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#933551 04/06/2013 10:58 PM
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I made some mirror brackets tonight that I think I like. Used 1/2" rod and rolled them to have an arch. Used the top hinge bolt and drilled two other holes above the window on the door.

http://s1006.photobucket.com/user/r...1274_zpsd7ad4f06.jpg.html?sort=3&o=7

Seems to match the lines of the truck ok....


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I LIKE that design! i LIKE the way you brought the two (top-door),brackets together,eliminating the need for a stabilizer-bar! Looks like something a "big truck",(I.E.) White,I.H.C., Diamond T.,etc,would have used,(different mirror-head,of course),for that time-period. Nice job!

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It looks like a twist on the set up that came on my 40 coe. I haven't filled the two holes in the top of my driver side door yet. I think you just gave me an idea for my coe.

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Ditto, nice job! Looks like it could be period correct. I may do something simular as well, but with a round mirror? You know what they say about copying?

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Great job! Looks good. I have just removed the (farmers mirrors) from mine: The long rectanglar ones with a bunch of rods. My truck looks smaller now. I would like some opnions on what to do. Im keeping it all original and would like other opinions as to whether I should keep them or do something like RDomeck?
What is that mirror from that you used? Thanks.

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Mc Master number 9208T36. $18 each. I guess I went withe the rectangle ones because that is what was on it. I didn't really find a round one that I liked and I order from McMaster daily so it seemed an easy choice!

I maybe had two hours total in making these and I could always scerw on another mirror head if I find one I like better.

Thanks all for the kind words.


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Nice curves, and it flows well to.


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