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Billett · 10-10-2012, 10:28 PM

I was actually just thinking about this today... Right now I have these ugly things

But I just picked up one of these. Thought about running just the one for a while, but I think that would only look good with a smaller mirror. I don't mind only having one. I drive my brother's skylark with only a driver mirror all the time and the one on my truck constantly falls and points to the rear tire so I don't bother with it anymore.

Still deciding on what to do though... I like the thought of the west coast jr's since I have a lwb, but I still don't know how I'd like the look.

EDIT: Judging from the holes in the top of my door frame I'm going to assume it originally came with west coasts haha. Never noticed them before, but there's a slight indentation from the body work.

**special-K** · 10-10-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

What's more important....looks or function? Sport mirrors and peep mirrors look great, but they are utterly useless. Judging from the pic in your avatar, RV mirrors will look way out of place on your ride.

Looks! And trucks look stupid without mirrors. What's more important is rear ends look better without dents. Sure,there's plenty of glass,but to me only lousy drivers turn and look back and good drivers glance into mirrors.

Billett · 10-11-2012, 12:56 AM

Not sure if anyone else has seen the movie Due Date before, but I happened to watch it for the first time tonight. As coincidence would have it this appeared for a few brief moments and I found myself reconsidering my below eyeline mirror...

big d's red67 · 10-11-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Looks! And trucks look stupid without mirrors. What's more important is rear ends look better without dents. Sure,there's plenty of glass,but to me only lousy drivers turn and look back and good drivers glance into mirrors.

I agree looks are important, that's my main problem I want something that looks good but haven't seen any I think looks good. Here in Jokelahoma if you just glance in your mirrors and don't look over your shoulders you will fail your drivers test immediately.
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big d's red67 · 10-11-2012, 12:46 PM

anybody know where I can find these mirrors?

Billett · 10-11-2012, 12:55 PM

summit has a decent selection of styles but I have no idea about their quality

dhaymaker · 10-11-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by big d's red67

anybody know where I can find these mirrors?

Based on the picture, it's a little difficult to see specifically what mirror these are. Do you have any other pictures? As a side note, not sure about the mirrors, but I like the hell out of that seat!!

Wasted Income · 10-11-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Looks! And trucks look stupid without mirrors. What's more important is rear ends look better without dents. Sure,there's plenty of glass,but to me only lousy drivers turn and look back and good drivers glance into mirrors.

The looks opinion is definitely debatable....

Plus, I never trust my mirrors in any vehicle for a lane change. I'm always checking by turning my head. No dents either...weird....

I love the look of mine without mirrors.

Agent915 · 10-11-2012, 04:00 PM

Peeps look great! Get'em. I would never rely on mirrors soley when it comes to safety. ALWAYS LOOK. Oh, and I'm in with dhaymaker on that red seat!! That's just beautiful!

Danny

CC69Rat · 10-11-2012, 04:11 PM

^^ Drop specs on the blue LWB please?

Wasted Income · 10-11-2012, 04:35 PM

Stock front suspension with bags, stock rear suspension with bags and a notch. That's not ride height...that's dumped.

CC69Rat · 10-11-2012, 04:37 PM

295/45 on the back?

Wasted Income · 10-11-2012, 04:51 PM

They are the ones BennettG4L had for sale. 18x8 4.5" BS with 245/45/18 and 20x10 5.5" BS with 295/40/20. They rub the inner wheel tubs fully dumped out, but are fine at ride height.

Square_78 · 10-11-2012, 05:11 PM

HOLY CRAP that blue long bed is freakin sweet!!

cedorris · 10-11-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Square_78

HOLY CRAP that blue long bed is freakin sweet!!

I second that.

Wasted Income · 10-11-2012, 05:39 PM

Haha thanks guys. At least it doesn't look "stupid"

67ChevyRedneck · 10-11-2012, 06:39 PM

I'd say go with the stock 67-69 mirrors with a round head, they look awesome painted or chrome.

big d's red67 · 10-11-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dhaymaker

Based on the picture, it's a little difficult to see specifically what mirror these are. Do you have any other pictures? As a side note, not sure about the mirrors, but I like the hell out of that seat!!

only pic I saw, wish I could find some better ones.

Sillyoldman · 10-11-2012, 08:05 PM

I'd never even consider not having mirrors. Yeah I could successfully drive around without them but I have to think about the one time that I have to make a fast lane change to avoid and accident. I can move my eyes faster than my head. I'd say find what looks good and roll with it.

Square_78 · 10-11-2012, 08:19 PM

I dont use my mirrors on my GMC. I shoulder check. They just look cool.

Sicklajoie · 10-11-2012, 08:27 PM

Add me to the list of those thinking it's foolish to drive without side mirrors.
Being that I drive a 24 ft box truck for a living, where it's useless to look over your shoulder, I always rely on my blind spot mirrors.
The 69'er has medium size rectangular ones that are useless at any speed because they vibrate so bad. But I have some rubber isolated blind spot mirrors attached to them which show the view clear as day.

Dunenutt · 10-11-2012, 08:38 PM

On my 55 ferd, I had peep mirrors with fisheye mirrors big enough to cover the whole mirror. I could actually see very well out of them! Once you get used to seeing like a fish

Just another option...

Mrhorsepower97 · 10-12-2012, 07:18 AM

I shaved the mirrors of my doors but I do run with a 4" peep mirror on the drivers door since I don't need any more hassles with the local police. Blind spots aren't that bad since you are surounded with lots glass. I think no mirrors on the doors provides a cleaner look.

**special-K** · 10-12-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by big d's red67

I agree looks are important, that's my main problem I want something that looks good but haven't seen any I think looks good. Here in Jokelahoma if you just glance in your mirrors and don't look over your shoulders you will fail your drivers test immediately.
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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

The looks opinion is definitely debatable....

