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02-21-2024, 12:15 AM | #1 |
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Outside rear view mirror question
On 1954 Mercuries, did the dealerships install the outside mirrors?? Or were they installed in the factory??
I have seen so many photos 54, 55, and 56 Mercuries that have no outside mirrors at all.
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02-21-2024, 02:03 PM | #2 |
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Re: Outside rear view mirror question
LOOK HERE Real Quick -
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=275766 BC 18402-A O/S MIRROR (ACCESSORY) 1954 MERC & LINC It seems they were DEALER INSTALLED and not a factory option.
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Re: Outside rear view mirror question
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02-22-2024, 02:50 PM | #4 |
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Re: Outside rear view mirror question
My 57 Skliner has the mirrors on the doors. They are not the big rectangular ones.
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02-22-2024, 03:37 PM | #5 |
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Re: Outside rear view mirror question
Think maybe 64 or 65 federal requirement. 65 for seat belts, 69 for 3 point belts 66 for reverse lamps. All Mustangs come with a mirror and belts. My 58 Ford had no mirror outside. Someone please correct dates if wrong.
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02-28-2024, 12:25 PM | #6 | |
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02-23-2024, 08:26 AM | #7 |
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Re: Outside rear view mirror question
Dug out an old pic of my 54 Merc hardtop and bought it new in November 54 and there is no mirrors on it. Don't remember if dealer ever ask if I wanted mirrors.
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02-23-2024, 08:40 AM | #8 |
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Re: Outside rear view mirror question
This is off the orginial subject but on the Mustang rear seat belts became standard in 66.
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02-23-2024, 01:07 PM | #9 |
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Re: Outside rear view mirror question
Good to know, probably saved them a million dollars.
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