CMP mirror replacement

Svenn Ryen · #1 26-05-13, 01:07

Hi guys

What are you opinions on this mirror regarding lookalike to the originals?

http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/pro...ar-view-mirror

Svenn

Lynn Eades · #2 26-05-13, 01:59

It is as close as you can get.

Ganmain Tony · #3 26-05-13, 04:24

They look good Svenn!

I'd be interested to see a picture of them on the truck!!

Svenn Ryen · #4 28-05-13, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

They look good Svenn!

I'd be interested to see a picture of them on the truck!!

Hi

the Mirror is also available in brass. I have ordered one and will post Picture when it arrives.

Heres a pic of the one that came With my truck.

Svenn

David Dunlop · #5 29-05-13, 05:23

That is an interesting mirror, gentlemen. First I have ever seen with a curved metal frame and side screws.

All the mirrors I mentioned in my earlier reply came with the same flat style metal frame. It is the mirror glass inside that is either curved at the front, or flat.

David

Lynn Eades · #6 29-05-13, 10:00

I thought they were all curved.

David Dunlop · #7 26-05-13, 04:37

I am not sure how accurate a side mirror you want, but the side mirror used on the CMP was a non-chromed version of the mirror used on the MG TC sportscar and other prewar British automobiles. Chromed versions of these are still readily available from a number of sources on-line and have the four small screws on the back plate for disassembly and replacement of the mirror glass if it breaks.

Prices vary wildly, as does the quality of the mirror glass. The one original CMP mirror I saw was a smoke grey curved glass and these tend to be on the high price end today. They can also be found in clear curved glass, smoke flat and clear flat glass. The flat glass are cheaper and the cheapest of all are typically a crimped sealed unit that you cannot take apart if the glass cracks or breaks (these have no screws on the back side).

Best regards,

David

Lynn Eades · #8 26-05-13, 07:48

Now that David has mentioned that the 4 screws are on the back, I now have to apologise for my hasty and incorrect comment.

Thank you David for the detailed response.

Hanno Spoelstra · #9 26-05-13, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Now that David has mentioned that the 4 screws are on the back, I now have to apologise for my hasty and incorrect comment.

Thank you David for the detailed response.

Svenn,

AFAIK, they come with screws on the sides and on the back, variations on a theme so to speak. The chromed ones for sale today are a perfect replacement - as long as you get rid of the chrome of course

Several years ago on this forum links were posted to a supplier who supplied both chromed and painted versions of these mirrors. Let me know if you cannot find the old threads, I'll try and have a go.

Hanno

Hanno Spoelstra · #10 26-05-13, 16:43

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Several years ago on this forum links were posted to a supplier who supplied both chromed and painted versions of these mirrors. Let me know if you cannot find the old threads, I'll try and have a go.

Here are some of the most relevant threads:

CMP NOS mirrors. Question?

The E-bay CMP mirrors

CMP Door Mirrors

CMP mirrors on european trucks ?

CMP Carrier type Mirrors

Maybe I'll do a thread merge someday....

HTH,
Hanno