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Posted By : Chris Taylor, 28-Mar-2006, 05:57pm
Not sure if there were any factory fitted wing mirrors, but all those I can recall seeing are contemporary accessories. Nowadays it will be a matter of
using whatever you can find if you want wing mirrors. I preferred the Desmo type, but I don't know whether they are still available, suggest you have a
look at various classic car mags to see what suppliers stock.
You don't have to have wing mirrors, nor door mirrors, but in modern traffic they are worth considering. If you fit a door mirror, be very careful how you fit one as most will eventually split the doorskin.
As to mounting point for wing mirrors, I can only suggest you have a look at a car with such, and measure how far back from the front edge of the bonnet they are fitted. On a 1200, they should be on the centreline of the "wing" (the raised curved part of the bonnet) and something like 6 - 8" back (wild guess with no car anywhere near me!!!). With a fibreglass bonnet, you should put some reinforcement under the securing nut of any wing mirror (a big washer) to spread the load and prevent cracking.
1200's had different indicators over time, so it is hard to state what is correct for your car. If they match each other, and don't look odd, I'd leave them. Only a real anorak would quibble with what's on your car.
The rear lenses also changed in the early 60's, but in that case there were different lampholders when fitted with an unribbed cover, and with some form of lense? I have however fitted later covers to an early car with no apparent problem. The later ribbed covers are more widley available and less prone to fading, so again, if they look right and are in good condition, you've better things to spend your time and money on I'm sure!
As for which bonnet to use, it should simply be a matter of condition, and possibly panel fit. If the steel bonnet is not rusted, then rustproof it and use that. IF the steel one is rusty, depending on how far gone it is, you can try repair sections (eg "D" plates) but any serious rot is a big job and it may well be much easier to fit the fibreglass one. (Just remember you'll need to provide earthing wires for the lamps!)
You don't have to have wing mirrors, nor door mirrors, but in modern traffic they are worth considering. If you fit a door mirror, be very careful how you fit one as most will eventually split the doorskin.
As to mounting point for wing mirrors, I can only suggest you have a look at a car with such, and measure how far back from the front edge of the bonnet they are fitted. On a 1200, they should be on the centreline of the "wing" (the raised curved part of the bonnet) and something like 6 - 8" back (wild guess with no car anywhere near me!!!). With a fibreglass bonnet, you should put some reinforcement under the securing nut of any wing mirror (a big washer) to spread the load and prevent cracking.
1200's had different indicators over time, so it is hard to state what is correct for your car. If they match each other, and don't look odd, I'd leave them. Only a real anorak would quibble with what's on your car.
The rear lenses also changed in the early 60's, but in that case there were different lampholders when fitted with an unribbed cover, and with some form of lense? I have however fitted later covers to an early car with no apparent problem. The later ribbed covers are more widley available and less prone to fading, so again, if they look right and are in good condition, you've better things to spend your time and money on I'm sure!
As for which bonnet to use, it should simply be a matter of condition, and possibly panel fit. If the steel bonnet is not rusted, then rustproof it and use that. IF the steel one is rusty, depending on how far gone it is, you can try repair sections (eg "D" plates) but any serious rot is a big job and it may well be much easier to fit the fibreglass one. (Just remember you'll need to provide earthing wires for the lamps!)
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Posted By : Steve Cureton, 28-Mar-2006, 08:50pm
I think the positioning of wing mirrors is up to the individual as I've seen all sorts over the years. My 13/60 has the mirrors positioned 17.5 inches back from the front edge of the bonnet - see photograph
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Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 28-Mar-2006, 08:55pm
i dont mind cost realy as long as its done to origional specs, boght a brand new set of the older style of indicators, ill use steal as pannel fit is exelent, there is already holes on bonnet for mirors and i have a set but want brand new crome on everything so want to make sure they are the right type before getting matching new ones.
i want the car in brand new condition, and most importantly origional condition looking.
mirors i have are same as on your car, and wow, resize pic!-
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Posted By : Steve Cureton, 28-Mar-2006, 10:48pm
Whoops - I think that should be better -
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Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 03-Apr-2006, 10:45pm
nope nothin better to spend money on, so got all sorts of thing not using now as got new ones, like front badge, herald badge good condition no piting but not perfect, set of cross flags. good metal front valance, font grill, and on and on...
thanks for the nice long reply, apreciated
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Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 07-Apr-2006, 08:17pm
first laquer coat
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Posted By : Colin Lindsay, 08-Apr-2006, 10:30am
Yikes! Black!! It's gonna look good...
What colour of interior do you have in mind?
Colin
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Posted By : Danial Phoenix, 08-Apr-2006, 06:54pm
black, only coulors i want on it is chrome and black.
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