Looking for ideas for a N series rear view mirror?

Mike Rakow · Aug 26, 2014

I am looking for some ideas for a creative/inexpensive ideas for a rear view mirror for an N series tractor? Something to allow you to see a trailer/hayride wagon.
I was thinking maybe the old Jeep-type "mirror on a stick" but not sure where to mount it (lower hood/dash bolt?). I have not seen anything on the various parts sites or catalogs.

I am sure I am not the first one to try to solve this problem....so I was looking for any input and photos of your solutions.
Thanks.
Mike

souNdguy · Aug 26, 2014

you can go hi-tech or redneck.

redneck says a piece of metal conduit across hood with 2 mirrors hanging on it.

hig tech says truck style 3pt mount mirrors that went on doors of 80-90's era trucks like 1 ton and up

Bob · Aug 26, 2014

Heck, S.G., when you said "high-tech" I was expecting you to suggest a back-up camera!

souNdguy · Aug 26, 2014

realitively high tech.

for a 50's era tractor.

Ultradog MN · Aug 26, 2014

I was thinking of a couple of motorcycle mirrors mounted to the fenders.
But I wonder if they might vibrate too much to see out of.
Lots of them on Amazon.
Amazon

RET-N-IA · Aug 26, 2014

I thought of mounting a mirror a while back and found the least obstructed view was the front axle. I temporarily rigged a bike mirror I had lying around the barn last summer and it seemed like a good location as long as the terrain was smooth and the axle didn"t articulate.You could locate it higher with a piece of rebar or perfed angle iron.It really is a challenge getting far out enough for the rider not to block the rear view. MJM

tom bleeker · Aug 26, 2014

My neighbor bud parker a member on hear made one on
his tractor flat stock and bicycle mirror . Ill tell him to send
plcture . He used the dash bolts to mount it . He said he
cant turn his neck like he used to. Lol bud

greywolf224 · Aug 26, 2014

Dont know how much you willing to spend. But ebay turned up a nice vintage mirror. Just needs a little polishing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Vintage...cessories&hash=item3a95bf1c99&vxp=mtr

Tall T · Aug 26, 2014

How about utilizing one of the bracket mounting points on the leading ends of the rear fenders? Bring a bar up from there and mount a mirror between there and the driver's seat.

When you looked into it you would see the front center area of your wagon and clear to the rear. You might not be able to see the rear corners of the wagon though. Maybe a long truck one with a wide angle convex at the bottom (or top) of it.

Money Pit · Aug 27, 2014

i did like UD mentioned; old motorcycle mirror on the fender. hard to find a mount point that provides a good view without being in the way. aslo a limited field of view. but maybe if i pout one of those 3 inch fish eye stick on mirrors? be interested to see what you end up with. lot depends on what you use the tractor for. all wide open spaces allow more options since you wont be snagging it on brush.

and now for some of that outside the box thinking; put a ball hitch on your front bumper and push the wagon instead of pulling it. dont need no steenking mirror then! (the previous advice for entertainment only)

Ken in MI · Aug 27, 2014

Here you go. 8N"s didn"t have mirrors so you don"t
want to "tarnish" your tractor do you.
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Mike Rakow · Aug 27, 2014

Hey, I like the hat visor mirror!!!
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Mike

Anonymous-0 · Aug 27, 2014

Any mirror on a magnetic base would work. I ordered a mirror from Moss Motors for my MG. Something like that on a magnetic base would look nice and work good also. That way no holes would need to be drilled and you could use as need.

Tall T · Aug 27, 2014

I just tried a couple of these set-screw-mounted 50's mirrors
on the tractor's right fender. The fender's rolled edge is too thick to use the clamp but In the process I concluded that for me, the best spot for the mirror is out over top of the right rear wheel mounted to an L-shaped bracket from the fender where existing holes can be used.

pconnie · Aug 27, 2014

i have pulled a lot of hayrides with my n's i
always had someone watching the wagon from the very
front. kinda like a watcher for water skying. i
could concentrate on operating the tractor

Indiana Ken · Aug 27, 2014

The mirror is from an old motorcycle and mounted in the upper right of the Dearborn roof. Sorry for the picture quality - I guess the camera thought it was dark under the roof.

Richard from SE AZ · Aug 28, 2014

I used a mirror from a Kawasaki motorcycle. It screwed onto a threaded nob on the handlebars, It attached to the fender using one of the fender bolts and a light bracket using washers and a nut. It works really well with "0" vibration. Sorry for the blue pictures, my camera is going south.

Richard fro SE AZ · Aug 28, 2014

I tried using a mirror on a CB antenna magnet stuck on the hood but it vibrated off.

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