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Anyone using this mirror?

Post by Don ellis » Tue Aug 13, 2024 7:55 pm

Is anyone using this mirror? It looks pretty good but I’m tired of throwing money away on stuff that doesn’t work. I figured I would ask.
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by Ed Fuller » Tue Aug 13, 2024 8:13 pm

In my opinion, they are the best mirror money can buy for a T.

I have them on two of my T’s and they are great!


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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by John kuehn » Tue Aug 13, 2024 8:24 pm

I bought a mirrow and mount from Snyder’s. They have them that are heavily made and STEADY. The mounting is what makes it steady and it doesn’t vibarate or shake. It makes all the difference. The one that’s posted looks to be heavily made and that will make a difference in quality.


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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by mtntee20 » Tue Aug 13, 2024 10:19 pm

Gentlemen, I have looked in Snyder's, Lang's, and on eBay and am unable to find this model mirror. Everything I am coming up with is either stamped steel or will not work clamping on the windshield pillar. I have a C-cab and currently have clamp on mirrors that will NOT stay in place no matter how tight I get them.

A model number or manufacturer would help me a lot.

Thank You, I sincerely appreciate your help.
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by ForestAcres » Tue Aug 13, 2024 11:29 pm

Installed one on my 1918 touring car. After years of frustration with a mirror from Lang's, this one worked fantastic! Stays in position and isn't vibrating so bad you can't see traffic behind you.


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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by Jim Bowery » Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:42 am

I have this mirror on 2 cars and am very pleased with them.
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by Loftfield » Wed Aug 14, 2024 7:47 am

Been using that style in brass for years. Excellent in that they are steady. Only drawback is that a lock washer is required or the screw into the windshield post comes loose, requires finding a machine screw just 1/4 inch longer, not easy in brass.


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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by John kuehn » Wed Aug 14, 2024 8:56 am

The open windshield mirrow I bought for my 21 Touring is not stamped steel but a piece of 1/2” piece of steel rod that attaches to the windshield hinge bolts and does not clamp on. It’s rock solid and a really stable mirrow. It bolts on like the one pictured. If I remember I bought some longer slot head bolts to attach it. Snyder’s website says they are temporary out of stock on some models of their rear view mirrows


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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by Don ellis » Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:09 am

Well I’ll soon find out, I ordered it. I’ll let you know how it goes.

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Post by Oldav8tor » Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:39 am

Don, I have two of the mirrors in question - Like you I've tried the clamp-on type and been unhappy with them. What I can say is that these shake the least of any mirror I've seen. I am very happy with them.
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by John Codman » Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:58 am

Thanks for the responses to Don's OP. I have had the same question and will order one soon.


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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by mtntee20 » Wed Aug 14, 2024 11:14 am

Gentlemen, Thank You ALL! I will be joining the "mirror club" and getting rid of the mirrors I have now.

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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by DanTreace » Wed Aug 14, 2024 6:07 pm

Get pair of those mirrors, they fit great on '26-'27 stanchions, two of them work well on the touring, after adding just a tad more length to the arm with a strap of steel, for clearing the windwings. ;)


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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by Norman Kling » Wed Aug 14, 2024 8:14 pm

I have one with after market wind wings on it and a mirror will not fit. I fashioned a rod which mounts on the side of the post with a Harley Davidson mirror. This is on a 26 Roadster.
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by Tmooreheadf » Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:19 pm

These work really well! No more seeing 6 cars in the mirror when there is actually only one!

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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by 1925 Touring » Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:11 pm

Could someone please post a link or something that points out the best available mirror on langs or snyders, like the one on this subject? I would like to buy 1 or 2 for my 22 touring and font know what one to get. I would like to see only 1 or 2 cars in the place of 6!
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by TXGOAT2 » Thu Aug 15, 2024 10:44 am

A mirror vibration damper would be nice.... Engineers?

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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by DanTreace » Thu Aug 15, 2024 11:30 am

1925 Touring wrote:
Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:11 pm
Could someone please post a link or something that points out the best available mirror on langs or snyders, like the one on this subject? I would like to buy 1 or 2 for my 22 touring and font know what one to get. I would like to see only 1 or 2 cars in the place of 6!


https://www.antiquetmotorsports.com

Home page for mfg of the mirror shown in these posts, you can contact from site or go to link on the home page to its eBay store.
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by Oldav8tor » Thu Aug 15, 2024 11:34 am

I've emailed the guy who makes the mirrors in question and will report back if he replies. One listing I found says "Permanently Closed" so we may be out of luck. I also found this listing for an ebay store - worth a try. <https://www.ebay.com/str/antique-t-motor-sports-llc> If he did quit business perhaps an opportunity for another entrepreneur.

FWIW, a friend of mine made his own mirror mounts by splitting a piece of tubing that had an ID that conformed with the windshield, welding a piece of tapered piece of flat stock and a gusset to it and voila! A nice, firm, mirror mount. He's building a Depot Hack body so he made them a little longer.

If I were to build such mounts from scratch, I'd make the arms a little longer too. When I have the top up on my touring I don't have as clear a view using them as when the top is down. Of course, it was worse with the clamp-on types. They had even shorter arms. I compensate by having a Model A type mirror strapped to the spare tire which rides on the left hand running board.

I've attached a photo of my friend's home-made solution. They certainly were a lot cheaper than the ones under discussion.
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by John kuehn » Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:47 pm

Here’s the stable mirror mount I got from Snyder’s for my 21 Touring. These you buy the mirror separate. Snyder’s has mirrors also. I got their 5” mirror to match the one I already had. The one I had was the one that was in my Grandfathers Coupe I inherited. I’m glad I saved it when I did. I think of him when I see it on the car. I got the correct mirror for the 24 Coupe when I restored it several years ago. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/sear ... cht=Mirror
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by speedytinc » Thu Aug 15, 2024 2:11 pm

Don ellis wrote:
Tue Aug 13, 2024 7:55 pm
Is anyone using this mirror? It looks pretty good but I’m tired of throwing money away on stuff that doesn’t work. I figured I would ask.
Thanks
These mirrors are excellent. You can actually see with them without the vibration.
First thing, before mounting.......... put a little effort into replacing the 3 Phillips screws with slotted!!!!

These are Bill Bohlin made mirrors. Available in polished aluminum, brass & black.
Others have provided links to his ebay store & direct web site.

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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by 1925 Touring » Thu Aug 15, 2024 2:27 pm

DanTreace wrote:
Thu Aug 15, 2024 11:30 am
1925 Touring wrote:
Wed Aug 14, 2024 10:11 pm
Could someone please post a link or something that points out the best available mirror on langs or snyders, like the one on this subject? I would like to buy 1 or 2 for my 22 touring and font know what one to get. I would like to see only 1 or 2 cars in the place of 6!


https://www.antiquetmotorsports.com

Home page for mfg of the mirror shown in these posts, you can contact from site or go to link on the home page to its eBay store.
Thank you Mr Treace!
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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by John Codman » Fri Aug 16, 2024 10:28 am

I would buy one, but Snyders says that the arm for the late Model Ts are out of stock. I don't know if Lang's mirrors are the same one.


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Re: Anyone using this mirror?

Post by Don ellis » Sat Aug 17, 2024 4:59 pm

I have to say I like it. Vibration is minimal and it looks right. It will look better after I change these Phillips head screws and paint the bolts. Very satisfied.
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