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Turbolark · 03-29-2013, 06:45 PM

The truck I bought has no side mirrors. I hate not having them as I have noticed how much I miss having them.
I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for mirrors from a modern car that could fit our doors. Tried to post a pic of the truck so you know the style.
Thanks.

*Mister-B* · 03-29-2013, 06:59 PM

Your truck came stock with the best looking mirrors of all the years IMHO. They are the same as stock on a '69, so that's what I put on. You can buy them at Brothers

Turbolark · 03-29-2013, 09:55 PM

Thanks. I don't think those work with the smoothed out look of this truck. Are those the nicest looking stock mirrors for these trucks? yes, but not for a custom like mine.

JOJABOY · 03-29-2013, 10:27 PM

Get some peep mirrors to hang from the top of the door.

Square_78 · 03-29-2013, 10:33 PM

Dont put modern mirrors on it. I had them on mine and threw them in the trash. They were Camaro or Firebird mirrors painted blue to match the truck. I installed the proper 1969 round chrome mirrors and they look soooooo good!

**jocko** · 03-29-2013, 11:28 PM

recommend 71/72 sport mirrors. smallest, sleekest stock mirror you can install.

SS Tim · 03-30-2013, 12:08 AM

The round head car mirrors from the 60s look good on truck. Its more in keeping with a smaller mirror than the "sport mirrors". The round head gives it sort of a stockish look too. They even come with bowties on them if you want. Every Camaro/Impala/Nova parts supplier has a version.

mantisman · 03-30-2013, 12:33 AM

i just bought custom mirrors from street rod headquarters. i went with the VHRVF1 just search mirrors.

website is streetrodhq.com

mantisman · 03-30-2013, 12:36 AM

I forgot to mention Cal-vu mirrors but i wasn't able to get any info on exactly what year and model pickup people were using. I have the one peice windows so there was a place in the corner for me to install the ones i bought from street rod headquarters.

Turbolark · 03-30-2013, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mantisman

I forgot to mention Cal-vu mirrors but i wasn't able to get any info on exactly what year and model pickup people were using. I have the one peice windows so there was a place in the corner for me to install the ones i bought from street rod headquarters.

Lots of stuff there to look at, thanks. Could you post a pic of your truck/mirror setup please?

mantisman · 03-30-2013, 01:33 PM

there installing them soon i will get a picture up when its done. should be within the week.

**jocko** · 03-30-2013, 04:49 PM

in hindsight - considering how custom your truck is - I think TimSS's mirror post is much more in line with what you might be looking for. Looks good. Personally, any body-matched painted mirrors on these trucks no lookie so good... but that's ONLY personal preference. In my pea brain, only a full-on custom can pull off a body color mirror - and yours might be able to make that work. Still, I like Tim's option the best of all so far for your particular style truck.

aventur1 · 03-30-2013, 06:25 PM

Are the sport mirrors metal? Best place to buy a set?

mantisman · 03-30-2013, 08:42 PM

Urethane plastic is what the ones I'm using are made of
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**jocko** · 03-30-2013, 08:50 PM

stock gm sport mirrors should be metal - I assumed that the repops were as well... but haven't personally bought any of the repops.

Sid138 · 03-30-2013, 08:56 PM

I originally bought a set of the '71-'72 sport mirrors, and I think they look great, but I was told it was difficult to adjust the passenger mirror properly. I took those back and bought a set of '68-'69 Camaro mirrors. Haven't installed them yet but look great on our trucks also.

aventur1 · 03-30-2013, 10:04 PM

ok on camaro one look good, just don't want any plastic

Sid138 · 03-31-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aventur1

ok on camaro one look good, just don't want any plastic

x2 That's why I didn't buy plastic. At $60 for a pair, I would have been pretty disappointed if they were.
I got mine @ http://http://davestruckparts.net/ which is only a 30 minute drive from me. I agree mine are a little pricey, but it was a..I was there and he had them in stock..kinda thing

Jahloha · 11-14-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Square_78

Dont put modern mirrors on it. I had them on mine and threw them in the trash. They were Camaro or Firebird mirrors painted blue to match the truck. I installed the proper 1969 round chrome mirrors and they look soooooo good!

I know this thread is old, but peeked into your cab and saw your bench seat and like it. Is it original?

SierraMtns · 07-06-2015, 04:59 PM

Anyone have any issues with the aftermarket ones shaking?

cherokeejohn · 07-06-2015, 06:47 PM

OK don't attack me hear fellas but I like the F**D mirrors from the 92-96 era here's a pic from a members custom camper/20. I didn't save his build thread. You can also see it on his website that's advertised on the softcap. www.campgroundveiws.com

Steve Cole · 07-06-2015, 11:04 PM

Forget the mirrors, you need some grass, STAT! Kidding, did you ever decide on mirrors?
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*Fitz* · 07-08-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Forget the mirrors, you need some grass, STAT! Kidding, did you ever decide on mirrors?
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He's from SoCal, the land of government mandated drought. If he puts in grass the fines for watering it will bankrupt him before he can buy his mirrors! Nice truck, though.

DarkFlounder · 07-08-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

He's from SoCal, the land of government mandated drought. If he puts in grass the fines for watering it will bankrupt him before he can buy his mirrors! Nice truck, though.

There are some places in SoCal where the grass don't grow, even with watering.

Source: Grew up 50 miles from Death Valley

Chucks72Longbed · 07-08-2015, 03:12 PM

I'm for the peep mirrors too! That's what I'm putting em on my c20.

