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Old 06-24-2011, 05:43 PM   #1
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Bigger mirrors?

Hey guys! I have the little round mirrors on the burb now, absolutely not fond of them. Does anyone know where I can get bigger mirrors without running those tripod mirrors?

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Old 06-24-2011, 05:46 PM   #2
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

I think just about any of the vendors carry those.
LMC for sure, but check with the board vendors for a better deal.

I have the stainless square mirrors on my burb, and they suit me just fine for what I use my burb for.
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Old 06-24-2011, 06:44 PM   #3
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

There are the round mirrors off a bigger trucks in the 1990's (Topkick) they are covex to give a wider view but are the same size as the OEM mirror on the 67-72. I used those on my passenger side when one of the round mirrors swivel came loose. I have since switch to the rectanglular mirrors and love them.
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:38 PM   #4
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

i have rectangular mirrors i think from a jeep. Better then the flat round ones. Only problem they shake alot on the hiway
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Old 06-24-2011, 07:39 PM   #5
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Old 09-19-2011, 11:45 AM   #6
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

Hey Vectorit, I love the size of your mirrors. Where did you get them?

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Old 09-19-2011, 12:23 PM   #7
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

I bought those mirrors many years ago, and I got them from Golden State Truck Parts when they were still in SoCal. Now they are in Carson City NV.

http://www.gspp.com/

They are the larger rectangle mirrors that came stock on our trucks back then, and I am pretty sure you could find them from most of the vendors.
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Old 09-19-2011, 01:38 PM   #8
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

Cool! Thanks for the website. What are the measurements of them so I know I'm buying the same ones?
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Old 09-24-2011, 08:37 PM   #9
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

i actually think i like the big rig-west coast mirrors Vectorit use to have on his burb better than what he is running now. but function take a back to seat to aesthetics these days.

i like the tripod mirrors the best on a 71-72 and so i'm going that route with my 72 burb. but the 5x7 square mirrors on the single stalk in 67-69 look pretty slick and should provide reasonable visibility. they shared the same mounting pattern as a round pair of the same vintage.

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Old 09-24-2011, 10:49 PM   #10
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

You could go with the rectangle ones. i got them on my 68. they measure about 4x6in. theyre available at most parts sores. there one bolt just like the round.
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Old 09-30-2011, 09:05 PM   #11
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ones i'm talking about mount with 3 bolts. you will see both the square and round set in the lmc catalog i believe.
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Old 09-30-2011, 11:17 PM   #12
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

rjs What year is your sub? I have several used sets.
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Old 10-01-2011, 03:59 AM   #13
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It's a '70. How big? Thanks!
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Old 10-02-2011, 10:07 AM   #14
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Re: Bigger mirrors?

I have a set that is 5.5" X 7.5" and then have a set for 71 -72 that is 8" X11"
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Old 10-02-2011, 12:17 PM   #15
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I have a set that is 5.5" X 7.5" and then have a set for 71 -72 that is 8" X11"
I'd like the 8x11 but will it work with the stock arm? How much? Thanks guy.
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Old 10-02-2011, 10:36 PM   #16
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I don't think so. But the 5.5" X 7.5" will if you have original mirrors on it. I have the 5.5" X 7.5" rectangler on mine and they work good me.
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