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BLE 'BURBAN · 03-03-2009, 12:29 AM

It was a pretty dead day at work today. So while I was flipping through old O.E.M. accessories catalogs I stumbled across a listing for a retrofit kit for power mirrors`that are listed for a '96 model but look like they can be mounted into the standard stainless steel clamshell style mirrors most commonly found on our '73-'91 squarebodies. I've got the part number for the kit and will be ordering one in to see if it can indeed be retro-fitted into our mirrors. Once I either comfirm or disprove this theory of mine I will let y'all know. What I can say is there are only 50 kits left out there at various dealerships across the nation.

Here's a pic for y'all to drool over........

flamingbig10 · 03-03-2009, 12:52 AM

those are nice

willett · 03-03-2009, 03:46 AM

dang!
can't wait to see how it works out

mhicks · 03-03-2009, 10:52 AM

I would like to find some that have the turn signal arrows in them so when your blinkers are on they flash. I know it is for the newer vehichles but I think it would look good on these older style mirrors.

bigblock73 · 03-03-2009, 11:08 AM

If this works, and you are OK with writing it up and sharing it, I would love to add it to the garage on 73-87.com. Let me know, and good luck with the install!

tomo9d8 · 03-03-2009, 05:20 PM

i would loved to have a set of those... let me know

BLE 'BURBAN · 03-03-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mhicks

I would like to find some that have the turn signal arrows in them so when your blinkers are on they flash. I know it is for the newer vehichles but I think it would look good on these older style mirrors.

Check out www.muthmirrors.com

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

If this works, and you are OK with writing it up and sharing it, I would love to add it to the garage on 73-87.com. Let me know, and good luck with the install!

I do plan on doing just that. just ordered a set today should be in within a week. Will start on them then.

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Originally Posted by tomo9d8

i would loved to have a set of those... let me know

If it does work out, I will pm the first 49 responders as to where to order them from. Like I said in the first post, There are only 50 sets known to me to be available well... 49 now.

thirdstreettito · 03-03-2009, 11:04 PM

I'd love to have some! They look "nifty".

Damien · 03-04-2009, 01:06 PM

I want to say these were available through the aftermarket too, but the last time I saw them was about 8 years ago when I was working in a parts store.

454HO · 03-04-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

If it does work out, I will pm the first 49 responders as to where to order them from. Like I said in the first post, There are only 50 sets known to me to be available well... 49 now.

Sounds like a business opportunity to me...

Those look cool... if you like the Dumbo ears. Now if you found some power 'sport' mirrors I would really get interested.

88 Dippy · 03-04-2009, 04:08 PM

i'd like to have some to but i have the wrong style mirrors on my truck

BLE 'BURBAN · 03-10-2009, 10:02 PM

Kit arrived today. Will post pics later on. Right now I'm off to see "TAKEN"

trenchwarfare · 03-11-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Kit arrived today. Will post pics later on. Right now I'm off to see "TAKEN"

It was a good film, but it started out corny.
Can't wait to see the mirrors installed.

BLE 'BURBAN · 03-11-2009, 04:06 AM

I'm back movie was pretty good. Wish I had the resources and skills he had in that movie. Man non stop action from about 15 minutes into it until the end.

OK here's a few teasers for ya. I purposely covered the part number on the package for my own nefarious reasons. HEH HEH HEH HEHHHHHHHH...........

My only real concern is over the extreme angle that the arms are in relation to the mirror heads themselves might make the mirrors look a bit Droopy. But I'll check that out later on Once I've mounted these onto a test subject (I've got the 90-91 silverado suburban power mirrors on my suburban already so no, these won't be getting put on my current ride.May just put them up for sale when I get them completed. I just have to find my old clamshell style mirrors out in my shed....

rod86 · 03-11-2009, 05:24 AM

look good so far...

pokethesmot · 03-11-2009, 07:08 AM

i cant wait to see them on

84 400 · 03-24-2009, 01:15 PM

I have seen simila mirros on a late 80's early 90's chevy convesion vans in the junkyard. although the arm is angled differently. They have less of an angle and more of an "S" shaped arm. Possibley a shorter arm?

sailed2japan · 11-14-2009, 05:20 PM

So did they fit? I saw mirrors like these on a van in a parking lot I wnder if they were the factory van power mirrors or if that van had a similar kit installed.

Edit: Please make me one of the 49!

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-14-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailed2japan

So did they fit? I saw mirrors like these on a van in a parking lot I wnder if they were the factory van power mirrors or if that van had a similar kit installed.

Edit: Please make me one of the 49!

