Re: Side Mirror Glass Replacement
Posted by BH On 2012/2/19 13:05:40
There is no such thing as a driver vs. passenger side (or LH vs. RH) in the line of OE side view mirrors that we've been discussing (thus far). The part books application listings clearly state "RIGHT OR LEFT" for the 51-54 (PA422809) and the 55-56 (PA469482) mirrors.
These mirrors were designed to fit either side. You simply flip the paper drilling template over for RH installation on 55-56 cars. I've never installed a 51-54 mirror, but it looks like you should be able to simply apply the layout lines to either door.
Image below is excerpted from the '51 accessories brochure; the head can be rotated for use on either side of the car.
However, there is ONE listing in the 48-54 parts book for a remote-controlled side view mirror for the 51-54 (PA457896), but for "LEFT HAND SIDE" only. Not shown in any of the available brochures that I'm aware of. I've never personally seen one of these units on a Packard, but suspect it was cable-controlled.
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These mirrors were designed to fit either side. You simply flip the paper drilling template over for RH installation on 55-56 cars. I've never installed a 51-54 mirror, but it looks like you should be able to simply apply the layout lines to either door.
Image below is excerpted from the '51 accessories brochure; the head can be rotated for use on either side of the car.
However, there is ONE listing in the 48-54 parts book for a remote-controlled side view mirror for the 51-54 (PA457896), but for "LEFT HAND SIDE" only. Not shown in any of the available brochures that I'm aware of. I've never personally seen one of these units on a Packard, but suspect it was cable-controlled.
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