Sport Mirror Vendor Differences - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rcazwillis · 02-25-2019, 03:23 PM

Zane's 71 had sport mirrors from the factory. Purchased the ones from Brothers and the right side is useless. Known issue with a little research...after the purchase...

Local vendor says his will work for $50 per side. Probably going to try. Easier to return.

Does anyone know if there is a sport mirror that actually works?

tdangle · 02-25-2019, 04:46 PM

I have a set of sport mirrors that the passenger side is slightly convex. Allows me to see a little more. No way near as good as the original camper mirrors, but look a lot better. Mounted it as high and far forward as I could.

**hooverfish** · 02-25-2019, 05:51 PM

NOS are obviously the best choice but expensive. I found a non- perfect pair (1 inch scratch in stainless on back of mirror head) for $150.
Very happy with them.
Or place a WTB ad for a used pair of OEM mirrors ?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-25-2019, 08:19 PM

I'd hold out for original. If your truck warrants it you'll spend maybe $250 for NOS. If you're not in a hurry, you can find nice OEM driver quality for under $50 each.

Just looked on Ebay, where you can buy a pair of NOS mirrors complete with backing plates, gaskets and pitting for just $800, and shipping is free

02-25-2019, 03:23 PM	#1
rcazwillis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 309	Sport Mirror Vendor Differences Zane's 71 had sport mirrors from the factory. Purchased the ones from Brothers and the right side is useless. Known issue with a little research...after the purchase... Local vendor says his will work for $50 per side. Probably going to try. Easier to return. Does anyone know if there is a sport mirror that actually works? __________________ Zane's 71 Build

02-25-2019, 04:46 PM	#2
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: Sport Mirror Vendor Differences I have a set of sport mirrors that the passenger side is slightly convex. Allows me to see a little more. No way near as good as the original camper mirrors, but look a lot better. Mounted it as high and far forward as I could. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

02-25-2019, 05:51 PM	#3
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,125	Re: Sport Mirror Vendor Differences NOS are obviously the best choice but expensive. I found a non- perfect pair (1 inch scratch in stainless on back of mirror head) for $150. Very happy with them. Or place a WTB ad for a used pair of OEM mirrors ? __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

02-25-2019, 08:19 PM	#4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,204	Re: Sport Mirror Vendor Differences I'd hold out for original. If your truck warrants it you'll spend maybe $250 for NOS. If you're not in a hurry, you can find nice OEM driver quality for under $50 each. Just looked on Ebay, where you can buy a pair of NOS mirrors complete with backing plates, gaskets and pitting for just $800, and shipping is free __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 02-25-2019 at 08:28 PM.



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