Rono, thanks for posting the pictures. I don't think that would work on my Ranch because it is painted in the mounting area. I believe only Hardtops and Ragtops have chrome (stainless?) in that area.

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

Don't know if the following will help on a 55 or 56 Ford. (clearance may be an issue?) But I was able to mount similar mirrors to the ones in the posted photos, on a 57 hardtop car, by attaching them on the lower forward area of the door in front of the A pillar. The previous mirrors were mounted ahead on the fenders and I found the passengers side mirror in particular, virtually useless. Mounted on the front area of the door, they work reasonably well, although if they could be bigger it would be helpful..

Paul

Okay, just got home today after 850 miles through the Adirondack Mountains of upstate NY. Beautiful country and the bikes ran great. So, here are some pictures of my peep mirror set-up. My mistake in saying that they attach to the division bar...they actually mount to the vent window frame. If you do plan on trying this, use peep mirrors that have at least 2" long or longer mirror stems so that they are out far enough from the car. On the passenger side I also used a small convex mirror to expand the view.

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

It does Gary, thanks a ton. I ordered mirrors from LeBaron Bonney....

Doing Fords for 45 years. '56 Customline Victoria

E.J. in Havana FL

EJ I hope this answers some of the questions you had.

-Gary Burnette-

I forgot to add make sure the mirror does not interfere with your vent window.

-Gary Burnette-

The mirror location on the door from the template is using the front screw as a guide. From top edge of door locate screw position with a pencil mark 1 1/2". go straight to front edge of the door and back up the mark 2 1/2". Tape the mirror to the door for location to see if you like how it looks and if it works for seeing angles for safety. Do the same for the passenger side as well, you would want the sides to match. I put the location on my sunliner at 2"s from the top edge and 5 1/4"s from front edge which worked better for me but do what works for you. Hope this helps.

-Gary Burnette-

If you are looking for repro mirrors you might want to check Bob Drake.I have seen his items and they look to be good quality and the sell for less than Carpenter.

  

Dude, Enjoy your ride... no hurry on my part.

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

Guys;

Sorry for the delay in responding. I am still out on a motorcycle road trip and using the wife's computer that does not have my picture files. I'll be back tomorrow night and post some pictures on Tuesday.

Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID