In a message dated 8/12/2010 9:59:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
albell@SHAW.CA writes:

but no  one replied with
actual tried and tested solutions and  results

guess u missed my post.  i have been sporting a '93 eurovan rear view
mirror on my 84 vanagon's windshield for the last 12 years..  easy  upgrade...
just make sure you get the mount, too.