Hi Team,
I'm just in the process of fitting the right hand exterior mirror on my LC GTR. Just wondering if anyone has any detailed photos of the door, and the location of the mirror? I've seen the mirror mounted below, on, and above stripe. I'm guessing it goes above the stripe and is viewed through the 1/4 'flipper' window. Any ideas?
Thanks guys.
T
R/H Exterior Mirror
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Posted 01 June 2008 - 07:33 PM
hi ,the external mirror is mounted above the rally stripe very close to the front edge of the door ,mabe someone can put a pic up.cheers daz 
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 12:28 PM
Hi Team,
I'm just in the process of fitting the right hand exterior mirror on my LC GTR. Just wondering if anyone has any detailed photos of the door, and the location of the mirror? I've seen the mirror mounted below, on, and above stripe. I'm guessing it goes above the stripe and is viewed through the 1/4 'flipper' window. Any ideas?
Thanks guys.
T
This is where I put mine.
The car had an aftermarket mirror on it when I bought it, I just used the holes that were already in the door.
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 12:32 PM
Hmmm...looks 'OK'...but it's right on the rally stripe...not too keen on disturbing the line...maybe follow the edge of the door - up - and place it above the line...
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 01:28 PM
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I think that the position varied over time and model - perhaps random or different from factory to factory. These are original pics of the day which show them well back. My '69 GTR had it mounted well back, but I have pics of LC XU-1s with the stem mounted way forward as in the post above.
I think that the position varied over time and model - perhaps random or different from factory to factory. These are original pics of the day which show them well back. My '69 GTR had it mounted well back, but I have pics of LC XU-1s with the stem mounted way forward as in the post above.
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 01:38 PM
GREAT!!...looks the ticket...thanks Bazza..
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 02:45 PM
http://www.gmh-toran...mirror placmentHi Team,
I'm just in the process of fitting the right hand exterior mirror on my LC GTR. Just wondering if anyone has any detailed photos of the door, and the location of the mirror? I've seen the mirror mounted below, on, and above stripe. I'm guessing it goes above the stripe and is viewed through the 1/4 'flipper' window. Any ideas?
Thanks guys.
T
A couple more pics in this link
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 03:41 PM
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As I suggested - they are all over the place.
If I recall correctly - when they are fitted way forward, they can be fitted without removing the door trim. Maybe GMH changed the assembly line later or perhaps they were put on at different times depending on the factory.
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As I suggested - they are all over the place.
If I recall correctly - when they are fitted way forward, they can be fitted without removing the door trim. Maybe GMH changed the assembly line later or perhaps they were put on at different times depending on the factory.
Bazza
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Posted 02 June 2008 - 03:49 PM
Yep..understood. I think I'll put mine above the stripe, but an inch or two back from the front of the door.
Already have the trim off. The repro 'Rare Spares' model has a philips screw that obviously tightens from behind the trim - not too sure how you'd be able to fit it without removing the trim. I might use a bit of Loctite on the threads too - don't want to pull the trim off too many times! The handles (and horseshoe clip) are new and can be a bugger - even using the 'rag' trick, and the 'you beaut Holden Special Tool'.
Thanks all.
Already have the trim off. The repro 'Rare Spares' model has a philips screw that obviously tightens from behind the trim - not too sure how you'd be able to fit it without removing the trim. I might use a bit of Loctite on the threads too - don't want to pull the trim off too many times! The handles (and horseshoe clip) are new and can be a bugger - even using the 'rag' trick, and the 'you beaut Holden Special Tool'.
Thanks all.
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 05:20 PM
OK - placed the mirror here:
Seems there isn't really a 'rule of thumb' so I placed it in a place that made it easy to use. I found the window runner was in the way if viewed whilst sitting in the drivers seat if I placed it closer to the back of the door, or lower. Anyway, it looks fine and is kinda easy to view in this position.
Seems there isn't really a 'rule of thumb' so I placed it in a place that made it easy to use. I found the window runner was in the way if viewed whilst sitting in the drivers seat if I placed it closer to the back of the door, or lower. Anyway, it looks fine and is kinda easy to view in this position.
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 06:24 PM
maybe they varied from 69 to 71
my car has spent part of its life as an xu1 with the lj mirror but i uncovered the lc holes just below the door edge body line making the mirror positioned on the thin stripe so thats where i left it
my car has spent part of its life as an xu1 with the lj mirror but i uncovered the lc holes just below the door edge body line making the mirror positioned on the thin stripe so thats where i left it
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 11:15 PM
Hi Guys.
From what I can see from all the above pictures, is that all early cars (sales brochures, TV adds etc.) have the mirror positioned in a full forward position & below the crease line. This is same as HD/HR & HB & is easy to fit without removing the door trim. This was probably not that good to see through, with the 1/4 vent divider blocking the view, as gtr2600s has said.
Many (possibly later) pictures show it mounted higher up, maybe leading to better visibility.
Remember, the hole has to be punched or drilled in a certain position, before painting, so it's not just at somebody's whim. A factory change on a fixed date, perhaps. I will have a look thru my old service bulletins.
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From what I can see from all the above pictures, is that all early cars (sales brochures, TV adds etc.) have the mirror positioned in a full forward position & below the crease line. This is same as HD/HR & HB & is easy to fit without removing the door trim. This was probably not that good to see through, with the 1/4 vent divider blocking the view, as gtr2600s has said.
Many (possibly later) pictures show it mounted higher up, maybe leading to better visibility.
Remember, the hole has to be punched or drilled in a certain position, before painting, so it's not just at somebody's whim. A factory change on a fixed date, perhaps. I will have a look thru my old service bulletins.
Dr Terry
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Posted 16 July 2008 - 04:28 PM
got a shot of my brothers 1970 lc gtr from new its mirror is on the stripe....he confirmed it because while on holidays to frazer island a large kangaroo hit the side of car and nearly riped the mirror off along with damaging guard and door
just trying to scan his pics but since they've been in an album for 38yrs they won'y lift out.... I'll have to do some cut and cropping to show the best shot.
just trying to scan his pics but since they've been in an album for 38yrs they won'y lift out.... I'll have to do some cut and cropping to show the best shot.
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Posted 16 July 2008 - 04:47 PM
this is the best pic i can clean up. Mirror is on stripe
march 1970 lc gtr monarco maroon metallic
shot was taken 3 months after buying it new while on holidays to frazer island
https://cache.gmh-to...lcgtr1118-1.jpg
march 1970 lc gtr monarco maroon metallic
shot was taken 3 months after buying it new while on holidays to frazer island
https://cache.gmh-to...lcgtr1118-1.jpg
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