Correct 49 Door Mirrors?

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I am looking online for old photos trying to see EXACTLY what kind of door mirrors were used when a car was delivered new. I am not having much luck and was wondering of anyone out there has a photo they could post.



Many thanks

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Dennis, The choice is yours simply because outside rear view mirrors were an option . You could buy them from your dealer or you could buy them from Western Auto. Any mirror that is period correct is fine. Generally if it is period correct it's a clamp type mirror that uses a set screw to attatch to the door frame.

Uncle Josh

I think PAUL SCHUSTER (LARGETYPE) has them for sale.

dave s

Dennis in NY wrote:

I am looking online for old photos trying to see EXACTLY what kind of door mirrors were used when a car was delivered new. I am not having much luck and was wondering of anyone out there has a photo they could post.



Many thanks

Optional mirrors installed by Hudson dealers were one type from 1948-1951 and another type 1952-54. Here are pictures of both. Other than the mirror head, shaft also turned for better positioning. Here are some pictures of dirty earlier ones on Nick's 1948. I had the original set restored for his car.

dave s

Here is the style that was used from 1952 to 54. Reproductions are available for 235.00 each, but they mount different and shaft does not move.

Park_W

Dennis, one thing that makes it tough to find an original photo is that in those years Hudson rarely showed any optional items in their ads or other factory literature. One pretty much had to look in the accessories brochure or catalog to see what those items looked like.

53jetman

Having been involved with my father's dealership back in the day, I'd say Dave S is spot on as to the mirrors that were available from Hudson and the years they weere available. It was pretty much a given, when the car came from a distributor or the Hudson Zone inventory, you could bet you would open the trunk when you got it into the shop for cleanup, you'd find not only an outside mirror, but some other miscellaneous accessories (they weren't ordered with the car, but you got them whether you wanted them or not) such as the tissue dispenser, polishing clothes, utility mats, etc. It was a great time! ! !



Jerry

53jetman

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Thanks to all. Nick's look fantastic. Jay Fisher's repro's are close to that. May go with them unless someone has another idea.



Thanks again

dave s

Dennis in NY wrote:

Thanks to all. Nick's look fantastic. Jay Fisher's repro's are close to that. May go with them unless someone has another idea.



Thanks again

FYI Jay Fisher's reproduction mirrors have solid base and are tapped on bottom. You need to remove interior panel and install bolts from up from the bottom. If you are using two of them, make sure you fit the right mirror before drilling door. Without the moving head, they are a little harder ro align for proper viewing, but they do work fine.

Unknown

Li Sell Relplro Mirrors That Have Almost The Same Head, But A Little Dilfferent Base For 30 Ea Or 60 A Pair Use Them On All My Stepdowns And Have Sold Hundredsd With No Coomplaints, Bill Albrights Vintage Coach,, Thanks Bill A.

Nevada Hudson

I Highly recomend Bill Albright's mirrors, they look great!

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dave s wrote:

Here is the style that was used from 1952 to 54. Reproductions are available for 235.00 each, but they mount different and shaft does not move.

Dave:

From this picture your mirrors on your 52 are mounted higher on the door than Nicks 48. I bought a set of mirrors off Paul last year and according to his template they are to be mounted on the door like Nicks. Do the '52's and later have a different mounting location than the earlier models? Or it was a dealer option as to location?

dave s

It was dealer option as to where they were mounted, but the earlier mirror is slightly higher than the 52/54 style.