1953-56 telescoping mirrors
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1953-56 telescoping mirrors
What ever happened to the telescoping or "stick" mirrors that were attached to the doors on the 53-56 trucks? I've heard them called trailor mirrors also. I've looked all over for one for my stock 56 but nothing. I guess everyone pitched them and got the fancy short chrome sets. If anyone comes across one or a source of one could you please let me know.
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Tuned
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They show up on ebay about once a year. I have 2 NOS for my 56 some day
when it gets restored. The last two I saw on ebay, I bid $200 each and still got
outbid at the last second. You don't see them often, but they are hot items
when you do. Good luck.
Don
when it gets restored. The last two I saw on ebay, I bid $200 each and still got
outbid at the last second. You don't see them often, but they are hot items
when you do. Good luck.
Don
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From: Simi Valley, CA
There were myriad types of these mirrors offered 1953/66, some telescope, some do not, some have larger heads than others. Some 1957/66's have a 3rd "Steady-Rest" arm.
1953/56's AFAIK were painted black, while 1957/66's were painted white.
The following three mirrors are listed in the 1948/56 Ford Truck Parts Catalog-Final Edition 1964.
B3TZ17696B .. Telescope Type Outside Mirror / Right/Left is the same / Mirror Head approx. 6" / Obsolete
No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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Pictured in post #3: B6TZ17696A .. Telescope Type Outside Mirror / Right/Left is the same / Mirror head approx. 5" / Obsolete
KLIMESH MOTOR SALES in Calmar IA has ONE = 563-562-3241.
No other Ford Dealer, no obsolete parts vendor has any.
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B8TZ17696B .. NON Telescope Outside Mirror / Right/Left is the same / Mirror Head approx. 6" / Obsolete
No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
If interested in the 1957/66 types, I may be able to find some NOS. Last year I found two white telescoping mirrors w/5" x 8" mirror heads for an FTE member with a 1963 F100.
A Ford Dealer in KS had two, he bought both of them. The dealer charged him ... $17.50 EACH! Don't expect to pay this same 'low buck' price from other sources...this member got a roaring bargain.
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