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by xelhan
January 26th, 2020, 7:40 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Replies: 18
Views: 13946

Re: REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Hello!
Since the bracket arm will be 10+ inches, I'm afraid the hinge mount version will be too weak and flexy, so I think it will be better to install the bracket on the hinge pillar instead and have a sturdy tapping block inside the pillar
by xelhan
January 23rd, 2020, 12:22 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Replies: 18
Views: 13946

Re: REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Aren't the original brackets cast iron? Simple enough to make a mold or pattern and cast them. All it takes is an original to copy and a bit of ambition. That's what I had in mind and asked "Is someone in a position to 3D scan a 10-3/8" bracket?" The ambition is always there but no b...
by xelhan
January 23rd, 2020, 11:37 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Replies: 18
Views: 13946

Re: REAR VIEW MIRRORS

macswoods wrote:
January 22nd, 2020, 3:15 pm
is your cab a 29 or early 30 ? where does your left mirror mount, on door post or up on the top door hinge ? do you have a short bracket ? Mac..
Mac, I have a 1930 and no mirror
by xelhan
January 22nd, 2020, 1:29 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Replies: 18
Views: 13946

Re: REAR VIEW MIRRORS

How do you add an attachment?
by xelhan
January 22nd, 2020, 11:01 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Replies: 18
Views: 13946

Re: REAR VIEW MIRRORS

I think it would be an easy thing to make a mirror bracket like AA-17697-B. Machine a tapered rod and weld on the fittings in each end and this bracket will fit the 6x10 mirror I suggested.
by xelhan
January 21st, 2020, 2:41 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Replies: 18
Views: 13946

Re: REAR VIEW MIRRORS

Is someone in a position to 3D scan a 10-3/8" bracket?
by xelhan
January 21st, 2020, 9:53 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Replies: 18
Views: 13946

Re: REAR VIEW MIRRORS

I found this mirror locally. It's 6x10 and adjustable in any direction.

https://www.abkati.se/catalog/product/v ... egory/567/

The big knob can be replaced with a bolt.

Are the Ford mirror brackets being reproduced?
by xelhan
January 20th, 2020, 10:54 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Replies: 18
Views: 13946

Re: REAR VIEW MIRRORS

I've looked at the original mirrors that were available, but they are too small and I think that's a safety issue. I drive my truck frequently and would feel much more secure on the road being able to see the cars around. In addition, I can't turn my head like I could when I was young :? I think I w...
by xelhan
January 19th, 2020, 8:23 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Replies: 18
Views: 13946

REAR VIEW MIRRORS

I'm trying to find some time typical outside rear view mirrors for my 1930 AA Truck.
I want them large enough so I can focus on surrounding traffic and when reversing.

Any suggestion would be appreciated.
by xelhan
January 10th, 2020, 1:13 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Radial tires for AA Trucks
Replies: 0
Views: 15869

Radial tires for AA Trucks

Coker Tire offer the Excelsior Stahl Sport Radial Tire in 600R20
Are there any other radial tire in this size?
by xelhan
December 18th, 2019, 11:55 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: POWER STEERING
Replies: 6
Views: 4663

Re: POWER STEERING

Wow, what a fabulous response from all of you :) My AA is fully restored and the steering box and all suspension and steering components are rebuilt. When I jack it up, I can turn (not rotate)(yes that too) the front wheels easily and the steering wheel spins. It's definitely lubricated, so there a...
by xelhan
December 15th, 2019, 2:05 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: POWER STEERING
Replies: 6
Views: 4663

Re: POWER STEERING

Interesting Ron,

Have you done this conversion or seen it being made? Do you have some pictures? I guess the steering box have to be turned 90 deg. so the pitman shaft will point sideways.

You suggest a '73 Chevy PS unit, but are they not about the same way up into the 90's?

Chris
by xelhan
December 14th, 2019, 4:47 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: POWER STEERING
Replies: 6
Views: 4663

Re: POWER STEERING

Thank you Bob!
by xelhan
December 13th, 2019, 11:02 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: POWER STEERING
Replies: 6
Views: 4663

POWER STEERING

Hello, I use my AA as a daily driver and would like to add power steering, especially when in town parking in tight spots. I'm looking for a steering box that will fit reasonably well in the STD location. I have done a search of the forum, but could not find anything. Any information or input would ...