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Ron McIntyre · 10-25-2024, 01:31 PM

Has anyone had the windshield mirror vibrate on a 1928 open vehicle that becomes useless when driving road speed Need advice. Thanks

David in San Antonio · 10-25-2024, 01:42 PM

My 1930 Roadster does this if the windshield (to which the mirror is attached) is propped open. Complete blur. When windshield is closed it’s no problem.

gdmn852 · 10-25-2024, 02:13 PM

Hello, have a 31 roadster, if top is off mirror shakes get a little if top is on , these open cars are a little flimsy.

nkaminar · 10-25-2024, 05:27 PM

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65 years ago there was an article in some magazine on how to read the reflection in the mirror due to vibration. There was a certain pattern for a loose rod, another for loose main bearings, etc. In retrospect, I think it was a joke.

10-25-2024, 01:31 PM	#1
Ron McIntyre Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 194	Mirror Vibration Has anyone had the windshield mirror vibrate on a 1928 open vehicle that becomes useless when driving road speed Need advice. Thanks

10-25-2024, 01:42 PM	#2
David in San Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 545	Re: Mirror Vibration My 1930 Roadster does this if the windshield (to which the mirror is attached) is propped open. Complete blur. When windshield is closed it’s no problem. __________________ David in San Antonio Late ‘30 Deluxe "Wretched Roadster" Alamo A’s Club

10-25-2024, 02:13 PM	#3
gdmn852 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erie Pa Posts: 962	Re: Mirror Vibration Hello, have a 31 roadster, if top is off mirror shakes get a little if top is on , these open cars are a little flimsy.

10-25-2024, 05:27 PM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,867	Re: Mirror Vibration Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 65 years ago there was an article in some magazine on how to read the reflection in the mirror due to vibration. There was a certain pattern for a loose rod, another for loose main bearings, etc. In retrospect, I think it was a joke. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.