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02-28-2017, 12:27 PM | #21 | |
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Re: CCPU Rear View Mirror
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Given the RGJS indicates late 1928 as the startup for the D-nuts, then there was an overlap of bracket usage. The cab of the vehicle determine which bracket was originally used. If it were up to me (which it was not), I would say that early 1929 was when the D-nuts started.
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02-28-2017, 12:41 PM | #22 |
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I see - not bad at all!
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02-28-2017, 12:43 PM | #23 |
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Ford didn't provide a over-the-hinge mirror bracket for the 82-A. The 82-B (starting June 1930) came with an over-the-hinge mirror bracket. Ford did have longer over-the-hinge brackets for the 82-B. I don't think anyone is making them.
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I also got the earlier bracket made the same way (see http://sell.aafords.com/aa-parts-for-sale/#82a-mbd1). These were only used for the AA's through February 1928. These brackets are almost never found at swap meets.
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11-06-2017, 08:46 AM | #27 |
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Re: CCPU Rear View Mirror
What is the preferred method for removal of the threaded bar that secures the mirror fasteners? I thought that mine was missing but it apparently dropped down when someone removed the sun visor.
I would like to remove this little part and recondition it. My top is off and I have open access to the RH and LH corners. I could remove the horizontal plate riveted to the top of the post but would prefer another method. Suggestions? Thanks |
11-11-2017, 09:27 AM | #28 |
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Re: CCPU Rear View Mirror
Normally the nut bar is welded inside the forward door post. If, for some reason, those welds fail the nut bar can drop down the door post behind the window escutcheon. In my particular case, the head of one of the 1/4x20 screws had been twisted off leaving the remainder in the nut bar. With that broken screw remaining in the bar, it was trapped by internal structure and could not slide down behind the escutcheon.
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11-11-2017, 10:58 AM | #29 | |
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I have made/replaced the tapping block used at the sun visor and also lower on the hinge pillar. As I recall, I held the tapping block in place with bolts before welding it to the inside of the pillar with a wire feed welder (not an easy place to weld).
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11-11-2017, 01:11 PM | #30 |
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The procedure that you outline is exactly what I did but I had to compromise on the lower weld as the bottom was not accessible. Poor welds is probably what contributed to so many failures but pushing hard on the screw heads during removal is also a factor. |
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11-12-2017, 12:50 PM | #32 |
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TRIVIA: The first "documented" use of a rear view mirror was on a YELLOW, 1912 Indy 500 race car
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11-12-2017, 03:10 PM | #34 |
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Here is my ‘29 with D inserts on both sides.
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11-12-2017, 06:09 PM | #35 |
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The on-hinge brackets used for the AA's are shown in the photo. For a 1930 A-chassis with an 82-B cab, bracket A-17741-B was used (top image in the photo).
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05-05-2022, 12:55 PM | #36 |
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What is the center to center measurements of your mirror mounting bracket? |
05-05-2022, 02:12 PM | #37 |
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Re: CCPU Rear View Mirror
This is an old discussion. But I'll throw this in for general interest. My early '31 CCPU has an original drivers side hinge mount mirror. The arm is 5.5" long. I have the original mirror, but replaced it with a new convex mirror for much improved visibility.
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05-05-2022, 11:28 PM | #38 |
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I changed mine out for convex mirrors as well. Bumped them up to 6" as well. Big improvement.
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05-06-2022, 08:07 AM | #39 | |
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charlesqtto, Sorry, I don't know what mirror bracket you are referring to? The measurements shown in the photo of response #35 above may answer your question. FYI — I do not have any of the mirror brackets shown in the photo to sell.
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Ditto
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