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Hi
Can anyone give me references on Cliff's Classic Chevrolet Parts from Portland OR for resilvering an rear clock mirror for an 1932 Chevrolet at the original spec.?

Vacuum sealed aluminum (which is the same process used on headlight reflectors) can also be used as a replacement for re-silvering mirrors.

Where do you get vacuum sealed aluminum process on glass done at.

UVIRA used to re-coat mirrors in vacuum sealed aluminum along with their headlight reflector process. Don't know if they currently still do the mirrors or not. Here is their contact information:

UVIRA: Phone, (541) 956-6880 · Address. 310 Pleasant Valley Rd; Merlin, Oregon 97532

If non concours restoration is acceptable, on u-tube a few years ago was a video of a home style resilvering method for mirrors. For an inside mirror that is just used to determine if something or someone is behind you it should be fine. If you don't like it I think it can be stripped off and taken to a professional.

I tried that Spray paint method once and I had to restrip the mirror again which was no problem. You could see yourself but not clear.

Seeing to the rear in the vehicle is very important so you need to get the mirror reflection as clear as possible.

I tried to take a silvered mirror and make a round area on the end that the clock sits behind........I had trouble getting silvering off the surface , just did not work properly.

Then went to store for men who love cars >>>>>>>>>>>>>>EBAY USA and found a ford seller who had the clock mirror glass only and bought it, placed my clock behind it and its still in use 10 years later .

I bought one , non gm clock face, for my 35 chev phaeton last fall and installed it. looks great and best of all, clock works on the stem wind setup.

mike

Thank you very much for the informations.
Henri

Finding a just the mirror for a clock mirror is almost impossible. I have looked and have never been able to locate one. They are probably out there but finding is difficult.

does the clock MIRROR FACE have a round or square clear area in it.????

Searched ebay earlier and found model A OR 32-36 ford ones listed with ROUND CLEAR AREA IN MIRROR.

stuff is out there if your prepared to search and just not throw hands in the air and say, theres none out there.

MIKE...........

Hello
The clear area part is round. I have the original mirror that has a groove in the back to center the clock properly however the mirror has to be re-silvered. Also I have the original Phiney Walker clock completely restored for this mirror. I found on the internet somes places that do this kind of work and I would like to know if someone can recommend me a particular place.
Regards

clock easily attaches to the mirror with small clips over the top and bottom , just take your time correctly align them, then tighten the screws.

The ford repo glass works great, I have it 2 times, looks same to me.

The main mounting bracket same thing.

Anybody who fixes antique clocks, and they ( the people ) area getting rare. I found a local guy who did it first one. 2nd one talked to a jeweler who he trusted and sent it out to be repaired..
You should be able to locate a close to home repair person without shipping it anywhere

both work great.

mike

Here's an original for sale.
https://vccachat.org/ubbthreads.php/topics/386735/Clock_Mirror_and_Bracket#Post386735

Thank you M. Barker, I have send my mirror for resilvering.

I also did that a few years ago (resilvered) and was totally happy with the results.

duhen and Bill, where did you get your mirrors resilvered, Cliff's Classic Chevrolet Parts?

Thanks, Dean

Hi
I sent mine to: Inman Historic Interiors inc.IOWA. Its website is explicit.
Henri