Rearview mirrors for 1931 S/W Town Sedan (160B)
 

Has anyone with a 1931 S/W Town Sedan been able to get rearview mirrors for the sides? Whenever I look them up through the parts dealers, they have hinge mirrors and clip mirrors that all basically say that they will fit any enclosed Model A EXCEPT for the S/W. Why is that? What have you been able to use? I'm going to need to have some.

Thanks, as always, in advance!

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did you try looking for one that fits 32's? I think that would be a better fit if such a thing exists

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Peep mirrors mounted on the door edge.
Paul in CT

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Couldn't get the peep mirrors on the top door edge of the 160B to angle properly on passenger side. I have period draft side glass with the clip ons , similar to windwings which work.. The 160B hinges have a larger dia. hinge pin but possibly can shim and/or modify the hinge mirrors to fit ?? The V8 mirrors fit a 2 1/4" hinge.

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Call Steve at Bert's Model A in Denver, he has a mirror that works, and will sell you the correct hinge pin needed. I found that I use a stick on convex mirror over the added mirror on the passenger side and found the sightline greatly increased for my safety.

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Good advice Mark. "Call Steve at Bert's...." (I purchased mine there.)
Good Day!

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I used 2-30/31 pickup hinge mirror brackets on my SWTS. The hinge pin on the SW sedans are larger than the rest of the model A bodies, so you will have to drill the hinge holes in the mirror bracket larger. A longer pin for the door hinge and the mirror bracket are hard to find. I painted my brackets black and the mirror heads are chrome. I like the look and they work well.

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Rivco....not familiar with Model A.....are your hinges visible when the door is closed?
If possible list a pic of the door and hinges....I may have a solution

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Also, body very similar to a 32, try some V8 advertisers. FWIW
Paul in CT I had a 32 4dr 52 years ago but can't remember if it had outside mirror(s).

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Am I correct in saying that the top hinge IS NOT visible ? It that's the case my solution won't work on your car

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Hi all - sorry for not getting back but I've been ill. Yes, the top hinge is visible and sticks out a little from the car. I'm going to try to upload a pic of it.

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I will also call the others as mentioned. I'm glad I posted - I wasn't aware that this body was that similar to the 32s. That's another good idea! Thanks much!

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Rivco....did you solve your mirror issue ?

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The attached article appeared in the Victoria Bustle. It is how outside mirrors are attached to a Victoria.

Tom Endy

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Hi Tiger.1000 and Tom - No, I haven't found anything yet and am getting discouraged. The thought of having to drill something on a pristine car does nothing for me (my motto is, if it has to look nice, I don't do it). That said, if I do find something, I'll let you know. But something will have to give. Having one small mirror in the car is very troublesome.

Re: Rearview mirrors for 1931 S/W Town Sedan (160B)
 

A 28/29 hinge mirror fit my late s/w just fine
JB

Re: Rearview mirrors for 1931 S/W Town Sedan (160B)
 

Where do you find just a 28/29 mirror?

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Any of the major vendors will have them.
jb