TR2/3/3A Is "later" style rear view mirror taller than the "early" style?

[Joel Lester]

I installed my hardtop on my TR3 but now my early style rear view mirror doesn't see over the bottom edge of the rear window very well. So, I'm thinking of either lengthening the mirror stem (custom fabrication) to raise it up a bit... or, should I simply get the later style mirror that seems to be a bit bigger. I'm just not sure it's any taller to see over the bottom edge of the window. Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated guys!

Thanks!!

Joel

 

[GilsTR]

Joel.... just my opinion without having the mirrors in hand.....
But I am pretty sure both mirrors are the same length.
Gil. NoCal

 

[sp53]

nice looking top!!!!

 

[Joel Lester]

Joel.... just my opinion without having the mirrors in hand.....
But I am pretty sure both mirrors are the same length.
Gil. NoCal

Thanks Gil. Maybe the best thing to do is do my own fabrication then if if doesn't turn out I can get the bigger later style mirror. I'm assuming it is the same screws and mounting hole width between the two styles

 

[auprichard]

Same length, same mounting but the later mirror is marginally bigger and has a surround

 

[Joel Lester]

Figured I'd follow up on this in case anyone else wants to know someday... I went ahead on got the later style mirror and there is definitely a height difference - hopefully enough for me to be able to see over the bottom edge of my hardtop now!

Joel

 

[sp53]

good to know