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Ace in the hole · 03-26-2008, 06:13 AM

I have been working on my cab & doors. I have doors from 2 different trucks. One truck had tripod mirrors and the other had the standard 3 screw/arm with a round head style. All of the mirrors I have need replacing.

If I stick with the tripods (kind of leaning that way) where is the best place to get good quality ones?

What do most of you guys run- tripods or smaller standard mirrors?

1969K10 · 03-26-2008, 05:13 PM

At the moment, I got smaller ones, but I have west coast Jr's waiting to be repainted & installed!!

**Yukon Jack** · 03-26-2008, 05:48 PM

I use the large style as you can see in this pic.

I had the smaller tripod style before paint and they were useless due to vibrations.

Ace in the hole · 03-27-2008, 01:07 AM

NICE!!

did you have the smallest tripods or the larger one that is kind of in between what you have now and the small ones? also where did you get them?

Ace in the hole · 03-28-2008, 02:41 PM

no one else wants to chime in?

**Yukon Jack** · 03-28-2008, 05:23 PM

It got these at a local shop called Trucks & Stuff that mainly sales truck accessories. I think the ran me about $100.

Here's a pic of the style I used to have that were totally worthless!

My Blazer has even a dinker set, at least support wise. They kinda suck on the road too.

msgross · 03-28-2008, 08:20 PM

do you want stock, want them for pure looks (sport mirrors), or actually to use for mirrors (west coast jr's or tripod)

Ace in the hole · 03-28-2008, 11:10 PM

I am leaning towards tripods because I use my mirrors all the time and I kind of like the way they look. I need to make a decision because I am working on my cab & doors and I am almost to the point of primer. I need to fix holes in the doors before I prime.

wibilly · 03-29-2008, 07:17 AM

big ones for function small ones will help with fuel economy i have both westcoast juniors and 71-72 sport mirrors and am using a single clamp on peep mirror because i can't decide

Ace in the hole · 03-29-2008, 02:31 PM

thanks for all the input so far guys, I appreciate it.
my decision is now clear as mud though

Huck · 03-29-2008, 05:13 PM

I personally prefer the FORD triangle mount mirrors (late 70's) with the extenders on them for pulling a trailer ----some states require mirror extenders when towing.--The other nice feature is that they fold close up to the door when you need them to ---nice. also they are aluminum so no rust issues.
Sometimes FORD does have a better idea (think 55,6,7 Tbird!!)

TonyJohnson · 03-29-2008, 08:36 PM

My short tripods don't shake for some reason. Yea.. The passenger side is broken, so I just picked up a pair of oversize military type heads that I'm going to put on. 50% bigger viewing area than 5x7s. They are the black ones on top and right. The others are to show size difference. Anything for more wind resistance... lol.

03-26-2008, 06:13 AM	#1
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	door mirrors for my 4x4 I have been working on my cab & doors. I have doors from 2 different trucks. One truck had tripod mirrors and the other had the standard 3 screw/arm with a round head style. All of the mirrors I have need replacing. If I stick with the tripods (kind of leaning that way) where is the best place to get good quality ones? What do most of you guys run- tripods or smaller standard mirrors? __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

03-26-2008, 05:13 PM	#2
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 At the moment, I got smaller ones, but I have west coast Jr's waiting to be repainted & installed!! __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

03-26-2008, 05:48 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 I use the large style as you can see in this pic. I had the smaller tripod style before paint and they were useless due to vibrations. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-27-2008, 01:07 AM	#4
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 NICE!! did you have the smallest tripods or the larger one that is kind of in between what you have now and the small ones? also where did you get them? __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

03-28-2008, 02:41 PM	#5
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 no one else wants to chime in? __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

03-28-2008, 05:23 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 It got these at a local shop called Trucks & Stuff that mainly sales truck accessories. I think the ran me about $100. Here's a pic of the style I used to have that were totally worthless! My Blazer has even a dinker set, at least support wise. They kinda suck on the road too. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-28-2008, 08:20 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 do you want stock, want them for pure looks (sport mirrors), or actually to use for mirrors (west coast jr's or tripod) Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-28-2008, 11:10 PM	#8
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 I am leaning towards tripods because I use my mirrors all the time and I kind of like the way they look. I need to make a decision because I am working on my cab & doors and I am almost to the point of primer. I need to fix holes in the doors before I prime. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

03-29-2008, 07:17 AM	#9
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 big ones for function small ones will help with fuel economy i have both westcoast juniors and 71-72 sport mirrors and am using a single clamp on peep mirror because i can't decide __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-29-2008, 02:31 PM	#10
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 thanks for all the input so far guys, I appreciate it. my decision is now clear as mud though __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

03-29-2008, 05:13 PM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 I personally prefer the FORD triangle mount mirrors (late 70's) with the extenders on them for pulling a trailer ----some states require mirror extenders when towing.--The other nice feature is that they fold close up to the door when you need them to ---nice. also they are aluminum so no rust issues. Sometimes FORD does have a better idea (think 55,6,7 Tbird!!)

03-29-2008, 08:36 PM	#12
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: door mirrors for my 4x4 My short tripods don't shake for some reason. Yea.. The passenger side is broken, so I just picked up a pair of oversize military type heads that I'm going to put on. 50% bigger viewing area than 5x7s. They are the black ones on top and right. The others are to show size difference. Anything for more wind resistance... lol. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer -- Last edited by TonyJohnson; 03-29-2008 at 09:11 PM.

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