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03-19-2018, 11:10 PM | #1 |
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1931 Model A Deluxe coupe
Hello. I am new to the Model A car, and restoring it. The above listing is my car. Does this car have a rear view mirror? If so does anyone have any suggestions on it?
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03-20-2018, 05:59 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1931 Model A Deluxe coupe
One book every owner should have is the Restoration Guidelines available from the parts houses.
Yes, your coupe should have a mirror inside and mounted about the center of the wood header. |
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03-20-2018, 07:18 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1931 Model A Deluxe coupe
TRIVIA: The FIRST, documented use of a rear view mirror was on a funny looking, YELLOW Race Car, in the FIRST Indy 500 Race, in 1912!---"Maybe" to look for falling off parts???-LOL & LOL
Bill Lookinback
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03-20-2018, 12:57 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1931 Model A Deluxe coupe
Do yourself a favor and order some catalogs from a few different vendors. A wealth of info and pictures, exploded drawings and descriptions in them.
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03-24-2018, 07:37 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1931 Model A Deluxe coupe
I believe that all Model As came with a center rearview mirror, but no side mirrors. Those were an after-market accessory.
And Bill is right. It was Ray Harroun in the Marmon Wasp. He put it on there to eliminated the need for a 'co-driver/mechanic' who was really mostly an on-board spotter. I agree, you should get the books. They are well-worth it. Ken
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Re: 1931 Model A Deluxe coupe
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Most passenger cars had no side mirror but there are exceptions (e.g., Town Car). Most, if not all, commercial A and AA had side mirrors. |
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03-24-2018, 04:50 PM | #7 | |
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