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azsmokey · 03-22-2008, 01:05 AM

I am trying to compile an assortment of door mirror ideas. I do not want to use the OEM style mirror on my K10. Please post pics of the mirrors on your vehicle as well as any ideas or suggestions.

corn · 03-22-2008, 01:35 AM

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mtndewmaniac66 · 03-22-2008, 02:29 AM

I have those "door edge peep mirrors" that LMC truck sells.

Here is a link to the catalog page.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.asp?page=107

azsmokey · 03-28-2008, 05:39 PM

There have to be other mirror ideas out there... Please post some photos or ideas of your custom mirrors or mirrors from other vehicles adapted to the 67-72 style truck.

AGRV8D · 03-28-2008, 05:53 PM

i was looking at these on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TODAY.m238.lVI

whatnow123 · 03-28-2008, 06:36 PM

Here is what I did as I wasn't sure what to do either. After a few test fits, turns out I really ended up liking them. I don't think it would functional if you have the wing windows.

chev74 · 03-28-2008, 07:03 PM

whatnow123, what vehicle are those from

Frizzle Fry · 03-28-2008, 08:32 PM

I had F150 (~96) mirrors on my old stepside. You can get them in all black or chrome backed, power or manual:

VA72C10 · 03-28-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by whatnow123

Here is what I did as I wasn't sure what to do either. After a few test fits, turns out I really ended up liking them. I don't think it would functional if you have the wing windows.

Were those the chrome ones you painted to match the truck or did you find paintable ones? If chrome, how did you prep them? Thanks.

VA72C10 · 03-28-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I had F150 (~96) mirrors on my old stepside. You can get them in all black or chrome backed, power or manual:

Can you post any other pictures of these? Thanks!

Mondo · 03-28-2008, 11:50 PM

Sickred72 has some nice mirrors... said he got them here:

http://www.billetspecialties.com/pro...cid=6&scid=190

Here's a pic

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1196555535

whatnow123 · 03-28-2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chev74

whatnow123, what vehicle are those from

These are from the local auto store. They are the plastic sport mirrors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Were those the chrome ones you painted to match the truck or did you find paintable ones? If chrome, how did you prep them? Thanks.

I found them in black, that was why I even considered them becuase I wanted it to match the truck.

tsetsaf · 03-29-2008, 12:44 AM

Frizzle Fry has the photo of the F-150 mirrors posted. Those are the chromed ones. I just installed the black ones but do not have any good photos yet. They look good and work well; I am happy with the results. Mine are the electric model but I choose not to hook them up. You can still manually move the mirror around.

You can see from my photo the damage done by the original big tri-pod style mirrors... ouch.

Zumo · 03-29-2008, 01:01 AM

I would go with 67-68 Camaro mirrors.

Frizzle Fry · 03-29-2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Can you post any other pictures of these? Thanks!

here you go

VA72C10 · 03-29-2008, 01:43 AM

Thanks for the pictures!

cameeks · 03-29-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

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bglad420 · 03-29-2008, 06:40 PM

I have the round camaro/nova mirror on my truck, and I think It fits well, those f-150 mirrors are but ugly, they ruin your truck frizzle, they are just so big and fugly, but that's one mans opinion.

VA72C10 · 03-29-2008, 07:29 PM

[QUOTE=bglad420;2650982]I have the round camaro/nova mirror on my truck, and I think It fits well, QUOTE]

Do you have pictures?

tsetsaf · 03-29-2008, 08:19 PM

bglad... The F-150 mirrors are much larger than the little peep mirrors and some of us do still pull large loads with the trucks and need to be able to see around the loads. Any suggestions for a "better" looking large mirror?

I do agree that they change the look of the truck and that the classic style mirrors do not.

Slammed70 · 03-29-2008, 08:25 PM

Peep mirrors...

I also like the factory F100 mirrors, I'd like to see these on our trucks.

Frizzle Fry · 03-30-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bglad420

I have the round camaro/nova mirror on my truck, and I think It fits well, those f-150 mirrors are but ugly, they ruin your truck frizzle, they are just so big and fugly, but that's one mans opinion.

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.

Long Roof · 03-30-2008, 04:11 AM

I can't find a good pic right now but I kind of like the sport mirrors that came on all the 80's G-body, F-body and corvettes. Please don't use those F@#$ mirrors !!

