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Dual outside mirrors were an option then -- even just a drivers mirror was optional. Should be the same mirror on each side. If it's the proper Packard mirror and mounted in the correct spot on the belt molding, and still not functional then not much you can do except keep it as a desirable ornament. Removing or relocating it will leave a couple of holes and require a new piece of stainless.
Several have looked on and off for the proper mirror in decent condition. If you decided to eliminate or change it because it's too non functional and it's in decent shape, as long as you find a piece of stainless molding there should be no problem selling it.
Posted on: 2012/5/1 18:25
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I have exactly the same problem on my '47 Clipper. The only thing I can figure is that some prior owner was really tall (I'm not) and installed it so that it would work with the seat all the way back, or, the mirror was just carelessly installed, but for whatever reason it is mounted in the wrong place and needs to be moved along the belt moulding. I have become accustomed to the safety factor of dual mirrors and will keep my eye open for a replacement belt moulding but they seem to be hard to come by, and/or are pretty spendy. I am leaving mine alone for the time being, but it is bothersome to have it non-functional.
Posted on: 2012/5/1 21:26
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I think it might be useful if someone could come up with a convex right side RVM. It could even have the warning on it, "MODERN AUTOMOBILES IN THIS MIRROR MAY BE FASTER AND CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR."
Posted on: 2012/5/1 22:07
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... I can't even see it from the passenger seat so it is useless for me as a safety feature. Is it possible that the placement of this small mirror was for the passenger's convenience?... Correct placement? Correct mirror? Correct seat? Rhlevine, I went through the Packard Owner's Registry to take a look at your setting but unfortunately no car and no picture. The pics below show the correct mirror according to the 1952 (25th Series) Packard owners manual and the correct installation according to the service manual. Attach file:  (15.70 KB) (23.96 KB)
Posted on: 2012/5/2 7:22
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The story of ZIS-110, ZIS-115, ZIL-111 & Chaika GAZ-13 on www.guscha.de
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...If it's the proper Packard mirror and mounted in the correct spot on the belt molding, and still not functional then not much you can do except keep it as a desirable ornament. Removing or relocating it will leave a couple of holes and require a new piece of stainless... Howard, the owners manual offers an additional rear mirror as probably last way out. Attach file: (16.29 KB)
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The story of ZIS-110, ZIS-115, ZIL-111 & Chaika GAZ-13 on www.guscha.de
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Downside to the spotlight-mirror is once installed you had darn sure better like it. Your car is now equipped with some very large holes and ruined upholstery to deal with if you don't. Here is one with a different mirror arrangement.
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Posted on: 2012/5/2 10:34
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