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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 01:48 PM
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Yes the arm is adjustable. I ended up making power mirrors because the originals never held the position. Every time the door opened and closed they would move.

So I made these:

So I should stick with mine if they don't hold in place.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Alblooki
So I should stick with mine if they don't hold in place.
I don't know if a new set would hold better. Mine may have been old and worn. The arm held, just the mirror itself would move.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Alblooki
Thank you very much, seem like I might order a set from Dennis carpenter.
Good luck! Nobody reproduces them even though I've emailed carpenters and others asking. I sent them the exploded diagram moon rizen posted above. If enough of us ask somebody might make them.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by smallello
Yes the arm is adjustable. I ended up making power mirrors because the originals never held the position. Every time the door opened and closed they would move.

So I made these:

Do you have more info on those?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by abe
Good luck! Nobody reproduces them even though I've emailed carpenters and others asking. I sent them the exploded diagram moon rizen posted above. If enough of us ask somebody might make them.
I meant the 56 original oval one's, sadly they don't make the rectangular one's I wish if they would make parts based on order at least they would make a bunch that would sit for several years then remake them when they get out of stock, I have been waiting for months for door handles from Dennis carpenter and still they are out of stock.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Alblooki
I meant the 56 original oval one's, sadly they don't make the rectangular one's I wish if they would make parts based on order at least they would make a bunch that would sit for several years then remake them when they get out of stock, I have been waiting for months for door handles from Dennis carpenter and still they are out of stock.
Now door handles are important for every truck.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 04:30 PM
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Here's an NOS 1956 mirror.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 04:34 PM
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The mirror on my 55 F350. You can clearly see Jim's '52 panel truck behind me at Truckstock.
 
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Mirrors on my 54.

 
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Do you have more info on those?
They are homemade.
 
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Originally Posted by Alblooki
I meant the 56 original oval one's, sadly they don't make the rectangular one's I wish if they would make parts based on order at least they would make a bunch that would sit for several years then remake them when they get out of stock, I have been waiting for months for door handles from Dennis carpenter and still they are out of stock.
The handles are in stock on a few other sites.
 
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Originally Posted by abe
Good luck! Nobody reproduces them even though I've emailed carpenters and others asking. I sent them the exploded diagram moon rizen posted above. If enough of us ask somebody might make them.
Still in my queue, Abe. Finding time is getting more difficult rather than easier.
 
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