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Old 11-22-2016, 07:34 PM   #1
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Towing Mirrors

I'm looking to see some good towing mirrors for my 69 Suburban. I tow a 26' travel trailer and I'd like to see what others are using for towing. Any suggestions would be welcome. I know this is the truck forum but, I thought I might get more ideas here. Thanks
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Old 11-22-2016, 08:39 PM   #2
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Re: Towing Mirrors

Im using the fender clip on mirrors from the 70's. I got mine at a local swap meet for 10.00. I see them all the time, cheap. They work well, the drivers side has a little blind spot due to the windshield post, but just takes some adjust of the mirror to get it right.
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Old 11-22-2016, 08:47 PM   #3
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Im using the fender clip on mirrors from the 70's. I got mine at a local swap meet for 10.00. I see them all the time, cheap. They work well, the drivers side has a little blind spot due to the windshield post, but just takes some adjust of the mirror to get it right.
Do they vibrate bad? They have a nice retro look to them!
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Old 11-22-2016, 08:58 PM   #4
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No problems with vibration. I only drive at most 63mph though.
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Old 11-22-2016, 10:09 PM   #5
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Factory works like a charm:
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Even run them on my '95 'Burb:
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Old 11-23-2016, 12:53 AM   #6
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Re: Towing Mirrors

Not trying to hijack the thread, but does anyone know which strap-on temp auxiliary towing mirrors work best on the small factory mirrors from 69 through 72?
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Old 11-23-2016, 11:10 AM   #7
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Re: Towing Mirrors

X2 on myoldtruck. This is exactly what I plan to do. I have the sport mirrors for looks and will use strap-on type for towing when needed.

I took off the factory big mirrors for a cleaner look and so they don't stick out as much in parking lots. Seems like the parking spaces are getting smaller and smaller. (or maybe I'm just getting bigger)
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Old 11-23-2016, 11:44 AM   #8
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My Dad's 1970 CST/10 with the factory 3 point mirrors on it. I'm going to put the same mirrors on my 1972 C1500 if I can find some.

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Ranger, I have some like Special K showed if you're interested.
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Old 11-23-2016, 02:41 PM   #10
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Re: Towing Mirrors

That's what West Coast Seniors were intended for - seeing around a big tow package! I don't have a picture of them extended, as they do go out very wide, but here's one contracted:
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Old 11-23-2016, 06:18 PM   #11
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Re: Towing Mirrors

Lots of good ideas!! Thanks everybody.
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