Towing Mirrors for 85 Crew Cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Wincks2 · 07-25-2011, 02:01 AM

What sort of attachable towing mirrors were used on the 85 long box crew cabs?

I've seen black plastic ones that fit over the regular side mirrors.

Was there a metal or chrome alternative that was commonly used, other than something that would entirely replace the original chrome side mirrors?

TDS-MN · 07-25-2011, 11:55 AM

Funny, I just came across my old black plastic one this weekend while going thru some stuff in the garage. I had never actually used it on the '85 pickup to me recollection, so i gave it a test-fit, and it was like a hand in a glove, I was quite impressed.

i actually used the add-on mirror on my old S-Series, I don't reccall ever having it on my '85 truck before. It sure is not pretty on there, but it would serve it's purpose at least. I have not seen any other 'temporary' type towing mirrors.

07-25-2011, 02:01 AM	#1
Wincks2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada - Manitoba - Winnipeg Posts: 425	Towing Mirrors for 85 Crew Cab? What sort of attachable towing mirrors were used on the 85 long box crew cabs? I've seen black plastic ones that fit over the regular side mirrors. Was there a metal or chrome alternative that was commonly used, other than something that would entirely replace the original chrome side mirrors? __________________ Old Smokey: 85 GMC 3/4 ton long bed crew cab originally a 5.7 gas engine now with an 84 6.2 with a 92 serpentine belt system, a banks sidewinder, torque converter, and a shift kit. I bought her this way from someone handy - and now am trying to figure out how all this truck works. The Old Smokey project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=390518

07-25-2011, 11:55 AM	#2
TDS-MN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mpls, MN USA Posts: 151	Re: Towing Mirrors for 85 Crew Cab? Funny, I just came across my old black plastic one this weekend while going thru some stuff in the garage. I had never actually used it on the '85 pickup to me recollection, so i gave it a test-fit, and it was like a hand in a glove, I was quite impressed. i actually used the add-on mirror on my old S-Series, I don't reccall ever having it on my '85 truck before. It sure is not pretty on there, but it would serve it's purpose at least. I have not seen any other 'temporary' type towing mirrors. __________________ TomS. '98 S-10 Blazer 4dr 4wd - 4.3, AT, stock & '85 K-10 w/ 305, 700r4, np208, and RUST! SOLD Dec 2014

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