has fitted a aftermarket stem with a 3rd mounting screw so annoying . Did it go from this style to a 3 screw mounting and a plastic sucker on the stem ?
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All the mirrors shared the three mounting screws, the change to the later style was Autumn '64.
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That must be the style I am looking for , 3 mounting holes.
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Not sure how to post a link to eBay but here goes - think this might be what you are looking for:

https://ebay.us/zhqdlX
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BMC Parts and JEMCA Parts.
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Thanks at least I know what I am looking for but do I want to pay those prices , probably not .
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I may have the stalk and glass clamp in my old store - hopefully can check at the weekend - will need refurb if they are still there though.
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If you could Andy
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not original but cool :)
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Yes that’s nice , very nice
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Very cool indeed!! Never seen that before!!

I'll have a dig at the weekend Roy, fingers crossed ;-)
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I have one of those smiths clock mirrors in my MK1 Elf were they a dealer optional accessory, 4G3598 Electric Clock Mirror £5 12s 3pence.

Any recommendations of a company who would be able to refurbish one.
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Any luck Andy in your stores?
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I hope to go over tomorrow as part of my food trip. Its a few miles from home sorry Roy, so I've been being careful as we have a newborn in the family.
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No panic Andy , I’m not going out anywhere soon just keep me in mind . Keep safe
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IF you can't get hold of anything else, I have this (from an old Minor) which might at least provide a reasonable clamp cheaply?
The stem and glass are probably no use to you - and the glass is a bit marked in any case. Just let me know on here or pm sometime if you need one. No hurry: I've had it for years!
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