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General Category => Henry J & Allstate Forum => Topic started by: Fid on April 29, 2019, 11:34:16 AM

Title: Caveat emptor on another ebay part
Post by: Fid on April 29, 2019, 11:34:16 AM

I stopped doing this but since I see there are three bids on this item, I thought I'd come on here and inform in the case that one of the bidders might be a user of this forum.
Despite what the ad says, this is not a 1951 Henry J mirror:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Henry-J-1951-rear-veiw-mirror/183790266121?hash=item2acac0e709:g:u94AAOSw7q5cxJoO

It might fit a '53 where the stem mounts to the windshield center bar but it is not a Henry J mirror of any year or model.
The '51-'52 Henry J mirror is rectangular and has a long offset stem which mounts through the headliner:
(https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/002030701605/media/102885319929/large/1225761676/enhance)

The later mirror used on the '53s is this one:
(https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/ng/services/mediarender/THISLIFE/002030701605/media/102885356954/large/1365034313/enhance)

The one in the ebay ad may sub for the later one but you'd need to have chrome trim that has a mounting hole on the center bar if you intend to use it in a '51.

Title: Re: Caveat emptor on another ebay part
Post by: Gordie on April 29, 2019, 01:38:53 PM

Thanks for the great illustrations of correct Henry J mirrors.  The one offered is not even close.