Frizzle Fry · 03-30-2008, 06:37 AM

The reason I went for the F150 mirrors in the first place was because I thought they looked good on these trucks. But my tastes have evolved a bit since then.

slanty12 · 03-30-2008, 07:49 AM

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

03-22-2008, 01:05 AM	#1
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Custom mirror ideas I am trying to compile an assortment of door mirror ideas. I do not want to use the OEM style mirror on my K10. Please post pics of the mirrors on your vehicle as well as any ideas or suggestions.

03-22-2008, 01:35 AM	#2
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Custom mirror ideas subscribed!

03-22-2008, 02:29 AM	#3
mtndewmaniac66 Do the Dew! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 191	Re: Custom mirror ideas I have those "door edge peep mirrors" that LMC truck sells. Here is a link to the catalog page. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.asp?page=107

03-28-2008, 05:39 PM	#4
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Re: Custom mirror ideas There have to be other mirror ideas out there... Please post some photos or ideas of your custom mirrors or mirrors from other vehicles adapted to the 67-72 style truck.

03-28-2008, 05:53 PM	#5
AGRV8D Regular Confuser Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Highlands, Texas Posts: 197	Re: Custom mirror ideas i was looking at these on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TODAY.m238.lVI __________________ My Stuff Surgeon General never said anything about smokin' Fords. Build Thread

03-28-2008, 06:36 PM	#6
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Custom mirror ideas Here is what I did as I wasn't sure what to do either. After a few test fits, turns out I really ended up liking them. I don't think it would functional if you have the wing windows. Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

03-28-2008, 07:03 PM	#7
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Custom mirror ideas whatnow123, what vehicle are those from

03-28-2008, 08:32 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Custom mirror ideas I had F150 (~96) mirrors on my old stepside. You can get them in all black or chrome backed, power or manual: Attached Images

03-28-2008, 11:50 PM	#11
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Custom mirror ideas Sickred72 has some nice mirrors... said he got them here: http://www.billetspecialties.com/pro...cid=6&scid=190 Here's a pic http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1196555535 Last edited by Mondo; 03-30-2008 at 04:55 AM.

03-29-2008, 12:44 AM	#13
tsetsaf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 210	Re: Custom mirror ideas Frizzle Fry has the photo of the F-150 mirrors posted. Those are the chromed ones. I just installed the black ones but do not have any good photos yet. They look good and work well; I am happy with the results. Mine are the electric model but I choose not to hook them up. You can still manually move the mirror around. You can see from my photo the damage done by the original big tri-pod style mirrors... ouch. Attached Images __________________ 71 C-20 Custom Camper California Truck

03-29-2008, 01:01 AM	#14
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Custom mirror ideas I would go with 67-68 Camaro mirrors. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

03-29-2008, 01:43 AM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Custom mirror ideas Thanks for the pictures!

03-29-2008, 06:40 PM	#18
bglad420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 167	Re: Custom mirror ideas I have the round camaro/nova mirror on my truck, and I think It fits well, those f-150 mirrors are but ugly, they ruin your truck frizzle, they are just so big and fugly, but that's one mans opinion. __________________ 70 GMC LWB Fleetside, 402BB, TH400 90K original only cost $50.

03-29-2008, 07:29 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Custom mirror ideas [QUOTE=bglad420;2650982]I have the round camaro/nova mirror on my truck, and I think It fits well, QUOTE] Do you have pictures?

03-29-2008, 08:19 PM	#20
tsetsaf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 210	Re: Custom mirror ideas bglad... The F-150 mirrors are much larger than the little peep mirrors and some of us do still pull large loads with the trucks and need to be able to see around the loads. Any suggestions for a "better" looking large mirror? I do agree that they change the look of the truck and that the classic style mirrors do not. __________________ 71 C-20 Custom Camper California Truck



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03-30-2008, 04:11 AM	#23
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Custom mirror ideas I can't find a good pic right now but I kind of like the sport mirrors that came on all the 80's G-body, F-body and corvettes. Please don't use those F@#$ mirrors !! __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

03-30-2008, 06:37 AM	#24
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Custom mirror ideas The reason I went for the F150 mirrors in the first place was because I thought they looked good on these trucks. But my tastes have evolved a bit since then. Attached Images

03-30-2008, 07:49 AM	#25
slanty12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: westmelbourne fl Posts: 23	Re: Custom mirror ideas 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 __________________ 91 gmc k1500 chevy grill power buckets 350 5 speed

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