03-29-2013, 06:45 PM	#1
Turbolark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCalif Posts: 8	Side mirrors. The truck I bought has no side mirrors. I hate not having them as I have noticed how much I miss having them. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for mirrors from a modern car that could fit our doors. Tried to post a pic of the truck so you know the style. Thanks. Attached Images

03-29-2013, 06:59 PM	#2
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Side mirrors. Your truck came stock with the best looking mirrors of all the years IMHO. They are the same as stock on a '69, so that's what I put on. You can buy them at Brothers

03-29-2013, 09:55 PM	#3
Turbolark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCalif Posts: 8	Re: Side mirrors. Thanks. I don't think those work with the smoothed out look of this truck. Are those the nicest looking stock mirrors for these trucks? yes, but not for a custom like mine.

03-29-2013, 10:27 PM	#4
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Side mirrors. Get some peep mirrors to hang from the top of the door.

03-29-2013, 10:33 PM	#5
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Side mirrors. Dont put modern mirrors on it. I had them on mine and threw them in the trash. They were Camaro or Firebird mirrors painted blue to match the truck. I installed the proper 1969 round chrome mirrors and they look soooooo good! Attached Images __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

03-29-2013, 11:28 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Side mirrors. recommend 71/72 sport mirrors. smallest, sleekest stock mirror you can install. Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 03-29-2013 at 11:34 PM.

03-30-2013, 12:08 AM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Side mirrors. The round head car mirrors from the 60s look good on truck. Its more in keeping with a smaller mirror than the "sport mirrors". The round head gives it sort of a stockish look too. They even come with bowties on them if you want. Every Camaro/Impala/Nova parts supplier has a version. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-30-2013, 12:33 AM	#8
mantisman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nyssa Oregon Posts: 22	Re: Side mirrors. i just bought custom mirrors from street rod headquarters. i went with the VHRVF1 just search mirrors. website is streetrodhq.com

03-30-2013, 12:36 AM	#9
mantisman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nyssa Oregon Posts: 22	Re: Side mirrors. I forgot to mention Cal-vu mirrors but i wasn't able to get any info on exactly what year and model pickup people were using. I have the one peice windows so there was a place in the corner for me to install the ones i bought from street rod headquarters.

03-30-2013, 01:33 PM	#11
mantisman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nyssa Oregon Posts: 22	Re: Side mirrors. there installing them soon i will get a picture up when its done. should be within the week.

03-30-2013, 04:49 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Side mirrors. in hindsight - considering how custom your truck is - I think TimSS's mirror post is much more in line with what you might be looking for. Looks good. Personally, any body-matched painted mirrors on these trucks no lookie so good... but that's ONLY personal preference. In my pea brain, only a full-on custom can pull off a body color mirror - and yours might be able to make that work. Still, I like Tim's option the best of all so far for your particular style truck.

03-30-2013, 06:25 PM	#13
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Side mirrors. Are the sport mirrors metal? Best place to buy a set? __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

03-30-2013, 08:42 PM	#14
mantisman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nyssa Oregon Posts: 22	Re: Side mirrors. Urethane plastic is what the ones I'm using are made of Posted via Mobile Device

03-30-2013, 08:50 PM	#15
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Side mirrors. stock gm sport mirrors should be metal - I assumed that the repops were as well... but haven't personally bought any of the repops.

03-30-2013, 08:56 PM	#16
Sid138 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Valdese, NC Posts: 90	Re: Side mirrors. I originally bought a set of the '71-'72 sport mirrors, and I think they look great, but I was told it was difficult to adjust the passenger mirror properly. I took those back and bought a set of '68-'69 Camaro mirrors. Haven't installed them yet but look great on our trucks also. __________________ 1972 C/10 short step, 327/TH350, Blue Print H8002k Aluminum heads, 268 Lunati Voodoo cam, Lunati lifters, valve springs, roller rockers and Summit Racing dbl roller timing chain, Holley 670 Street Avenger dual line carb, Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake, Summit ceramic coated long tube headers, Flowmasters, 3:73 gear, 15x10 Wheel Vintique Rallys w/ 295/50 front and rear, 2/4 drop, Custom Sound Head unit, Alpine amp, Fosgate Punch P3, Kenwood 6x9 in the doors, Grant GT w/tilt, B&M MegaShifter...etc



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03-30-2013, 10:04 PM	#17
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: Side mirrors. ok on camaro one look good, just don't want any plastic __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

07-06-2015, 04:59 PM	#20
SierraMtns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 869	Re: Side mirrors. Anyone have any issues with the aftermarket ones shaking?

07-06-2015, 06:47 PM	#21
cherokeejohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wasteminster, Maryland Posts: 409	Re: Side mirrors. OK don't attack me hear fellas but I like the FD mirrors from the 92-96 era here's a pic from a members custom camper/20. I didn't save his build thread. You can also see it on his website that's advertised on the softcap. www.campgroundveiws.com Attached Images __________________ 72 C/10, LWB, 5.7, Auto, with A/C F.B.I** = Full Blood Indian Appalachia/Eastern Cherokee,"Tsalagi"

07-06-2015, 11:04 PM	#22
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Forget the mirrors, you need some grass, STAT! Kidding, did you ever decide on mirrors? Posted via Mobile Device

07-08-2015, 03:12 PM	#25
Chucks72Longbed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sedro Woolley Washington Posts: 86	Re: Side mirrors. I'm for the peep mirrors too! That's what I'm putting em on my c20. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 LWB-Just what I always wanted. Now, just need more time and money!

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