Remote Driver Mirror

[AZ73]

We have a discussion going on in the Parts Wanted section that I thought would be of interest here. Since the Driver's remote mirror is difficult to find I did a comparison between it, and a popular replacement - 67-68 Mustang mirror.

The big one is a Bronco. The little one is a Mustang. Sorry about the "artsy" B&W pixs. I didn't realize the phone was set that way.

 

[AZ73]

The holes line up but the bases aren't the same. The Bronco mirror has a wider and longer base (it's longer past the back screw). The other issue is the Mustang mirror body and frame attaches to the post of the base and can rotate at the top of the post. The Bronco mirror base/post/ and mounting "ball" at the top of the post are all one piece. The mirror body and frame attach to the "ball" on the post. Also the Mustang mirror has a divot in the back while the Bronco mirror has a slight bulge.

 

[Bradsp8]

What about mirrors that were on other Ford models like Galaxie, Econoline, F100? Wonder if they'd be a match?

Ask "PaPitt" on here if he remembers or still has the book the auto parts guys used to have that enabled them to cross reference parts across the various models. I think it was literally called "Auto Parts Cross Reference Book."

 

[Rustytruck]

Fairlane's, galaxie's and Torino's and Thunderbirds used them too they will look close but not the same. The parts have ford part numbers on them if you have an old one.

 

[Blue71]

I got the smaller mirror and put it on the 77. I had a rubber o-ring made to take up the slack behind the remote switch so it would tighten down securely. Here are a few pics mounted

Worked great

Blue71

 

[Pflyboy]

On the subject of mirrors, what would be the "sport outside mirror" referenced here under 1971?

https://classics.autotrader.com/articles/1966-77-ford-bronco-collectors-guide

My '70 sport has a different but similar mirror to the ones you posted. I'll have to pop it off and get a part number with some pics.

 

[KyddsPly]

Personally, I like those black and white photos.


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[pbwcr]

What I have is from a '69 Full size C9AB/C9AJ
Driver remote and matching non-remote passenger.
Fits stock hole in the door. Buy off the web NOS are very pricey. Used like I have are pretty good for $70 for the pair.

 

[Pflyboy]

My '70 Sport has a 1969 Galaxie Mirror. It seems to have fit the Bronco perfectly, both in screw hole placement and style/size.

I feel the shape is perfect for the Bronco. Though it isn't original to the truck, I'm really tempted to keep it.

Part number c9ab-17743-a

A link to some pics of Galaxie mirrors:

https://www.google.com/search?q=for...gD&biw=1280&bih=855#imgrc=_&spf=1506349147710

 

[Bob Kronyak]

has anyone ever tried to get one re
chromed

 

[fordfan]

The correct remote mirror for the Bronco is also the correct remote mirror for Ford trucks through '79. I think they were like the Bronco and were introduced in '69, so '69- '79 F100-150 and '69 - '77 Bronco with optional left hand remote mirror were the same.