There is a lot of information about this thread in the archives from a year
ago or so, and likely much more prior. Many folks glued them to the
windshield. Auto glass retailers have all the scoop, and the gloopy-poop to
stick 'em on.
Bob Stevens
'87 Syncro Westy  (using my side mirrors a lot)
http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare

----- Original Message -----
From: "dave bowers" <dave@DAVE-BOWERS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 10:06 PM
Subject: dash mounted rear view mirror?

> Hey Folks,
>
> I have a 1986 Westy and am finding that my rear view mirror view is so
> limited, it's almost useless.
>
> Twice now, I have had emergency vehicles appear out of nowhere, and I
> didn't
> see them until they were within my limited rear view. I felt bad they even
> had to get that close to me. I usually pull over as soon as I see them
> coming.
>
> My AC cabinet cuts off the top quarter of my rear view. I am left with a
> sloping view, up to about to 100' behind me. If I want to see straight
> out,
> and therefore further back I have to scrunch and slouch. It's a pain and
> not
> not very practical.
>
> I use my side mirrors all the time and they do a fine job, however I am
> still longing for a better view out my back window.
>
> This made me think... has anyone attempted to attach or mount a rear view
> mirror on their dash? While I might not be able to see the ground
> immediately behind me, it seems I would be able to see in straight line
> much
> further back that what I have now.
>
> Any ideas, comments, suggestions or fotos of/about such project would be
> greatly appreciated. Seems easy enough to do. I am just curious if anyone
> else has.
>
> Thanks,
> Cheers,
> dave
>
> ___________________
> dave bowers
> 1986 westy "hms-beagle"
> portland, oregon
> www.dave-bowers.com/vw
>