My '59 bug has a newer-style rectangular wing mirror. I've bought a new older-style round mirror that is supposed to be the correct style for '59. But it doesn't fit! The "bolt" on the new mirror is too big for the thread on the hinge pin. Am I missing some kind of spacer bolt, or have I got the wrong kind of hinge pin???
Existing mirror in place:
"Exploded view" of existing mirror (everything loosened):
Replacement mirror has a nut at the bottom with a thread that is too wide:
See how wide the thread is? Way too wide!
Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen
913 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper
1975 Kombi camper