BILLB Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hello AllWe're in the midst of restoring a 1974 CF-685 pumper. We would like to find a pair of NOS gold mirrors to replace old ones. Part numbers are believed to be 3157.MGGBR & 3157.MGGBL. We also want new chrome mounting arms (not sure if part number gets you the arms with the mirrors). We don't need heated mirrors, but it seem the gold anodized version is no longer made and hard to find.I've attached a photo of the existing installation. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Hello AllWe're in the midst of restoring a 1974 CF-685 pumper. We would like to find a pair of NOS gold mirrors to replace old ones. Part numbers are believed to be 3157.MGGBR & 3157.MGGBL. We also want new chrome mounting arms (not sure if part number gets you the arms with the mirrors). We don't need heated mirrors, but it seem the gold anodized version is no longer made and hard to find.I've attached a photo of the existing installation. Thanks for your help. You could buy a set of half dogs that they used on the doors. they made stainless mirror brackets for the F models if you can find them they will work. Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-133875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I think thats the same mirror bracket as the drivers side one on a U model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-133995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
761 Brock Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Not 100% sure, but , I believe you can problaly get the ones you have reanodized by a chrome plating outfit. Saw an aluminum wheel at Patsy's kenworth a fewyears ago - was new and had been done. Hope this helps. Clay Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-134001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 That's going to be a tough one. Every great once in a while items like that turn up at fire flea markets such as the Spring Melt. You also might try advertising on the SPAAMFAA site. Probably best to just suck it up and get them re-plated. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-136155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Oh Barry!!!! What is the chance (and most importantly - cost) of getting gold mirrors reproduced? I think they look good and would go with the gold bulldog hood ornament.Were the gold mirrors installed on anything other than fire trucks? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-136179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Don't know how much you want to spend,but only NOS gold mirrors I've ever run across have been Brockway ones.Just saw a pair on Ebay for $350.You could buy a set on them and change the dogs.NOS gold dogs show up quite often. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-136256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
761 Brock Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Not sure if the bulldog would hide the holes from the huskies, and vice versa. The size and angle of the dogs would malke it difficult.The gold mirrors are rare. Personally, have never seen a Mack with the gold ones, just Brockways. Clay Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-136264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speweik Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Although I haven't personally tried it, you might be able to anodize them yourself. Here is an iteresting link that makes it look doable:http://www.thefintels.com/aer/homealuminumanodizing.htm Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-136288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
761 Brock Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 If Barry decides to look into getting these done, perhaps seeing if can get them undrilled. That way us Brockway guys could get them and expand the orderhopefully. I'm, sure they'd be quite popualr As far as drilling goes, all you need is an old set to put them face to face and drill.....Just an idea as far as cost go..... Clay Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-136990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 yup, was thinkin the same thing about Brockway mirrors. someone at Balston Spa Ny truck show always has a pair of those Brockway mirrors for sale and im pretty sure they are gold. the show is comin up in two weeks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-136994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I missed the question about the arms. Are you sure they are chrome and not polished stainless? I'm pretty sure they are stainless and can be polished out to look like new if they are not dented up. I use a cheapy bench polisher from Habor Freight and it works great. A little elbow grease and stainless will look like chrome. It is what I do to all of the stainless fasteners I use where chrome was used originally. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26847-need-gold-mirrors-for-a-cf-fire-apparatus/#findComment-137054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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