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Old 10-28-2009, 12:19 PM
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Has anyone tried turning the head 180* and see if it solves the problem? I haven't remounted mine, but don't remember a problem adjusting either one when driving it home. Would definitely noticed in 2K mile trip and in a panel truck.
the head and socket are symmetrical unfortunately.. so direct rotation doesn't help.

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I think if you search this topic you might find the mirrors we all use are not stock to the 53-56. They were made for a later model, maybe 61-66. I think the stock ones had a square head. Hope some one lets us know for sure.
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I think if you search this topic you might find the mirrors we all use are not stock to the 53-56. They were made for a later model, maybe 61-66. I think the stock ones had a square head. Hope some one lets us know for sure.
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I think you are correct.. mine are listed as 53-66.. but probably later than 56 originally

I tossed the box that had the part number on it.. (I think)

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Found this old thread that might explain the mirror issue.
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http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/81...-my-truck.html
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I have the same problem, I thought the 1" extended brackets would solve this but I haven't bought any yet.
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stock mirrors

I have no problems looking out my passenger side mirror:


I still believe the chrome round mirrors did not come out until 1957 or even later. I have never seen the round mirrors in any dealer catalog, accessory list and never saw a 53-56 truck in a junk yard with these round chrome mirrors on...
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