I found these at Walmart and I just had to give them a try. My gen is down right now so I have not tested them yet but I'm sure even though they are super small I'm sure they are a tad better than no mirror at all.
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They are tiny convex mirrors that swivel and I painted the backsides black to blend in with the hinge. -
I tested it in my garage. My wife's suv was parked outside the garage in what would be the next lane and it was visible but it was also pretty close. Hopefully it works some but like I said, I didn't have anything before so any things better than nothing. I'll post later if it worked out for meComment
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Using a convex is a good idea, the stock style hinge pin mirrors available would be better with a convex glass IMO3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Tested out my mirrors on the road and they work as expected. Driver side has a really good view and works well. Passenger side works well BUT is very small so vision may vary from person to person. If you already struggle with seeing good then the passenger side may not work for you. If your eyesight is good then it shouldn't be a problem.Comment
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Big Hammer- Big enough? Prably not. Good enough? I'd say so. The convex mirror actually swivels within the plastic casing so you can push them all the way down to see your rear fenders. I did use mine while I was reversing out of my garage to not hit my wife's car or my truck so technically it works.Comment
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I'm a little curious. When I first started regularly driving my newly purchased Model A (Sarah), the first thing I noticed was the rear-view mirrors, or rather the lack of them. My first purchase for the car were two aftermarket mirrors that could be easily attached and removed, but would provide a full view of the traffic around me. In my obsession with Model A YouTube videos and meeting local A...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I recently acquired my uncle’s 1950 Ford Custom which I remember him buying new when I was a kid. I was having trouble seeing anything out of the passenger side view mirror. I bought a “Blind spot mirror” and I can see everything now....09-01-2020, 11:23 AM -
Is there such a part as "Removeable Rear View Mirrors" for a Model A? A search shows none BUT that doesn't mean there are none when I'm searching!
As can be seen on my Avatar I own a "Blindback" which is not easy for me to see anything when I'm alone. Has anyone come up with an idea for these mirrors vs the door hinge mounted ones?
Thanks to ALL!...03-04-2022, 06:05 PM -
Most of you guys have seen or have in your possession an ORIGINAL 1/4 inch radius A-17704 Rear View (Glass) Mirror that was used on the Model A Ford from March 1929 (or there about) thru 1931.
Take a long look at it and tell me just how that mirror was made.
Just how many scenarios or different ways can you come up with as far as its development? Start to finish.
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This may or may not help someone who would prefer to feel safer while having Model A rear view mirrors & peep mirrors where one can see "everything" like that of a riding in a new, modern car.
Anyway, FWIW: Ever since I had my 1930 TS I have noticed two (2) important Life Safety things while traveling in slow moving or fast moving heavy multi-lane traffic.
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Does anyone have any ORIGINAL 1/4 inch Rear View (Glass) Mirrors that show the placement of the ORIGINAL silvering on the mirror itself.
I have seen one but would like to see a few others to confirm this major detail on the mirror itself.
These mirrors were used in 1929-1931.
Thank you.
Pluck11-28-2022, 11:01 AM -
A. Because of our today's, 2018 modern style, weaving in-and-out fast traffic, texting and phoning while driving, following too closely, etc., just for highway's safety's sake in heavy traffic in urban areas, I just decided "try" to install larger diameter "Convex" L & R door clip mounted mirrors on my 1930 Town Sedan to provide more wide angle rear viewing.
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I had a great time driving a big loop out in the hills and valleys, on my way to Friday lunch with the local gearheads, but when I got back to town, I was puzzled that I couldn't see anything in the driver's side mirror, as I was trying to merge. When my eyes focused properly, I could see the problem: they don't call her "Loosey" for nothing! I need to fix this pronto, so I can get back...01-07-2022, 08:53 PM -
I have a driver’s side stanchion mirror which is OK, but a little small. I don’t have a passenger side mirror, but do have an in-cab mirror attached to the windshield frame. My rear view vision is limited, as the the driver’s side mirror is small.
Does anyone have recommendations to improve rear-view vision for a 31 roadster ? I’ve read that the side-mount spare tire mirrors...12-09-2020, 08:32 PM -
I just installed 5" convex CIPA #48502 stainless steel mirrors, and the purpose of this post is to tell you the hardware requirements. The mirror stud bolt is 5/16" x 18 threads. I have rear view hinge mounts similar to Snyders A-17741-BR and BL, or Bert's A-17715 L&R. The stud diameter of these mirrors is 1/4". So I tapped out the mirror arm with a 5/16" x 18 tap. No...02-04-2022, 03:49 PM
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