geopcanuk Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 After getting frustrated with trying to locate the elusive passenger side mirror bracket for my '49,I made an attempt (with help) at a fabrication.This became a project for myself, a professor and his students and to be honest,I really couldn't have done this without the great shop and expertise available. 1...Drew a template of the back of an existing mirror bracket and then simply turned it over for the opposite effect. 2...Then made another template of the sides and attached with tape and redrew a new template.Here we were able to cut out a working piece of sheet metal. 3...Next,using the cardboard template,it was time to make a die in order to have something to bang on. 4...Once the die was cut and formed,we placed the sheet metal on top and began to bang away. Really enjoyed seeing it all taking shape.All I should have to do now is drill a few holes,paint and see how it mounts in place. George Quote
Reg Evans Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 Hey, nice work. Now, can you mass produce them ? Quote
48Dodger Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 Wow....beautiful. I'll buy a copy of the pattern. 48D Quote
Bob_Koch Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 Great job. I love the creativity that gets demonstrated on this forum Quote
Merle Coggins Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 I'm waiting on pins and needles to hear how functional that mirror will be. If it works out well I'll be standing in line with the rest of them for a copy. Merle Quote
John Mathias Posted April 21, 2011 Report Posted April 21, 2011 Has anyone heard if the finished bracket came out OK or works?? Quote
ggdad1951 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Posted April 22, 2011 get the plans to a local VO-TEC and have them make them for projects and sell them for funding! Quote
geopcanuk Posted April 23, 2011 Author Report Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) Has anyone heard if the finished bracket came out OK or works?? Yes,I have finished the mirror bracket.Have had it painted except for the mirror and is now mounted on the truck.I'll take some pics tomorrow. Here are some pics of the installed RH mirror bracket.Still needs a little paint touch up on nuts/bolts etc.It works just fine except the only problem is that the 5"mirror is to small and is difficult to see objects without leaning to the right a bit while driving.But hey,that's part of the fun.I could go with larger mirrors but I would like to keep the truck as original as possible.So,if anyone is interested in mass producing these and has the tools/expertise,I'll gladly lend the dye mould and roughly drawn templates. George Edited April 23, 2011 by geopcanuk Quote
John Mathias Posted April 23, 2011 Report Posted April 23, 2011 Thanks for the follow-up, it looks great! You did a very nice job. I wouldn't be able to get them mass produced, but would I be able to purchase a copy of the plans or drawings? Quote
Merle Coggins Posted April 23, 2011 Report Posted April 23, 2011 Looks good, but how useful is the mirror? It looks to be a bit low to be able to see it well from the left side. I've often thought about that. If I'm sitting on the right side of my truck and look over to the driver's side mirror I can't see much of it. Merle Quote
geopcanuk Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Posted April 24, 2011 You're right Merle,it is a little bit of a strain to see whats happening from the drivers side with that 5"mirror as well as it's position.But I think with a little modification and maybe a bit larger mirror,the rear vision would be a lot better.I kinda like it as is,but that's just by choice. And John,the only drawings are what you see on the original post...ie cardboard cutouts.I can scan them and send them to you if you like.I'm working on finding someone that will punch out a few if these...I'll keep you posted. Quote
Jim Gaspard Posted April 24, 2011 Report Posted April 24, 2011 Put me on the list to buy a set. They look great. Quote
1952 Fargo Posted April 25, 2011 Report Posted April 25, 2011 Roberts has a nice mirror bracket for a '39 to '47 Dodge not the year you want, but it might work Brian http://www.robertsmotorparts.com/truck_parts.asp?Action=search&c=Trucks+%2D+Exterior+Body+Parts Quote
dontknowitall Posted April 25, 2011 Report Posted April 25, 2011 hi george, if its ok with you could you pas me the paint code for the blue paint job..its massive (that means its nice) Yes,I have finished the mirror bracket.Have had it painted except for the mirror and is now mounted on the truck.I'll take some pics tomorrow.Here are some pics of the installed RH mirror bracket.Still needs a little paint touch up on nuts/bolts etc.It works just fine except the only problem is that the 5"mirror is to small and is difficult to see objects without leaning to the right a bit while driving.But hey,that's part of the fun.I could go with larger mirrors but I would like to keep the truck as original as possible.So,if anyone is interested in mass producing these and has the tools/expertise,I'll gladly lend the dye mould and roughly drawn templates. George Quote
geopcanuk Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Posted April 25, 2011 hi george, if its ok with you could you pas me the paint code for the blue paint job..its massive (that means its nice) This paint colour has been around since the early 50's and if you don't mind me using the "F" word....it's called Sheridan Blue originally used by Ford.Any of your good paint shops will have the mixing codes.If you can't find the code,I'll get it from my paint guy and send it out to you...good luck mate. Quote
48Dodger Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 ......and if you don't mind me using the "F" word....it's called Sheridan Blue originally used by Ford.... Arrrrrgh...it's what a pirate rides, a Pharrrrd... 48D Quote
DollyDodge Posted May 4, 2011 Report Posted May 4, 2011 My old 50 PH has a different style mirror, and originally it just had the driver side. I saw one of the complete mirrors like mine on Ebay and bid on it until it went way out of my range. So I fnally fabricated a new mount for the passenger side last summer, I copied the driver side parts. I had the old mirror that came off the passenger side that was screwed into the door, and I used some of those parts for the new mirror. I mad a longer extention part to match the driver side dimensions. It took a bit to get the mirror adjusted so it works on the passenger side (and isn't bumped by the vent window when open), but it works great now. Picture 31 is the driver door mirror, 34 is the parts for the passenger mirror, 148 is the passenger mirror installed. Quote
HanksB3B Posted May 4, 2011 Report Posted May 4, 2011 work on the Patina of the passenger side mirror! Nice job! Not sure if they are still available but one day what looked like a fairly recent jeep pulled up next to me and I noticed that the arms of the mirror looked pretty identical to our old trucks. Hank Quote
DollyDodge Posted May 4, 2011 Report Posted May 4, 2011 patina?...... It still looks like rust to me:D It is funny you mention the jeep mirrors; the old mirror that was on the passenger side was an old jeep mirror that a neighbor put on my truck in about 1969. The arm was a little shorter so I made a longer one. Napa has new mirror style, that is almost identical to the old one, I just decided to make my own. I kind of like keeping as much of the old parts on the truck as I can. They have been there for so long. Quote
HanksB3B Posted May 4, 2011 Report Posted May 4, 2011 But I cheated. I used SS cap screws and SS Aircraft Nylon-Lock Nuts. Also found it a hunt to find fiber washers. Hank Quote
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