West Coast Jr. Mirrors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

burkeens · 01-21-2011, 04:30 PM

I am looking to repaint and return the family 68 C-10 to its original configuration.

That would mean four things: paint all over, return grill from white to argent silver, put the orignal base hubcaps back on (take off full wheel caps), and put the original "West Coast Jr." mirrors back on.

But I have a question: how easy is to see out of the WC Jr. mirror?

I guess I can have someone hold them up at the right level and look, but can anybody advise from experience where the blind spots with the WC mirrors as opposed to the single stem ones, and any other practical considerations (other than they stick out farther)?

Thanks!

PanelDeland · 01-21-2011, 05:09 PM

Mines a Panel.I have blind spots on the passenger side.In a PU you could just look over your shoulder.I did put some "Sweet Spot" stick on convex mirrors on the bottom of them and it helped a lot.I can see just as well as in any other Panel or truck with topper I've ever driven.I don't think I could drive a Panel without them,I've owned 3 and driven 3/4 others and all had JWC's on them.

There is a reason semi tractors use them.

burkeens · 01-21-2011, 09:52 PM

Thanks. I believe remember my aunt telling me it was hard to see the car right behing you with those mirrors on.

Shyguy · 01-22-2011, 09:38 AM

Here is a picture of west coast mirrors, hopefully you can see that I have panoramic mirrors on the frames. Some people may call them wide angle also.

My '92 GMC K-3500 has the stick on wide angle mirrors on both sides they really help. I got them at a local auto parts store.

PanelDeland · 01-22-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burkeens

Thanks. I believe remember my aunt telling me it was hard to see the car right behing you with those mirrors on.

That's what the center rear veiw is for.

msgross · 01-22-2011, 09:59 AM

west coast JR's are going to be the best visable "original" mirror... the small round and rectangle one's will be more difficult, but depending on the look you are going for they might fit the truck better.

My 68 has west coast jr's but I don't know if I am going to put them back on since they are very "bulky" looking... we shall see.

I have a white set and stainless set to test fit for looks...

01-21-2011, 04:30 PM	#1
burkeens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 177	West Coast Jr. Mirrors I am looking to repaint and return the family 68 C-10 to its original configuration. That would mean four things: paint all over, return grill from white to argent silver, put the orignal base hubcaps back on (take off full wheel caps), and put the original "West Coast Jr." mirrors back on. But I have a question: how easy is to see out of the WC Jr. mirror? I guess I can have someone hold them up at the right level and look, but can anybody advise from experience where the blind spots with the WC mirrors as opposed to the single stem ones, and any other practical considerations (other than they stick out farther)? Thanks!

01-21-2011, 05:09 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: West Coast Jr. Mirrors Mines a Panel.I have blind spots on the passenger side.In a PU you could just look over your shoulder.I did put some "Sweet Spot" stick on convex mirrors on the bottom of them and it helped a lot.I can see just as well as in any other Panel or truck with topper I've ever driven.I don't think I could drive a Panel without them,I've owned 3 and driven 3/4 others and all had JWC's on them. There is a reason semi tractors use them. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 01-21-2011 at 05:11 PM.

01-21-2011, 09:52 PM	#3
burkeens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 177	Re: West Coast Jr. Mirrors Thanks. I believe remember my aunt telling me it was hard to see the car right behing you with those mirrors on.

01-22-2011, 09:38 AM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: West Coast Jr. Mirrors Here is a picture of west coast mirrors, hopefully you can see that I have panoramic mirrors on the frames. Some people may call them wide angle also. My '92 GMC K-3500 has the stick on wide angle mirrors on both sides they really help. I got them at a local auto parts store. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

01-22-2011, 09:59 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: West Coast Jr. Mirrors west coast JR's are going to be the best visable "original" mirror... the small round and rectangle one's will be more difficult, but depending on the look you are going for they might fit the truck better. My 68 has west coast jr's but I don't know if I am going to put them back on since they are very "bulky" looking... we shall see. I have a white set and stainless set to test fit for looks... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 01-22-2011 at 10:00 AM.

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