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Darren Otey · 03-19-2018, 11:10 PM

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?

Tom Wesenberg · 03-20-2018, 05:59 AM

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.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-20-2018, 07:18 AM

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

1931 flamingo · 03-20-2018, 12:57 PM

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.
Paul in CT

Bert's, Snyders, Bratton's, Mike's Affordable

KGBnut · 03-24-2018, 07:37 AM

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

CHuDWah · 03-24-2018, 04:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KGBnut

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

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.

1930-Pickup · 03-24-2018, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KGBnut

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

It's my understanding that light commercial trucks did not have a factory center mirror.

03-19-2018, 11:10 PM	#1
Darren Otey Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: KY Posts: 15	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?

03-20-2018, 05:59 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	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.

03-20-2018, 07:18 AM	#3
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	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 __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

03-20-2018, 12:57 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	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. Paul in CT Bert's, Snyders, Bratton's, Mike's Affordable

03-24-2018, 07:37 AM	#5
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	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 __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets. Last edited by KGBnut; 03-24-2018 at 07:48 AM.

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