Assembling Diamond Reo Mirrors

[OldTrucker]

Any tips on putting these things together would be much appreciated!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I always draw the door out with a pencil an assemble the mirrors on that and then attach them as one unit. The AMT mirrors are usually a little beefy, sometimes I will make them using smaller rod. I like plastic rod better than metal because I can flatten the ends with plastic rod.

 

[Chariots of Fire]

I did a tutorial on making mirror brackets.  Should be still up on this site.  It is for smaller mirrors but the principle I used is certainly applicable to larger truck mirrors.  If you don't find it let me know.

[NOBLNG]

53 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said:

I did a tutorial on making mirror brackets.  Should be still up on this site.  It is for smaller mirrors but the principle I used is certainly applicable to larger truck mirrors.  If you don't find it let me know.

This one?

 

[NOBLNG]

On 12/21/2021 at 11:18 AM, OldTrucker said:

Any tips on putting these things together would be much appreciated!

I’m not familiar with that kit, so….any pictures? If possible, I would prefer to insert .020” brass pins in the parts to make a strong and positive joint. That’s what I did for these head lights. It’s a very delicate endeavour, but worthwhile if you can do it.?

[Chariots of Fire]

4 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

This one?

 

That's the one.

[Oldmopars]

Many of the mirrors in the AMT kits are clumsy and don't look in scale when done. I have on several trucks used paper clips. I bend them to shape and drill holes in the cab. The holes in the cab help to keep them in place as the glue drys. 

I make 2 A shaped frames, one for the top, one for the bottom. I then drill holes in the cab for them to insert into. I glue the bottom one in first, wait for it to dry, then I insert the top one with the kit mirror inbetween. The small diameter of the paper clip wire looks great in scale and they are always chrome anyway. Paperclips are easy to bend, cheap as can be and very handy for other projects too. No hobby desk should be without them. 

[Oldmopars]

This truck has another version of a simple paperclip mirror bracket. This one is a very simple U shape with the kit mirror glued on. Same holes rilled to locate it in the doors. Once the basic frame is made, if you want more outriggers they are easy to add. 

[Oldmopars]

Here is another Paperclip mirror truck. This one is much more complex, but as you can see, you can make them as simpleor complex as you want. I feel the paperclip wire size just works great for truck mirrors. I don't like to use kit mrrors anymore.