Thanks so much, Mike.
It actually looks good to me.
Thanks for taking the time to show all of us
Jim

OK, here's the pictures of the day/night mirror from Mac's. Little bigger, and a stipple back. Bolts in correctly. Not sure this is the answer in the bird, probably better in a full size car. $100.00 with shipping, NY to Seattle. Pretty pricey.






miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

This is what I remember on my 56 many years ago but this is listed as 53-54. I bet the dealers installed whatever they had if someone requested one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1953-1954-FORD-FACTORY-ACCESSORY-GLARE-PROOF-MIRROR-NICE/171953035496?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211132617%26meid%3Df71936549d5d4022a851b90a6b6593cc%26pid%3D100085%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D171953035496%26clkid%3D144577999764294426&_qi=RTM2067267




Tom from the chiggerfarm located in the beautiful Heart of Central Texas

When you cannot dazzle others with your brilliance, baffle them with bullcorn!

Larry's Thunderbird and Fords, Corona, CA

Also Concours Parts, Carson City, NV

I have used both over the years, as I'm west coast and shipping is cheaper. Gotta check prices, though.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Thanks Miker
BTW, who's Larry?
Regards
Jim

Ok, the Mac's tech guy says that mirror comes with the mounting arm, as original, not shown in photo. I ordered one, it'll be a week out. The picture shows a different shape mirror. I'll report back when I get it.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I bought one off ebay that I think is aftermarket that is supposed to be for a 55 but the mirror was bad so it never went on the car.


Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

Jim, that's really sweet.

Meanwhile, I found this at Mac's. Bit pricey, and the sales guy doesn't know why it doesn't show the mounting arm. Tech guys only work bus. hours, Eastern time. I'll try calling tomorrow.

http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_thunderbird/ford-thunderbird-inside-rear-view-mirror-chrome-twist-type-day-night-mirror-1955-57.html

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I bought one from an early 60's ford and used the base from my 57 bird by threading the tube and putting the T'bird base on. Looks stock to all that see it. Never really existed.

Mike, still lovin his 57 t'bird after 53 years!

It's a 2 door sedan
I want to adapt some type of Day/Night mirror to it, along with the 56