36 passenger side mirror

[mrtexas]

Finally a passenger side mirror that works. A forum member gave me the idea. I took the mirror head off a hinge mirror and fabricated the new mirror arm. I drilled two holes in the top hinge. Left is painting it.

[Ken Bull]

I wonder if an AACA judge will notice the modification?

[ford38v8]

I just don't understand why an off-the-shelf hinge mirror wouldn't give the same results?

[mrtexas]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

I just don't understand why an off-the-shelf hinge mirror wouldn't give the same results?

Passenger side mirror is about 6 inches behind the driver side mirror to be usable.

[mrtexas]

Originally Posted by Ken Bull

I wonder if an AACA judge will notice the modification?

Think they'e notice the front disc brakes, modern radio(hidden in 36 radio box), self cancelling turn signals, 40 wheels, and Mitchell overdrive?

[blucar]

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I guess some people just like to re-invent the wheel.. Can't understand why a conventional hinge pin mirror, or a VW hinge pin mirror, with a truck "fish-eye" convex mirror glued over the original mirror, would not have done the same thing without bolting the mirror to the hinge..
I have the accessory "swan" type of mirrors on my '39 conv,t, could not see de-diddely on the right side. Purchased 3.75" convex "fish-eye" mirror, stripped off the double sided tape, applied "Goop" clear glue on the mirror and stuck same to the wan mirror.. The vision on the right side is now 100% plus, and you have to look close to see the added mirror...
I've done this type of a mirror modification to right had mirrors for several years.

[Tom Morookian]

$19 solution

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONVEX-4-PEE...item519d26fbf7

[40cpe]

Those 4" convex mirrors are great. They have enough convex to give a good field of vision, but not enough to distort the image as do the stick on mirrors I have seen.

[blucar]

I have never had a problem with the "fish-eye" convex mirrors, that is once I learned that if I can see daylight between an object and my fender, etc. I have plenty of side clearance..
I guess I should add that I have driven high profile RV's and/or trucks for the past thirty plus years, you learn to trust your mirrors, in lieu of looking over your shoulder while driving in heavy traffic and/or backing up..
I use to own a rather large company that had a fleet of large trucks, amongst other things I was the safety officer for the company.. From time to time I would take drivers out for road tests, I also gave the driving tests to new applicants. Any drive that looked over their shoulder when backing up, or changing lanes, I down rated.
I do know that the CA DMV driving test requires that drivers look over their shoulder (s) prior to backing and/or lane changes.. During the few driving tests given to me by the DMV during the past 30 years, I always inform the examiner that I generally use the mirrors in lieu of turning my head, taking my eyes off of the road to look over my shoulder..

[tiger.1000]

Mr Texas,

Don't let 'em put you down. My comments are....I would have used a slightly less obtrusive mirror head
and a less severe radius on the arm.

It took me more than one attempt to get it right but when it is right it's far superior to any after-market product

[dick lyons]

guys, I just got a wide angle clip on mirror and put it on my stock one,(48)and moved them on the swivel to the right a little and I can see anything coming on my blind side. works good and it was cheap. I think 16 bucks.

[tiger.1000]

There is a BIG problem with convex "wide angle" mirrors. They make objects appear further away than they actually are ! Surely you want to know what is REALLY going on behind you and not having a goldfish view ?

[mrtexas]

Originally Posted by Tom Morookian

$19 solution

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONVEX-4-PEE...item519d26fbf7

Solution other than for a woodie door. I didn't want to make holes in the wood.

[mrtexas]

Originally Posted by tiger.1000

Mr Texas,

Don't let 'em put you down. My comments are....I would have used a slightly less obtrusive mirror head
and a less severe radius on the arm.

It took me more than one attempt to get it right but when it is right it's far superior to any after-market product

Originally Posted by ford38v8

I just don't understand why an off-the-shelf hinge mirror wouldn't give the same results?

The unique woodie hinge pin puts the standard hinge pin mirror way too far forward. I bought and tried that route first.