Mirror Selection

[nastety92]

I'm looking to buy some mirrors for my 67 Suburban. I like this style of mirror but I'm wondering if they are kind of useless? They seem kind of small and I'm just wondering if people who have this style can actually see out of the mirrors?



If I do not go with this style above I will go with this style below.



Thanks,
Nick

[Awjunkies]

Mine came with the big trucker style with the tripod mount. Thought it was overkill so I welded up the holes and went with the one in the second pic. In hindsight, you could you the small circle ones, the burb is mostly windows all the way back so it's not like newer cars where your over the shoulder view is all obstructed by plastic.

[LuckyScott]

I don't like the top one, was just not enough mirror for me. I have ones like the bottom photo but I installed a smaller round mirror on the arm. They work just fine.

[HO455]

This does to a certain degree depend on what your putting the mirrors on and how you plan to use the truck. A panel or small window 67, no way I could live with the small mirrors. A Suburban or other pick up the small mirror is doable but as daily driver in traffic not very comfortable. Anything thing with a trailer the larger the better.

[nastety92]

Originally Posted by HO455

This does to a certain degree depend on what your putting the mirrors on and how you plan to use the truck. A panel or small window 67, no way I could live with the small mirrors. A Suburban or other pick up the small mirror is doable but as daily driver in traffic not very comfortable. Anything thing with a trailer the larger the better.

Thanks for the reply. The mirrors are going on my 67 GMC Suburban. I plan on driving it a good amount. I like the look of the round smaller ones but I think I'm going to go with the second option as I think it's going to be more usable. Also I assume if I want to put a mirror on the passengers side I won't be able to see the mirror from the drivers seat mounted on the top of the door like that, round style.

Nick

[Average Joe]

Originally Posted by LuckyScott

I don't like the top one, was just not enough mirror for me. I have ones like the bottom photo but I installed a smaller round mirror on the arm. They work just fine.

I have the small round OEM style as well. They do work pretty well, but also leave a bit of a blind spot down low on the passenger side. I have thought about replacing the head with a convex? head mirror on the pass side. I would be fine with the distortion, but Im not sure how funky it would look.

[HO455]

On my 51 I have round reproductions that are about 6 inch and the passenger side is a convex. Really convex!

[RoadDawg]

Love my west coast mirrors. Great rearward visibility but you have to get used to driving with the forward/side visibility blockage issue.

[ironman3452]

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it may be hard to see but mine has small west coast mirrors

[olblue60@aol.com]

If you are interested in the small type mirrors, hot rod shops sell a brand called "Fattys", They have a slightly convex shape to them. Nice but pricey .

[Hotcorner]

. I have this style on my 69 K25 that appear to be original. Someone had put camper mirrors on it, but must’ve reinstalled the original ones when they booted the truck camper.

Is it true that the passenger side was installed further back on the door at factory?
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[nastety92]

Originally Posted by Hotcorner

. I have this style on my 69 K25 that appear to be original. Someone had put camper mirrors on it, but must’ve reinstalled the original ones when they booted the truck camper.

Is it true that the passenger side was installed further back on the door at factory?
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I purchased the same set of mirrors for my truck. They will be installed over the winter. I'd like to know that info as well. I already have holes on the drivers side.

Nick

[HO455]

Originally Posted by Hotcorner

. I have this style on my 69 K25 that appear to be original. Someone had put camper mirrors on it, but must’ve reinstalled the original ones when they booted the truck camper.

Is it true that the passenger side was installed further back on the door at factory?
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They are on my Burban. The passenger side is about an inch farther back. You can sort of see it in the photos if you look close at the front edge of the rubber stripping on the wing windows.

[Hotcorner]

Originally Posted by HO455

They are on my Burban. The passenger side is about an inch farther back. You can sort of see it in the photos if you look close at the front edge of the rubber stripping on the wing windows.

I know what that hanger is for 🤣. Learned the hard way.
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[HO455]

Actually its electrical wire, but it got the backing plates in position without having it remove the door panels.... yet again. Went home thinking I was a genius!