26 outside mirror question

[Steve Thomas]

I'm a newbe on the T's. just bought a 26 touring. I am blind in on eye so I must have an outside mirror for my Indiana driver's license restriction. I purchased the heave mirror bracket from Snyder's that is different per year. I however cannot find the correct mounting holes for this bracket. Thus do I have a different year windshield? I thought about the clamp on style. But everyone say the vibrate badly and you can not see out of them. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thx Steve

[DanTreace]

Haven't used that style before. But have a pair of Antique Motor Sport mirrors on the '27 touring.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-T-Ford-r ... =914103218


http://www.antiquetmotorsports.com/home


The curved mount is very secure on the stanchion, and mirror head is nice size. Did replace the Phillips screws on the mirror head with single slot as a bit anal about modern fasteners on the Ford

Found with the top up, the arm a bit short, so added a 3' flat bar extension for the mirror head. Rather stable for T, but the mirror picture will distort with the normal shake the T provides at certain speeds!

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[EricMac]

You have to replace the stud used for the lower windshield half with a longer version (maybe 3/4 inch longer). The bracket mounts counterintuitively, upside down. It is held in place with the lower windshield wing nut. I took mine off my car when I showed it for the Grand National. Sorry, but I don't have a photo of it in place on my car. Send me an email if you need any guidance. All the best.