Hello, I recently bought this cool 23 T bucket. I need you advice, I want to put a new mirror on each side but want a bolt on or clamp on style. i have seen several in photos. But I am having a hard time finding them online. Also has anybody made some from motorcycle mirrors and do you have any advice on this. Thanks in advance from a new T bucket owner.
Looking for T Bucket mirrors
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Gerry
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Antique Auto parts. New York is where got mine. Part# either T 7853B or 14094 from the box I got them in. Brass clamp on and big enough to see whats behind you. Pretty to boot
Gerry
"The Bat" out of hell
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Good looking T,
There a few def places ya can fine mirrors that clamp-on,but here's ;
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/5-Inch-Round-Outside-Mirrors,2972.html
Looking at the photo of your very nice T,I like the over all look,but there are a few things I'd work on if it were mine, it's just me maybe;front end arkerman and some brakes along with front tires that have some tread on the road vs round MC,and a steering wheel bigger then kiddycar size for better control also.
nice T!
I used 4" peep mirrors from Southern Rods and parts. #5002C 19.95 each. just drilled one hole in the windshield support and countersink into the back to avoid interference with the frame. round the edge of the mirror bracket slightly (it's stainless, not chrome) to conform to the post. you'll need to purchase an 1 1/4" stainless 10-32 screw to mount each mirror also.
Russ
I used 4" peep mirrors from Southern Rods and parts. #5002C 19.95 each. just drilled one hole in the windshield support and countersink into the back to avoid interference with the frame. round the edge of the mirror bracket slightly (it's stainless, not chrome) to conform to the post. you'll need to purchase an 1 1/4" stainless 10-32 screw to mount each mirror also.
Russ
LarryH
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I have those mirrors on my T-Bucket. They wouldn't clamp down tight enough to keep from falling off. I drilled and tapped a hole in the windshield frame so they wouldn't go bouncing down the freeway. They vibrate to the point of being useless on the highway.
EX JUNK
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Thanks, for the help. I will check into each of these options. Yes, I plan on doing disc all around and new tires are most likely something i will change as well.
Thanks again
Thanks again
Mine are Harley mirrors, with a couple of bolts.
I like the way you used the mirror mount stud to also mount the windshield frame. clean.
Russ
Thanks, I've since used stainless bolts so I can polish them.
fordsbyjay
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I used a 5" convex mirror from Grainger. It cost 8 bucks but doesn't stick out far enough to see right behind you. I just placed it under the windshield bolt. I just added one to the passenger side yesterday but it is not in the photo. They are nice for looking in your blind spot beside you without having to turn around.
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