Re: fender mounted rear view mirrors

Posted by BH On 2010/2/10 12:23:53

Keith -

Though modified a bit for use on 55-56, the same basic design of outside rearview mirror was used on 51-54 Packards, and mounted at the belt molding.

That installation and layout is covered in the "Accessories" section of the 51-54 shop manual, but due to the difference in the design of the doors, I don't suggest anyone follow the 51-54 dimension for locating the mirror, fore-aft, on a 55-56 car.

However, I can't tell, from the shop manual pages (as scanned), whether the 51-54 mirror is actually secured to the door or is simply fastened to the belt molding.