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bad6772 · 03-30-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Haha it's all good. The truck is sold. I prefer the factory "sport" mirrors on 67-72 myself. For a solid color custom (like my 61 will be) I like the C6 vette and S2000 mirrors.

hey frizzle when i use to work as a body tech for a GM dealership the C5 mirrors were exactly the same as most GEO s.lol it use to crack us up.....im not shrue about the C6 s but ....if we went to our parts dept and asked for a mirror for a vette it was always twice as much as for the ones for the metro.....same mirror different cars.....just thought i would mention that....maybe the C6 and other Gm vehicles use the same mirror..........and are also half the cost.........

**Palf70Step** · 03-30-2008, 06:13 PM

I am planning the small tri-mount mirrors, but I am liking the idea of the F150 mirrors the more I see of it. Unfortunately I can't stand small mirrors, I like to see things when I am driving, so I prefer the larger head mirrors.

BigSky71 · 03-30-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zumo

I would go with 67-68 Camaro mirrors.

I have to agree with Zumo on those early Camaro mirrors, especially for a 2wd truck. For the K10 though I think something bigger would look right [taller truck/more mirror].

brad_man_72 · 03-30-2008, 07:31 PM

picture of camaro mirrors on a black 68 c-10 in the 2008 classic truck calendar. but a larger mirror may look better on a 4x4.

Frizzle Fry · 03-30-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by slanty12

im kinda liking the look of the f150 mirrors on the trucks but how did you mount them? just drill holes and screw them on? or was there any thing special that you had to do? my truck has one mirror on it and im gettin tired of not having both and im thinkin that the f150 mirrors will most likley be cheeper than factory mirrors

Cut off the "arm" that sticks out the back side of the mirror arms and made some backing plates to go on the inside of the doors.

slanty12 · 03-31-2008, 02:30 AM

alright thanks i might just do that and paint them to match the yellow on the truck

Andy4639 · 03-31-2008, 03:25 AM

I did away with my vent window and added these. Street scene mirrors.

*Shane* · 03-31-2008, 03:33 AM

oh my ...

wibilly · 03-31-2008, 05:15 AM

that must create quite a blind spot

cameeks · 03-31-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I did away with my vent window and added these. Street scene mirrors.

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Originally Posted by Shane

oh my ...

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Originally Posted by wibilly

that must create quite a blind spot

Andy4639 · 03-31-2008, 10:50 AM

Not in the least. I never leaned forward to look out the vent window. After you drive it a couple of times it's fine. No worse than any other truck. I had quite smoking at the time when I did it also.

cameeks · 03-31-2008, 08:34 PM

I went out to see how it would look from his seat and this is what I got.

Brad · 03-31-2008, 08:47 PM

Is that a '67 Camaro mirror? I had thought about using the '68 Camaro style mirror for my truck and I now see that it won't work if so....

cameeks · 03-31-2008, 08:51 PM

It is a mirror from pepboys. The mirror is 4.5" dia. And the view sux. I want to go with a bigger mirror.

Frizzle Fry · 03-31-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cameeks

I went out to see how it would look from his seat and this is what I got.

hmmm... No thanks.

ibad57 · 03-31-2008, 08:59 PM

Im looking for sport mirrows my self but not big and gouty to take your eyes off the body lines
Thought of replceing wing glass with tinted plexaglass then mounting thru plexaglass as shown in blue pic
I did see these while surfing and they looked nice with out major changes but not sure wher to find them

Frizzle Fry · 03-31-2008, 10:36 PM

The mirrors on the 55-56 are ford escort.

03-30-2008, 06:13 PM	#27
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Custom mirror ideas I am planning the small tri-mount mirrors, but I am liking the idea of the F150 mirrors the more I see of it. Unfortunately I can't stand small mirrors, I like to see things when I am driving, so I prefer the larger head mirrors. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-30-2008 at 08:37 PM.

03-30-2008, 07:31 PM	#29
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Custom mirror ideas picture of camaro mirrors on a black 68 c-10 in the 2008 classic truck calendar. but a larger mirror may look better on a 4x4. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

03-31-2008, 02:30 AM	#31
slanty12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: westmelbourne fl Posts: 23	Re: Custom mirror ideas alright thanks i might just do that and paint them to match the yellow on the truck __________________ 91 gmc k1500 chevy grill power buckets 350 5 speed

03-31-2008, 03:25 AM	#32
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Custom mirror ideas I did away with my vent window and added these. Street scene mirrors. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-31-2008, 03:33 AM	#33
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Custom mirror ideas oh my ...

03-31-2008, 05:15 AM	#34
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Custom mirror ideas that must create quite a blind spot __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-31-2008, 10:50 AM	#36
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Custom mirror ideas Not in the least. I never leaned forward to look out the vent window. After you drive it a couple of times it's fine. No worse than any other truck. I had quite smoking at the time when I did it also. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-31-2008, 08:34 PM	#37
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Custom mirror ideas I went out to see how it would look from his seat and this is what I got. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

03-31-2008, 08:47 PM	#38
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Custom mirror ideas Is that a '67 Camaro mirror? I had thought about using the '68 Camaro style mirror for my truck and I now see that it won't work if so.... __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-31-2008, 08:51 PM	#39
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Custom mirror ideas It is a mirror from pepboys. The mirror is 4.5" dia. And the view sux. I want to go with a bigger mirror. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

03-31-2008, 08:59 PM	#41
ibad57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Owensboro KENTUCKY Posts: 262	Re: Custom mirror ideas Im looking for sport mirrows my self but not big and gouty to take your eyes off the body lines Thought of replceing wing glass with tinted plexaglass then mounting thru plexaglass as shown in blue pic I did see these while surfing and they looked nice with out major changes but not sure wher to find them Attached Images __________________ My Project Old Glory trike visit here http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...48577705162172

03-31-2008, 10:36 PM	#42
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Custom mirror ideas The mirrors on the 55-56 are ford escort.

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