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Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:25 pm
by Zilbub
I have a '49 KB-3. I'd like to install a rear view mirror so I need advise on where to mount it and what kind to get: dash mount, windshield center strip mount or up by the wiper switch. Also, where can I get a new headliner with mounting clips. Thanks in advance for the advice.

Re: Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:27 pm
by captainbob
My rear view mirror is up near the wiper switch and in the center. I am sure it is original since the bracket fits the center V. The headliner can probably be found on Ebay from a seller called Jackjilli and his store is here http://stores.ebay.com/Class-Tech-Cars?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 I just purchased a headliner for my 1948 KB1 and haven't gotten it yet. It comes with plastic clips but he says he sells metal ones also. Good price.

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Re: Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:15 pm
by kjhogue
on one of my scraps of paper I have written for IHC rearview mirror: MAC's part # 11A-17681-SS at $43. I believe that info came from the old site.

Re: Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:47 pm
by Zilbub
Thank you both. I'll check those out unless unless Captn Bob wants to sell his.

Re: Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:36 pm
by captainbob
kjhogue wrote:on one of my scraps of paper I have written for IHC rearview mirror: MAC's part # 11A-17681-SS at $43. I believe that info came from the old site.


I checked it out and it is a nice mirror that may work as a replacement, stainless steel but it is more rectangular and not oval like the original. I appreciate the offer to buy mine but it's looking like I may not find a replacement in chrome or ss, so I will probably have mine chrome plated and install new mirror glass.
Bob

Re: Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 10:03 pm
by Zilbub
Thanks Bob. I had to ask.

Re: Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:12 pm
by rick
Rear view mirror? One more thing to buy. I doubt my 46 came with one.

The part number lists as a 41 - 48 Ford closed car or 48-52 Ford pickup. SS is stainless steel.

I just ordered a painted version and can post some pics once it arrives.

rick

Re: Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:27 am
by Zilbub
Great. Can't wait to see it.

Re: Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:27 pm
by 1948KB-1
Here's the one in my '48 KB-1. Looks right and original to me, but....
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Re: Inside rear view mirror and head liner

PostPosted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:20 pm
by Zilbub
Looks great. I gotta get me one.