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Brian T · 06-03-2014, 01:47 PM

There was a discussion not long ago about being able to see what is going on behind when backing up or driving, my question is as any one tried a rear view camera setup to get better vision than a couple of mirrors, there is a wide range of these available price wise and I am sure in quality, any comments if you have used them.
Thanks Brian T.

CarlG · 06-03-2014, 02:27 PM

One of our guys has one on his '31 Fordor. Never did work quite right, I think for a combination of reasons which most likely involved the fact that it was "cheap" to begin with, as well as placement of the camera which was hung off the RH taillight.

I think if a descent camera were properly installed it would work just fine. My Son's business installs these type cameras in motor homes with a great deal of success. No reason why they wouldn't work in a Model A.

MikeK · 06-03-2014, 04:31 PM

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One concern is the radio frequency (RF) noise from a Model A unshielded ignition system. It may run havoc with the picture on some units, not others. Here is a case where actual 'sperience on an A is beneficial. I know the camera that lights up through the rear view mirror of the wife's Escape is the only thing that keeps her from bashing the A's, the workbench, the walls, and me in the garage. The aftermarket types come wired, wireless, and with cameras of widely varying fields of view- from 60 degrees to a very wide 120. Good luck. When you find the perfect one that works well in an A let us know! I want one too, but like you, don't want to buy a dozen to find the gem.

06-03-2014, 01:47 PM	#1
Brian T Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 1,377	Rear view vision There was a discussion not long ago about being able to see what is going on behind when backing up or driving, my question is as any one tried a rear view camera setup to get better vision than a couple of mirrors, there is a wide range of these available price wise and I am sure in quality, any comments if you have used them. Thanks Brian T. __________________ Nothing can be made foolproof, ---- fools are ingenious bastards. Last edited by Brian T; 06-03-2014 at 01:53 PM. Reason: added text

06-03-2014, 02:27 PM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Rear view vision One of our guys has one on his '31 Fordor. Never did work quite right, I think for a combination of reasons which most likely involved the fact that it was "cheap" to begin with, as well as placement of the camera which was hung off the RH taillight. I think if a descent camera were properly installed it would work just fine. My Son's business installs these type cameras in motor homes with a great deal of success. No reason why they wouldn't work in a Model A. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

06-03-2014, 04:31 PM	#3
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Rear view vision Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) One concern is the radio frequency (RF) noise from a Model A unshielded ignition system. It may run havoc with the picture on some units, not others. Here is a case where actual 'sperience on an A is beneficial. I know the camera that lights up through the rear view mirror of the wife's Escape is the only thing that keeps her from bashing the A's, the workbench, the walls, and me in the garage. The aftermarket types come wired, wireless, and with cameras of widely varying fields of view- from 60 degrees to a very wide 120. Good luck. When you find the perfect one that works well in an A let us know! I want one too, but like you, don't want to buy a dozen to find the gem.