Re: side mirrors

Posted by braspack46 On 2012/10/29 8:35:01

Miles,
Although there may be some differences in our two vehicles the mirrors are the same. I have owned a 1946 Limo and purchased a set of mirrors from the Packards International club some years ago. The quality was less than perfect and although the drivers side is fine and functional the passenger side is nothing but an ornament. It does not have the mobility to be useful and with a fixed position front seat of a limo it is permently cut in half by the vent window frame. Twelve years of shimming, flexing, and all manner of contorting this little devil has gained me nothing. I would be interested to see hear from other owners if I bought a lemon or as I suspect this is a design flaw. If it is a design issue I suggest "non original" in your case.
All that being said Packards are made to go forward and what is behind you is of little consequence, unless you are pulling a trailer, backing up, or just like a shiny straight rear bumper.
Tom