Rear-View Mirror

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Boomerboy

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I have followed a number of threads concerning getting the best view behind us when the need arises to have seat time on the road. I needed to have a temporary solution for a rear-view mirror. I hate to add things that get ripped off by brush and bad bushes when I am trying to get a job done.

I came up with this idea after going into my "material storage" and discovering a number of items laying in wait for a job to do! The spring clamp was a cheap clamp that came with an inexpensive quartz area lamp. I used an aluminum bar 1" by 1/8" and added a few holes and bends where needed. An inexpensice mirror from Wal-Mart finished off my needs.

I now use it when I have to road the animal. An additional safety item I add to Big Blue when necessary, but hangs in the barn for most of its' new life.
 

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Excellent idea boomerboy.
 
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Very nice!

Chris
 
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I have been trying to figure out how to attach a mirror for some time now.That set up is great!
David
 
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Another View . . . .
 

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Boomerboy,I have been trying to figure out how to put a mirror on my rig for some time now. What a great way to do it! You inspired me. I took a spring clamp and bolted an old rural mail box flag to it and glued the mirror to it. I can clamp it anywhere and tilt it as well.David
 

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A second view
 

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dlabrie,

...and you'll never find it laying on the ground after doing battle in the brush! It will love the barn wall when not needed!

This is why I have such great hope for this discussion group. We all need ideas on building up our toy inventories for our favorite rides!

May the seat hours rise to meet you . . . . .
 
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Cool idea....Simple and sweet... I had planned to use a boat mirror for pulling a skier. Hanging it down from the canopy.
But your idea is at much better price....
 

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