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Stitch 01-03-2011 12:22 AM

Mirrors or no Mirrors
 
I'm putting one piece windows in my truck...I want to now whether you think I should keep the mirrors where they are, move the mirrors forward to show off the one piece windows some more, or get rid of the mirrors totally...If I keep the mirrors, I'm gonna stay with the dumbo mirrors...I don't think the sport mirrors look good on these trucks at all so I won't be putting those on here...

Also, this truck is going to be my demo vehicle for my new interior business that I'll be opening soon...I have big custom plans for this truck...it'll have all the factory trim, a 73-74 front end, I'll be keeping the door handles, and Porterbuilt gear up front and out back...I want the truck to look factory on the outside with subtle touches and have a kickass interior...

thanks for the suggestions fellas...

Chuck.

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baclay9 01-03-2011 12:25 AM

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If you keep them leave them where they are. I would keep them, I think they look good on these trucks.
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Mattman2010 01-03-2011 12:31 AM

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I like where they are mounted. I have not seen anyone move their mirror forward at all, but it might look good with the one piece window.

SS Delux 01-03-2011 12:41 AM

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It would probably make the door look longer, maybe try and bolt them on in the front hole and then photoshop out the mounting holes ?

Malo83 01-03-2011 01:20 AM

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One piece windows with elephant ears ??? :lol: if anything leave the mirrors off completely ;)

bigblock73 01-03-2011 01:24 AM

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No mirrors, especially with 1 piece glass.

73/74's didn't have dumbos either, they would look totally out of place IMO on the truck.

bigblock73 01-03-2011 01:31 AM

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This will give you an idea on how it will look with no mirrors and one piece windows (it is my truck, and what I will be running). I kept the door handles, but shaved the locks. Similar look for what you are going after,

Stitch 01-03-2011 01:38 AM

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Thanks Jeff. You are the man. I totally forgot that you shaved the mirrors but kept the handles and had the one piece windows. I'm pretty sure I just made up my mind. That looks spot on right there. Thanks
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bikes&bowties 01-03-2011 01:41 AM

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How much would you want for the mirrors? Haha. What color are you planning on for the exterior? It definitely won't look right with the dumbo mirrors if you were to run mirrors
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Stitch 01-03-2011 01:45 AM

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When I decide to sell them I'll be sure to put you at the top of the list. They are in great condition. I'm painting it the factory blue and white, but not the blue that's on it now. It'll be the light blue from 1973.

BigRed76 01-03-2011 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73 (Post 4384725)
No mirrors, especially with 1 piece glass.

73/74's didn't have dumbos either, they would look totally out of place IMO on the truck.

What mirrors did they use in 73/74?

Stitch 01-03-2011 01:53 AM

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Probably the sport mirrors or the towing mirrors.
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bikes&bowties 01-03-2011 01:58 AM

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Thanks man. Just let me know. And that should look very good. Can't wait to see it all put together
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Stitch 01-03-2011 02:05 AM

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No problem and thanks
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WigglesTheHoly 01-03-2011 02:20 AM

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where they are with the 60's chevy mirrors like what is on a Camaro or El Camino.

3r!c84 01-03-2011 02:37 AM

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stitch is that a 83-84 grill? what are you planning to do with it when y ou convert over to the older style

BLE 'BURBAN 01-03-2011 04:45 AM

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Power mirrors from an 89-91 Silverado packaged BLAZER,BURB or CREW CAB and mount them as far forward as possible.
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Stitch 01-03-2011 08:08 AM

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I'm trying to go as old school with the body of the truck as possible. So no power mirrors. I actually just sold a set the were in great shape. I'm gonna take the mirrors off.

The front end is the factory frontend off my 84. As far as I can remember there's nothing wrong with the grill or headlight buckets. I think all the chrome and tabs are still there. I may throw it up on the wall of my new shop. If I don't keep it, I'll be sure to give you first dibs when I post it for sale.
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N2TRUX 01-03-2011 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bikes&bowties (Post 4384751)
How much would you want for the mirrors?]

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84 (Post 4384852)
stitch is that a 83-84 grill?

This is not a For Sale thread. Don't make it one and get it locked.

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WigglesTheHoly- where they are with the 60's chevy mirrors like what is on a Camaro or El Camino.
I agree. The round sport mirrors will accent the proposed round headlights.

Stitch 01-03-2011 11:09 AM

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Does anyone have a picture of mirrors from a 60s Camaro or el camino
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87 chevy silverado 01-03-2011 11:26 AM

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take them off. they will look fugly on there with the one peice winows.go with the smaller ones or none

N2TRUX 01-03-2011 11:46 AM

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Stitch 01-03-2011 12:22 PM

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I like that first set Ken. Where did can I get them from. I like the little bowties on the mirrors
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mooseknuckles 01-03-2011 12:27 PM

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def. no mirrors with one piece glass, but if you drive it daily you'll want at least a drivers side mirror!...

78 Chevyrado 01-03-2011 12:51 PM

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It would LOOK better with with the one piece glass with no mirrors at all, but I hate driving something with no mirrors, or the little useless mirrors.


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