First, let me say that I always thought these were very ugly and I’d never have one. But , with my new (to me) '64 XKE OTS I find that even the driver’s side mirror is sorta worthless, and the passenger’s side view mirror is completely worthless. I I have no plans to remove them, but they are pretty useless. So, I’d like suggestions for a a clip on side view mirror, for at least the driver’s side, if not both sides. They are a must on the Houston freeways. Thank you for your advice. Steve
I have been using a “clamp on” mirror that I got from SNG a few years back and it has worked great. They must be attached to the window frame on the FHC rather than the drip rail (not a worry for you). The connector that goes between the window frame and the padded glass piece in the frame needs to be ground down a bit to fit deeply enough into the slot. @Erica_Moss showed me how to do it properly.
—Drew
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I got the ones in the photo from XKS (Moss). They’re made by “TEX”…several mirror shapes. If you search “clip-on mirrors” you’ll find other photos and mounting discussions. I just recently ditched the slippery plastic isolators in the joints with rubber o-rings, thereby finally getting them to hold a set position. Minor stuff. I also modified the attach bracket to a reverse “U” to keep them from bouncing along the body work if they happen to come loose from the door frame. It’s all in the archives.
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I use the clamp ons and find them great. One thing I found was all the ones available from the usuals in the US were flat mirrors, which makes the passenger side somewhat worthless. But Fosseway in the UK sells one with a convex mirror which works much better on the passenger side.
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I bought that Fosseway mirror a couple months ago. Good mirror, slight convex. Good size, good shape, multiple adjustment and tensioning. screws, Had to grind the “U” clamp a little to insert fully, nbd. And low wind noise.
I did see a bullet shaped clamp on at Amazon or Ebay wirh convex glass that i was going to try but sticking with this one.
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Thanks guys! Just want to confirm that the Fosseway mirror works well on both sides. Thanks again for your information and prompt help. Steve
I only got 1 mirror-convex for the driver side.
I believe he recommended convex for driver and flat for passenger side, not sure.
Nice guy.
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I think it should be the other way around. A flat mirror far away from the driver’s eyes gives sort of a tunnel view and doesn’t let you see the blind spots. Up close to the eyes on the driver side you get a broader perspective. That’s why passenger side mirrors are always convex, or at least I’ve never seen one from the factory that isn’t.
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All left hand drive vehicles I’ve seen have the convex mirror with the “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear” warning on the right side mirror.
The filmmakers took a bit of artistic license when they put the mirror on the left, driver’s, side.
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NHSTA sets specifics requirements for rear view mirrors. § 571.111 Standard No. 111; Rear visibility, specifically states that the driver side mirror shall be flat, and defines field of view requirements for the passenger side that are met with a convex mirror, and defines the curvature and requires the “Objects in Mirror” warning.
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WOW!! Thanks again guys, I really learned a lot about these mirrors. s
Ah, there is no topic on JL too mundane for a deep dive down the educational rat hole!
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Ah, Into the vortex we go, thank you Bernoulli. s
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Yeah, understand what your saying and i know the warning labels.
But, the very slight convex nature of my drivers mirror works great. The last little clamp on one i had was also convex and without that wouldn’t have seen much.
Here’s the note from Simon at Fosseway.
“ Hello Layne
I can add them easily but will need to send a revised invoice and additonal payment link. Do you want flat or convex mirrors or a combination of both? If it helps, most people put a flat lens on the passenger side and a convex on the drivers side.”
Hey i know, buy one each and try them on both sides and keep the combo you like best!
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…everyone also drives on the wrong side of the road where Simon comes from, but it doesn’t make it right… 
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Good one!
Works good though.
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Just attached a new Fosseway clip on mirror to my '64 OTS. Easy install and looks period correct. Passenger side/convex. Not clear about convex v. flat plane. So far I love it. Again, thanx guys. Steve
Can you share a few photos ?
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Marco, Sure, if I can remember to read the note I just wrote to moi! s