VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1945 AND EARLIER 1929-1932 Hinge Mirrors for 1929-1932 [Side view Mirrors]

looking at the latest email from TFS i saw these hinge mirrors and wondered if anyone on here has them or anything similar. i know the few times i have driven my car i thought how nice it would be to have a side view mirror. that way i would feel safer and be able to see around me a little more.

I thought this looked interesting but wondered about the angle and vibration?

I have seen a couple aftermarket mirrors that clipped onto the drivers sunvisor at the far left end and were angled to see down the side of the car. I figure when I get to this point I might experiment with something that looks period correct and is small to see if a visor position will work rather than damage paint on the exterior. They make small bicycle mirrors and even some that clip to your glasses so figure there must be a way in a 2 door car...

Looking at pictures of restored 29s I saw at least a half dozen different styles, however most seem to clamp either to the top of the door or the front sheet metal. I bought a couple from GW that mount on the front hinge. They have a pin which replaces the top hinge pin, however, the pin is .238" diameter, so I will have to machine a sleeve to make them work. They would be removable if needed but the disadvantage is the two small set screws that would damage the paint on the hinge.

Jerry, I recently bought The Filling Station's straight arm side mirror (# VT-32) for my '32. Very nice quality plating and easy to install. I did need to install a spacer due to my shorter hinges. It provides the essential side view that the pretty but not practical side mount mirrors do not.

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Mooneyes Speed Shop California company makes many different styles of side mirrors! This is my Swan Style SST 4 inch mirrors mounted to my body just under my square windshield post on both sides of my 34 Holden Roadster! Plus I reshaped the SST arms to fit my car better! Hey in my book safety is always FIRST!

Does it use set screws ? I saw some that look like the one Bearsfan posted above and the directions say to drill a hole thru the sheet metal over the hinge so the set screws can be secured to the hinge.

That looks like the ones I got from Gary W. Did you put one on the passenger side also? Was the pin .238" diameter? I didn't mount mine because the hinge pin measures .345" and I would need a sleeve.

There is no sheet metal over the hinge on the 29. The mirrors from Gary do have small set screws.

My mirror has 2 set screws but only one grabbed fully due to the shorter, but stock, hinge length of approx 1 and 3/4". The hinge pin diameter measured 11/32". No sleeve needed, the new pin fit fine. I just added a spacer on the bottom to take up the space and make it look cleaner.

I didn't drill any holes into the hinge for the set screws but simply tightened them down through the paint. Seems snug enough.

wonder if you could put a rubber cap on the tip of the set screw, or maybe use that tool dip rubber to coat the tip. that way you could minimize the damage ??

also use either flat nose set screw or a dog point, they would be easier to cap or coat. i would NOT use pointed (cone tip) or knurled tipped ones.

Roara I am curious how the mirrors you used attached to the body. I do like the looks of them.

Thanks Steve yes they do have the old school clean vintage look ! These are also on Speedway Motor for $40 each side! Plus some pictures! Rory
Here is the description:
DETAILS
Overall Diameter: 4.00"
Base Length: 2.25"
Base Height: 1.25"
Arm Length: 5.50"
Material Type: Stainless Steel
Finish: Polished
Sold in Quantity: Each
MFG. Part #: 91051260-R

Our stainless steel bolt-on Swan Neck is a sleek addition to any street rod. The mirror measures 4" O.D. and includes a rubber mounting pad to protect your paint. Choose Left hand (driver side) or Right hand (passenger side).

Mirror Diameter: 4"
Arm Length: 5-1/2"
Base of Mirror: 2.25" x 1.25"
Mount Stud: 5/16"-18 thread with nut/washer
Mount Stud Length: 3/4"
Also includes a 2nd alignment stud which is 10-32 x 3/4" long
Second stud prevents mirror base from rotating without excessive over tightening
NOTE: The first photo is the left hand mirror shown from the back

Thanks for posting but I don'r see any way of mounting them on my 32 without taking the door apart which is not going to happen.

thsoe look like a 2 stud mount. locate drill hole, then bolt on with rubber gasket provided. one stud to secure mirror to car, one to prevent rolling/twisting.

Steve here is a picture of a 32 Chevrolet with the side mirrors attached to the door! Plus just a thought maybe you could add the Swan Style side mirrors to your upper outside cowl area! Just some thoughts! Rory

Yea I just might have to do that. Not anxious to poke holes in the sheet metal but the inside mirror is close to useless and at my age (75) the old noggin doesn't turn as it used to. Not a problem here in the sticks but some of the six cylinder tour areas are a challenge.