63Avanti rear view windshield position

[DickC]

I have a new windshield installed but need dimensions to place the mirror properly.

I assume horizontally on center but height from dashboard ?

Thanks

....Dick

[regnalbob]

I have a new windshield installed but need dimensions to place the mirror properly.

I assume horizontally on center but height from dashboard ?

Thanks

....Dick

In the factory location the top of the base is 3 3/4 inches from the bottom of the windshield, measured from the outside edge of the windshield rubber seal.

A Service Letter from 1-29-1964 moves the mirror higher for better vision if desired. Measure 3 1/2 inches DOWN from the top of the windshield rubber seal an locate the top of the base at that mark.

Bob Langer

[DickC]

Thank You, Bob. Think I'll go with the higher location.

....Dick

[Deaf Mute]

Good Choice. Another thing I discovered... I could not tighten the mirror mounting post tight enough to keep the mirror in place when crossing RR tracks or rumble strips. RED LOCTITE solved the problem. Just put a couple drops on each ball, adjust the mirror and let it sit overnight! It is a good idea to place a plastic bag and a towel on top of the dash though... as you do not want a drip or two of LOCTITE on your dash.

[MARK]

Regarding the small adapter from the mount to the mirror, the one I ordered from Jon Myer was smooth and probably brushed aluminum. He got it from another vendor whom I forgot. That price was around $27 and much much better than the polished one from Studebaker International that cracked when tightening the set screws