Need ID for mirror arm
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Need ID for mirror arm
I usually hang out on the 48 to 56 FTE forum. But I need to identify what this mirror arm fits.
I wasn't sure what it was for since it has no engineering numbers on it and it didn't come in a FoMoCo box. But in the latest issue of Vintage Truck the cover truck was a 1966 Bronco Roadster with mirror arms just like mine. Can you Bronco guys tell me what version and years of Broncos this fits? Is it just for the Roadsters since they don't have doors for mounting mirrors?
Thanks! Here are some pics:
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If that's a Bronco mirror (and it looks like the curve is correct, but not sure about the length), then as far as I know it was a '66 only thing. I believe I've seen them on some non-roadsters as well, but after so many years it's as much possible that it was a PO installed item as it was a strange optional choice by Ford. Could have been dealer installed as well and I would not have known it unless I knew the original owner.
Obviously mostly on the roadsters though, as anything with the door could have used the standard mirror like you found on most cars of the era.
So you're right, it's mainly a roadster thing.
Not sure what they used after '66 though, as roadsters I thought were available through '68 and they should have used the same mirror. In theory...
But I've heard people say it was a '66 only kind of thing.
Obviously I don't know for sure. Just throwing out what my memory is regurgitating.
Good luck with the discovery. Are the arms on the old pickups longer?
Oh, and love the ruler by the way!
Paul
Obviously mostly on the roadsters though, as anything with the door could have used the standard mirror like you found on most cars of the era.
So you're right, it's mainly a roadster thing.
Not sure what they used after '66 though, as roadsters I thought were available through '68 and they should have used the same mirror. In theory...
But I've heard people say it was a '66 only kind of thing.
Obviously I don't know for sure. Just throwing out what my memory is regurgitating.
Good luck with the discovery. Are the arms on the old pickups longer?
Oh, and love the ruler by the way!
Paul
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Thanks. Any idea what it might be worth? I imagine they are rare but then the number of potential buyers is low. Supply is low but demand is low.
I bought the ruler on eBay years ago. It says "All says the best rule - see your Ford dealer." 1954 Triple Economy Trucks" with the lightening bolt truck emblem at the end.
I bought the ruler on eBay years ago. It says "All says the best rule - see your Ford dealer." 1954 Triple Economy Trucks" with the lightening bolt truck emblem at the end.
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Nope, sorry. Definitely the only ones wanting one are those doing a religious restoration. Even the owners that will drive around without doors (still quite a few) would rather have something newer with a bigger head and a wide-angle option for the passenger side.
And being only the beam and not the whole mirror kind of makes it a hit-or-miss with even most restorers. As always, it's all in the timing and would need to be just the right person.
In other words, probably not much even in today's crazy market for the Bronco.
Paul
And being only the beam and not the whole mirror kind of makes it a hit-or-miss with even most restorers. As always, it's all in the timing and would need to be just the right person.
In other words, probably not much even in today's crazy market for the Bronco.
Paul
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Y not go to our "4sale" forum. A moderator may come along to request that anyway if U continue here.
W/o a mirror it's not desirable by many. Put 1 on frm JC Whitney & go 2 town.
One spot may B the bronk roadster site. They've all ways done me right. There's some 'concourse correct' guys there. Is the correct url:
Roadster U13 dot com
4 the site? Check em out!
(hi Paul)
W/o a mirror it's not desirable by many. Put 1 on frm JC Whitney & go 2 town.
One spot may B the bronk roadster site. They've all ways done me right. There's some 'concourse correct' guys there. Is the correct url:
Roadster U13 dot com
4 the site? Check em out!
(hi Paul)
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