Best Quality of mirrors and door handles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Edmond · 03-08-2009, 03:27 PM

Can someone please tell me where to get the best quality of door mirrors and door handles.
I put on new ones 5 years ago and already the chrome is so badly spikled (spelling?) it looks awful.
Is the quality of all these items so bad that I have to replace them every 4 to 5 years?

cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

**too much stuff** · 03-08-2009, 04:07 PM

Genuine Gm if you can find it over there. Once in awile these parts showup on e-bay, but may be tough finding someone to ship there. I "think" one sport mirror and outer door handle may still be available through gm. Not cheap however. Good luck, Eric

**leddzepp** · 03-08-2009, 04:08 PM

NOS is the best, but pricey if you can find them.

knsmodels · 03-08-2009, 08:42 PM

repop stuff is junk unfortunately......NOS is the way to go if you can find it

UltraBlue71 · 03-09-2009, 12:08 AM

the repro mirrors are crap! mine are rusted and crappy looking after a year and its pretty dry in ID, have you looked into rechroming?

Gray Ghost · 03-09-2009, 12:20 AM

Yep, I have been through 4 sets of mirrors in 4 years and hate them all...mainly because they are made from lightweight steel and vibrate a ton.

I am about to go with west coast style mirrors on my '70.

subtle71 · 03-09-2009, 12:21 AM

I know that Brothers Trucks carries the original GM and repop outside door handles. I think the original GMs go for around $99, where the repops go for $49/pair. They are not listed in the catalog, but they frequently have them in stock. Perhaps the same on the mirrors. I went a different route on my mirrors. It would be worth giving them a call (800) 977-2767. They are a board vendor!

Dean

Edmond · 03-09-2009, 04:02 AM

I was afraid of that. The Repro's are indeed junk.
I don't mind paying a bit more as long as the quality is good.
I'm gonna try Brothers for the original GM ones.
Thanks guys!

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

03-08-2009, 03:27 PM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Best Quality of mirrors and door handles? Can someone please tell me where to get the best quality of door mirrors and door handles. I put on new ones 5 years ago and already the chrome is so badly spikled (spelling?) it looks awful. Is the quality of all these items so bad that I have to replace them every 4 to 5 years? cya, Edmond Dutch Longhorn __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

03-08-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,769	Re: Best Quality of mirrors and door handles? Genuine Gm if you can find it over there. Once in awile these parts showup on e-bay, but may be tough finding someone to ship there. I "think" one sport mirror and outer door handle may still be available through gm. Not cheap however. Good luck, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-08-2009, 04:08 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: Best Quality of mirrors and door handles? NOS is the best, but pricey if you can find them.

03-08-2009, 08:42 PM	#4
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Best Quality of mirrors and door handles? repop stuff is junk unfortunately......NOS is the way to go if you can find it __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

03-09-2009, 12:08 AM	#5
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: Best Quality of mirrors and door handles? the repro mirrors are crap! mine are rusted and crappy looking after a year and its pretty dry in ID, have you looked into rechroming?

03-09-2009, 12:20 AM	#6
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Best Quality of mirrors and door handles? Yep, I have been through 4 sets of mirrors in 4 years and hate them all...mainly because they are made from lightweight steel and vibrate a ton. I am about to go with west coast style mirrors on my '70. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

03-09-2009, 12:21 AM	#7
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Best Quality of mirrors and door handles? I know that Brothers Trucks carries the original GM and repop outside door handles. I think the original GMs go for around $99, where the repops go for $49/pair. They are not listed in the catalog, but they frequently have them in stock. Perhaps the same on the mirrors. I went a different route on my mirrors. It would be worth giving them a call (800) 977-2767. They are a board vendor! Dean __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

03-09-2009, 04:02 AM	#8
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Re: Best Quality of mirrors and door handles? I was afraid of that. The Repro's are indeed junk. I don't mind paying a bit more as long as the quality is good. I'm gonna try Brothers for the original GM ones. Thanks guys! Cya, Edmond Dutch Longhorn __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands



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