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I currently have a chrome clamp on mirror for my 23 roadster, but it constantly scratches up the windshield post. I thought about getting one that screwed to the post but I'm afraid if it's bumped, it'll damage the post. I guess I could live with the clamp mirror but I can't stomach the chrome and they don't seem to make a black one. Is there a source for a black hinged type mirror that looks period correct?
Thanks!

The best mirrors I've found are sold by Antique Motor Sports in La Habra, CA. They attach to the hinge screws of open cars, and they wiggle much less than others so you can actually see out of them. They are available in black, brass, or chrome. http://www.antiquetmotorsports.com/

On the runabout I use the clamp-on mirror sold by the parts dealers because I got it cheap in a pile of auction stuff. I pad the clamp with a bit of old inner tube to save the paint. Does it jiggle? Sure. This is a Model T. Does it jiggle so much that I can't see what's behind me? Nope.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNhMiW67cmw The camera is rather unsteady, as I was shooting one-handed while driving.


On the touring I have an old windshield mirror, also from a bunch of auction plunder.

I think new glass for it was $2 or $3. I made the clamp from a piece of electrical conduit, again with an inner tube pad to save the paint. No holes needed.

I made this mirror mount to eliminate the clamp on tubing problem.
It is explained in this discussion along with some other options.
Rich
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I have the same side mirrors attached to the windshield frame. The factory bracket was so flimsy that it was useless, so, I cut 1/8 inch brass plate to put inside of the original holder one for each side and now it is nice and sturdy. Also have an old piece of water hose under the clamp to keep from scratching the frame. I do like the bracket that rich made but i have no access to a lathe to make the fancy parts. Frank

You can make a very stable bracket out of electrical conduit. You will need a little bit longer bolt that goes thru the lamp and bracket.

Clever mount there, Dell !

I agree with Mike Walker. The mirrors made by Antique T Motor Sports are the best.

One of my T’s had the type in Steve Jelf’s picture. No matter what, I was never able to get it tight enough to stop moving around without causing damage to the windshield frame. I tried a piece of rubber as well with no luck. Best thing I did was to take it off and replace it with one from Antique T Motor Sports.

I totally agree with Mike and Ed.
I purchased a set from Bill a few years ago at Chickasha. Well worth the dough.