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Title: Rear View Mirror
Post by: Kirkski on July 02, 2020, 09:07:49 AM

 Whats everyone using for a rear view mirror these days?

 I have been riding around without one and looking for an appropriate one that will mount well and not look hideous

Thanks
 Kirk

Title: Re: Rear View Mirror
Post by: athawk11 on July 02, 2020, 10:04:30 AM

Windshield mount?  If so, Pete Debella has the best reproduction windshield mounted rear view mirror that I have found.   It's a new product for Pete.  Scroll down this page to nearly the bottom and you will see a 2A and 3A version (different bracket style) that has the original looking mirror head.  They are pricey at $50.00 but I haven't found anyone else come close to matching the original accessory add-on from the 1940s and 1950s.

https://www.debellajeepparts.com/cjpremiers.htm

I currently have the squared off version he offers (just down below the versions on this same page).  They are decent, but if you want an original look, the $50.00 version is worth the price.

EDIT:  Forgot to mention that the nicer version uses tinted glass.  The square version does not.  I get blinded by drivers behind me with the square version.  I have to point it down when driving at night.

Title: Re: Rear View Mirror
Post by: Rus Curtis on July 02, 2020, 10:39:16 AM

I bought mine from a vendor at one of the Reunions.  The seller said he thought it might have come out of a truck, but wasn't sure.  It looks an awful lot like that tinted version.  I agree with DeBella quality - I have multiple parts from him. 

Title: Re: Rear View Mirror
Post by: Kirkski on July 02, 2020, 06:08:16 PM

Thanks Rus and Tim, I will look it up! I do not drive my Jeep much at night anyway