The Wink is still available in 4 and 5 panel versions, along with a 3 panel
unit that clips onto your existing rear-view mirror.

What's needed is one like my '65 MGB had with a vertical stick that the
mirror slid up & down, much like some hand showers do these days.  Adjusts
the blind spot to your height.     :)

Jake

On 2/13/07, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I've always wondered about that as particularly for taller drivers the
> rearview mirror is to high to see straight out the back. Unfortunately
> manufacturers stopped putting in dash-mounted rear-view mirrors because of
> safety regulations.
>
> I've often wondered if anyone has found a reariew mirror with a longer
> mount that would replace the stock mirror, or one that could be dash
> mounted.
>
> For me, the stock rearview mirror blocks a significant portion of my
> forward vision and offers a poor view out the back.
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
>
> Does anyone remember the 4 and 5 panel "Wink" mirrors popular in the late
> '60's and '70s
>
>
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
> > I installed an additional rear view mirror down low ... one of the
> > "mount on glass" types that only cost about $12.00 US.  Now I can see
> > straight out the back window.
> >
> > Mike
> > '84 GL 7 pass without rear wiper
> > '85 GL Westy without rear wiper
> >
> >
> > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott wrote:
> > > On 2/13/2007 12:26 PM Maggie Dew wrote:
> > >
> > >> Umm, you guys use the back window to see out of?
> > >>
> > >
> > > For me, the front center rear view mirror is so high that when I look
> > > through the rear window with it, I can only see cars that are close
> > > behind. Otherwise, the line of sight angles down too much to see very
> > > far back.
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> > > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> > > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> > > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
> > > KG6RCR
> > >
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com