Plus, I never trust my mirrors in any vehicle for a lane change. I'm always checking by turning my head. No dents either...weird....

I love the look of mine without mirrors.

Let's not be so literal. I also glance to increase my peripheral scope and always "know" the lane is clear before changing lanes. I don't turn my head and look back,though,that's what mirrors are for. That's a good way to have an accident in front of you (and,probably flunk the driver test in MD). But,I can back up using only my mirrors. Maybe not in a shopping center or anywhere there are people walking all around. Oklahoma requires mirrors,right?
That truck looks great,really clean,but looks naked and unfinished without mirrors. That's just how I see it. I "expect" to see mirrors because they belong. Mirrors are a necessary evil (if you don't like them) and just part of a vehicle. I believe a person can have a different opinion without feeling everyone else has to agree (or saying their opinion is weird).

CC69Rat · 10-12-2012, 08:32 AM

I just hang my head out the window and look .. Swerve into the other lane anyway and run the minivan off the side of the road. Where's my cell phone again? .. Dang it .. I spilled my beer on it !

10-10-2012, 10:28 PM	#26
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: who is running without side mirrors? I was actually just thinking about this today... Right now I have these ugly things But I just picked up one of these. Thought about running just the one for a while, but I think that would only look good with a smaller mirror. I don't mind only having one. I drive my brother's skylark with only a driver mirror all the time and the one on my truck constantly falls and points to the rear tire so I don't bother with it anymore. Still deciding on what to do though... I like the thought of the west coast jr's since I have a lwb, but I still don't know how I'd like the look. EDIT: Judging from the holes in the top of my door frame I'm going to assume it originally came with west coasts haha. Never noticed them before, but there's a slight indentation from the body work. __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

10-11-2012, 12:56 AM	#28
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: who is running without side mirrors? Not sure if anyone else has seen the movie Due Date before, but I happened to watch it for the first time tonight. As coincidence would have it this appeared for a few brief moments and I found myself reconsidering my below eyeline mirror... __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

10-11-2012, 12:46 PM	#30
big d's red67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Broken Arrow Okla. Posts: 510	Re: who is running without side mirrors? anybody know where I can find these mirrors? Attached Images __________________ 1967 swb 454 cid 700R4 trans SOLD 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS 2013 Camaro RS convertible the wife's Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573248

10-11-2012, 12:55 PM	#31
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: who is running without side mirrors? summit has a decent selection of styles but I have no idea about their quality __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

10-11-2012, 04:00 PM	#34
Agent915 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 228	Re: who is running without side mirrors? Peeps look great! Get'em. I would never rely on mirrors soley when it comes to safety. ALWAYS LOOK. Oh, and I'm in with dhaymaker on that red seat!! That's just beautiful! Danny

10-11-2012, 04:11 PM	#35
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: who is running without side mirrors? ^^ Drop specs on the blue LWB please? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-11-2012, 04:35 PM	#36
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: who is running without side mirrors? Stock front suspension with bags, stock rear suspension with bags and a notch. That's not ride height...that's dumped. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-11-2012, 04:37 PM	#37
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: who is running without side mirrors? 295/45 on the back? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

10-11-2012, 04:51 PM	#38
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: who is running without side mirrors? They are the ones BennettG4L had for sale. 18x8 4.5" BS with 245/45/18 and 20x10 5.5" BS with 295/40/20. They rub the inner wheel tubs fully dumped out, but are fine at ride height. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-11-2012, 05:11 PM	#39
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: who is running without side mirrors? HOLY CRAP that blue long bed is freakin sweet!! __________________ #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

10-11-2012, 05:39 PM	#41
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: who is running without side mirrors? Haha thanks guys. At least it doesn't look "stupid" __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-11-2012, 06:39 PM	#42
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: who is running without side mirrors? I'd say go with the stock 67-69 mirrors with a round head, they look awesome painted or chrome. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-11-2012, 08:05 PM	#44
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: who is running without side mirrors? I'd never even consider not having mirrors. Yeah I could successfully drive around without them but I have to think about the one time that I have to make a fast lane change to avoid and accident. I can move my eyes faster than my head. I'd say find what looks good and roll with it. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

10-11-2012, 08:19 PM	#45
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: who is running without side mirrors? I dont use my mirrors on my GMC. I shoulder check. They just look cool. __________________ #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

10-11-2012, 08:27 PM	#46
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: who is running without side mirrors? Add me to the list of those thinking it's foolish to drive without side mirrors. Being that I drive a 24 ft box truck for a living, where it's useless to look over your shoulder, I always rely on my blind spot mirrors. The 69'er has medium size rectangular ones that are useless at any speed because they vibrate so bad. But I have some rubber isolated blind spot mirrors attached to them which show the view clear as day. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/



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10-11-2012, 08:38 PM	#47
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: who is running without side mirrors? On my 55 ferd, I had peep mirrors with fisheye mirrors big enough to cover the whole mirror. I could actually see very well out of them! Once you get used to seeing like a fish Just another option... __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

10-12-2012, 07:18 AM	#48
Mrhorsepower97 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 32	Re: who is running without side mirrors? I shaved the mirrors of my doors but I do run with a 4" peep mirror on the drivers door since I don't need any more hassles with the local police. Blind spots aren't that bad since you are surounded with lots glass. I think no mirrors on the doors provides a cleaner look. Attached Images

10-12-2012, 08:32 AM	#50
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: who is running without side mirrors? I just hang my head out the window and look .. Swerve into the other lane anyway and run the minivan off the side of the road. Where's my cell phone again? .. Dang it .. I spilled my beer on it ! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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