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Does anyone know what this mirror is?
is it a newer mirror head adapted to the 56 arm ?
Yes it is and I had the info somewhere ... that I can't find now. I tried re-searching for it with no luck.
I think the mirror head is off a mid 70's Mustang and the threads require a insert to fit the chrome '56 arm.
I will also be doing this project someday.
Found it: 67 to 69 Bronco mirror head.
link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1400283750234256/search/?q=67%20to%2069%20bronco
QUOTE: "if you take the stock mirror off of the arm it'll have a D shape where the set screw goes holding it in place. You make a piece to replace that on the new mirror and push onto the mirror"
QUOTE: "if you take the stock mirror off of the arm it'll have a D shape where the set screw goes holding it in place. You make a piece to replace that on the new mirror and push onto the mirror"
Thank you for researching this. I'm thinking about going this way because the round mirrors are terrible. The driver's mirror is usable but the passenger side is useless.
I don’t know I am partial to the round mirrors I have on my 1955.F-100 my right mirror has a convex truck 6 inch really easy to see off my right side. When I’ve driven my 55 I run the granny lane usually. But I use that right rear view a lot. Also like to travel the secondary roads. Stay off the multi lanes. Not to offend just my old ways!
I don’t know I am partial to the round mirrors I have on my 1955.F-100 my right mirror has a convex truck 6 inch really easy to see off my right side. When I’ve driven my 55 I run the granny lane usually. But I use that right rear view a lot. Also like to travel the secondary roads. Stay off the multi lanes. Not to offend just my old ways!
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I forgot to say that because my '56 is a panel truck and my old eyes need help I am going to use a bit bigger mirror head. 4.5 x 6 or a 5 x 7.
Hello Ole F1,
I know what I am about to show is "blasphemic" but here goes. I saw these on a 56' panel at a show Memorial day weekend here in Middle Tennessee. I actually liked them. You definitely can see more using them which is EXTREMELY helpful in a panel.
Installed with minimal modifications 1967 Chevy C10 mirror
Wish someone would repo this type mirror would be very SUCCESSFUL and a GREAT seller. I would buy them in a heart beat and so would lot of others. If you hear anyone doing this I would be a BUYER .
Let me know anyone doing this or have compete directions and part #'s and VIDEO needed to do this mirror set-up.-- Thanks
Hello Ole F1, I know what I am about to show is "blasphemic" but here goes. I saw these on a 56' panel at a show Memorial day weekend here in Middle Tennessee. I actually liked them. You definitely can see more using them which is EXTREMELY helpful in a panel.Installed with minimal modifications 1967 Chevy C10 mirror
Thanks Don, that is exactly what I am going to do, maybe a bit smaller mirror head. I think I might order two each of the above to try. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Don, that is exactly what I am going to do, maybe a bit smaller mirror head. I think I might order two each of the above to try. Thanks for posting.
Old F1,
Took a vacation day and was messing around with the 55'. Ran over to the local NAPA in town and after some trial and error search with the cool counter guy located a 5×7. Added an additional nut for the set screw and tried it. What does everyone think? Visibility in the blind spot is better. Napa part # 730-5788 Does not look bad. My truck is a driver in the truest sense. I have been to.the scrap yard in it this morning looking for my next welding class project. The mirror may just work out. I will test it tomorrow.
but here goes. I saw these on a 56' panel at a show Memorial day weekend here in Middle Tennessee. I actually liked them. You definitely can see more using them which is EXTREMELY helpful in a panel.
