If you have noticed there are two types of mirrors provided by Chrysler in
this time period. I believe they changed from 55 to 56. The 55 type which
has the support arm angle to the rear goes on the door and the 56 and later
style which angles forward is correct on the fender as I understand. I
screwed up on my 55 300 which shouldn't have mirrors and have two 56 style
on the front fenders. Didn't realize it was wrong until I had it painted
with the original holes in the fenders and had spent a fortune rechroming
the mirrors. At least they look neater than the correct ones!!
Original Message -----
From: "Ross Klein" <tailfins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Mirror Question
> Karl,
>
> Since many cars, not only Mopars, came from the factory without outside
> mirrors, they were then installed by the dealer at the customer's request.
> Therefore, either position could be 'correct'. My dad's '56 300-B came
> through with no outside mirror, and still doesn't have one, as the
original
> owner drag-raced the car and thought the mirror would cause too much wind
> resistance! BTW, this is the only '56 300 I've seen with a radio delete
and
> manual steering.
>
> Ross Klein
> '56 Imperial sedan, with door-mounted mirror
> '60 DeSoto Adventurer, with dual twin-stalk mirrors mounted on the fenders
> 'Life's too short to drive 'ordinary' cars"
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Karl Behrens" <chrysler56@xxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 2:01 AM
> Subject: [FWDLK] Mirror Question
>
>
> What is the proper mounting place for a 1956 Chrysler Mirror? I have seen
it
> on the door, and I have seen it on the fender. Which is correct?
> Thanks,
> Karl
> 1956 Chrysler Windsor Nassau
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