f150 mirrors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wibilly · 01-22-2006, 06:41 PM

i know some of you guys are running these on your trucks. i been thinking about it as well,but concerened about the support from the small mounting area bending my door on a bouncy 3/4 ton short box 4x4 do they seem prety stable or do they viberate and shake around a bit i dont want every car that comes up behind me at night to look like he has flashing lights

Frizzle Fry · 01-22-2006, 07:03 PM

There's an arm that extends into the door. I cut mine off and just mounted to the sheetmetal with a backing plate and they were pretty stable. If you wanted to take the time, you could find a way to use that arm to add support.

matthufham · 01-22-2006, 07:09 PM

i used a backing plate aswell, after trying to weld my own support arm to the existing one, and then finding out ford used an aluminum one so i didn't have any luck with that. i havent driven it yet so i can't tell you more than that.

DangerBoy · 01-22-2006, 07:19 PM

Can you guys put some pics up? Ive been lookin at options for new mirrors but can't recall if I've ever seen f150 mirrors on our trucks. Thanks.

matthufham · 01-22-2006, 11:55 PM

no problem

**truckdude239** · 01-23-2006, 12:07 AM

heres my truck someone told me that they where aftermarket f-150 mirrors

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=pics+promised

DangerBoy · 01-23-2006, 12:33 AM

Those are sweet! One more thing on my ever growing list of things to do....

Frizzle Fry · 01-23-2006, 01:54 AM

pics...

wibilly · 01-23-2006, 11:38 AM

where on these does the brace go, i think they look great as is are these break away mirrors?

matthufham · 01-23-2006, 12:01 PM

for mine instead of using the 2 screws to the door skin alone, i put a thick piece of steel behind the doorskin and ran the screws through that. it's like using a hidden washer. for the support arm, i cut if off.

68gmcdually · 01-23-2006, 11:28 PM

I haven't had any problems with mine either. I even run with trailer mirrors slipped over mine the odd time.

chevyman196854 · 01-23-2006, 11:38 PM

hi i am glad to be a member of the board i have a 1969 chevy cst long bed fleetside

Frizzle Fry · 01-24-2006, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibilly

where on these does the brace go, i think they look great as is are these break away mirrors?

They are breakaway. You the brace or arm sticks out.... How about a pic:

wibilly · 01-24-2006, 01:55 AM

that is the brace that goes inside the door?then if used you mount it to anywhere you can that it won't interfear with window mech.?

Frizzle Fry · 01-24-2006, 04:45 PM

Yep. It would be under the vent window.

wibilly · 01-24-2006, 07:50 PM

i'll have to try to salvage a oair of them i need to figure out what i'm gonna use for mirrors before i start body work on my doors so i know if i need to weld up current holes thanks guys

01-22-2006, 06:41 PM	#1
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	f150 mirrors i know some of you guys are running these on your trucks. i been thinking about it as well,but concerened about the support from the small mounting area bending my door on a bouncy 3/4 ton short box 4x4 do they seem prety stable or do they viberate and shake around a bit i dont want every car that comes up behind me at night to look like he has flashing lights __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-22-2006, 07:03 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: f150 mirrors There's an arm that extends into the door. I cut mine off and just mounted to the sheetmetal with a backing plate and they were pretty stable. If you wanted to take the time, you could find a way to use that arm to add support.

01-22-2006, 07:09 PM	#3
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: f150 mirrors i used a backing plate aswell, after trying to weld my own support arm to the existing one, and then finding out ford used an aluminum one so i didn't have any luck with that. i havent driven it yet so i can't tell you more than that.

01-22-2006, 07:19 PM	#4
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: f150 mirrors Can you guys put some pics up? Ive been lookin at options for new mirrors but can't recall if I've ever seen f150 mirrors on our trucks. Thanks. __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

01-22-2006, 11:55 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: f150 mirrors no problem Attached Images

01-23-2006, 12:07 AM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: f150 mirrors heres my truck someone told me that they where aftermarket f-150 mirrors http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=pics+promised __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-23-2006, 12:33 AM	#7
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: f150 mirrors Those are sweet! One more thing on my ever growing list of things to do.... __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

01-23-2006, 01:54 AM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: f150 mirrors pics...

01-23-2006, 11:38 AM	#9
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: f150 mirrors where on these does the brace go, i think they look great as is are these break away mirrors? __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-23-2006, 12:01 PM	#10
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: f150 mirrors for mine instead of using the 2 screws to the door skin alone, i put a thick piece of steel behind the doorskin and ran the screws through that. it's like using a hidden washer. for the support arm, i cut if off.

01-23-2006, 11:28 PM	#11
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Re: f150 mirrors I haven't had any problems with mine either. I even run with trailer mirrors slipped over mine the odd time. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

01-23-2006, 11:38 PM	#12
chevyman196854 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: woodstock ohio Posts: 11	Re: f150 mirrors hi i am glad to be a member of the board i have a 1969 chevy cst long bed fleetside

01-24-2006, 01:55 AM	#14
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: f150 mirrors that is the brace that goes inside the door?then if used you mount it to anywhere you can that it won't interfear with window mech.? __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-24-2006, 04:45 PM	#15
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: f150 mirrors Yep. It would be under the vent window.

01-24-2006, 07:50 PM	#16
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: f150 mirrors i'll have to try to salvage a oair of them i need to figure out what i'm gonna use for mirrors before i start body work on my doors so i know if i need to weld up current holes thanks guys __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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