door mirrors for my 4x4
 

I have been working on my cab & doors. I have doors from 2 different trucks. One truck had tripod mirrors and the other had the standard 3 screw/arm with a round head style. All of the mirrors I have need replacing.

If I stick with the tripods (kind of leaning that way) where is the best place to get good quality ones?

What do most of you guys run- tripods or smaller standard mirrors?

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I use the large style as you can see in this pic.

http://yukon.b0xen.us/69chevy/sickday4.jpg

I had the smaller tripod style before paint and they were useless due to vibrations.

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NICE!!

did you have the smallest tripods or the larger one that is kind of in between what you have now and the small ones? also where did you get them?

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no one else wants to chime in?

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It got these at a local shop called Trucks & Stuff that mainly sales truck accessories. I think the ran me about $100.

Here's a pic of the style I used to have that were totally worthless!

http://yukon.b0xen.us/69chevy/front36flipped.jpg

My Blazer has even a dinker set, at least support wise. They kinda suck on the road too.

http://yukon.b0xen.us/70blazer/motor...edsideshot.jpg

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do you want stock, want them for pure looks (sport mirrors), or actually to use for mirrors (west coast jr's or tripod)

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I am leaning towards tripods because I use my mirrors all the time and I kind of like the way they look. I need to make a decision because I am working on my cab & doors and I am almost to the point of primer. I need to fix holes in the doors before I prime.

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big ones for function small ones will help with fuel economy i have both westcoast juniors and 71-72 sport mirrors and am using a single clamp on peep mirror because i can't decide

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thanks for all the input so far guys, I appreciate it.
my decision is now clear as mud though :lol:

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I personally prefer the FORD triangle mount mirrors (late 70's) with the extenders on them for pulling a trailer ----some states require mirror extenders when towing.--The other nice feature is that they fold close up to the door when you need them to ---nice. also they are aluminum so no rust issues.
Sometimes FORD does have a better idea (think 55,6,7 Tbird!!)

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My short tripods don't shake for some reason. Yea.. The passenger side is broken, so I just picked up a pair of oversize military type heads that I'm going to put on. 50% bigger viewing area than 5x7s. They are the black ones on top and right. The others are to show size difference. Anything for more wind resistance... lol.

http://www.americanasportswear.com/images/mirror2.jpg