HAven't gotten anything to install them onto as yet....Do have my eyes on a red '88 crew cab dually that I'm gonna make an offer on as soon as I get settled with an insurance company from an accident back in March.
May even offer this set up for sale if I don't get the truck.

givengold · 11-14-2009, 09:11 PM

Put me on your list. I have the one piece windows. It doesn't look like that would be an issue? I heard somewhere that power mirrors would not work with the one piece kit, but these don't seem to take up much space.

sailed2japan · 11-15-2009, 02:44 AM

Power mirrors from a Burb/Blazer fit, but look funny with the one piece window because the vent windo is gone and their location plays off the back of it. I saw a pic of a member's cc swb with one pieces and power mirrors and it looked funny, he even decided to remove them.

sailed2japan · 11-15-2009, 03:05 AM

I wonder about these?

http://cpwstore.carpartswholesale.co...et,model:V2500 Suburban,year:1991,brand:Power Vision,sku:C470910S,part:Mirror)&sv=0

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-15-2009, 03:26 AM

If you were to move the factory power mirrors forward so they lined up with the front frame for the window then they would look good with the one piece window kits. I was thinking about doing this myself but had had to drop off the list for the window kits as I couldn't see paying an additional $350.00 for freight to get them up here to Alaska.

I took one of my spare O.E.M. power mirrors and held it up in place while I opened the door to check for clearance issues with the front fender with the door open and found it would've worked just fine. But like I said, to end up dishing out close to a grand for a window kit that so far a lot of people have had installation issues with? I don't think so.

03-03-2009, 12:29 AM	#1
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Looky what I found... It was a pretty dead day at work today. So while I was flipping through old O.E.M. accessories catalogs I stumbled across a listing for a retrofit kit for power mirrors`that are listed for a '96 model but look like they can be mounted into the standard stainless steel clamshell style mirrors most commonly found on our '73-'91 squarebodies. I've got the part number for the kit and will be ordering one in to see if it can indeed be retro-fitted into our mirrors. Once I either comfirm or disprove this theory of mine I will let y'all know. What I can say is there are only 50 kits left out there at various dealerships across the nation. Here's a pic for y'all to drool over........ Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

03-03-2009, 12:52 AM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Looky what I found... those are nice __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-03-2009, 03:46 AM	#3
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Looky what I found... dang! can't wait to see how it works out __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

03-03-2009, 10:52 AM	#4
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Looky what I found... I would like to find some that have the turn signal arrows in them so when your blinkers are on they flash. I know it is for the newer vehichles but I think it would look good on these older style mirrors.

03-03-2009, 11:08 AM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Looky what I found... If this works, and you are OK with writing it up and sharing it, I would love to add it to the garage on 73-87.com. Let me know, and good luck with the install! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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tomo9d8 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: shelbyville in Posts: 12	Re: Looky what I found... i would loved to have a set of those... let me know

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thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Looky what I found... I'd love to have some! They look "nifty". __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

03-04-2009, 01:06 PM	#9
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Looky what I found... I want to say these were available through the aftermarket too, but the last time I saw them was about 8 years ago when I was working in a parts store. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

03-04-2009, 04:08 PM	#11
88 Dippy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: mt. Pleasant, MI Posts: 246	Re: Looky what I found... i'd like to have some to but i have the wrong style mirrors on my truck __________________ 1974 chevy Cheyenne C10 "The Mutt":4x4 convertion, NP208, 700-R4, stock 350, edelbrock Torker intake, edelbrock 600 CFM carb, duels 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT: 3.8L supercharged, 9.2:1 comprestion, ZZP XP cam, home made intake, 2 1/2" exhuast, 10psi of boost

03-10-2009, 10:02 PM	#12
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Looky what I found... Kit arrived today. Will post pics later on. Right now I'm off to see "TAKEN" __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

03-11-2009, 04:06 AM	#14
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Looky what I found... I'm back movie was pretty good. Wish I had the resources and skills he had in that movie. Man non stop action from about 15 minutes into it until the end. OK here's a few teasers for ya. I purposely covered the part number on the package for my own nefarious reasons. HEH HEH HEH HEHHHHHHHH........... My only real concern is over the extreme angle that the arms are in relation to the mirror heads themselves might make the mirrors look a bit Droopy. But I'll check that out later on Once I've mounted these onto a test subject (I've got the 90-91 silverado suburban power mirrors on my suburban already so no, these won't be getting put on my current ride.May just put them up for sale when I get them completed. I just have to find my old clamshell style mirrors out in my shed.... Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

03-11-2009, 05:24 AM	#15
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Looky what I found... look good so far... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

03-11-2009, 07:08 AM	#16
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: Looky what I found... i cant wait to see them on __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

03-24-2009, 01:15 PM	#17
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Looky what I found... I have seen simila mirros on a late 80's early 90's chevy convesion vans in the junkyard. although the arm is angled differently. They have less of an angle and more of an "S" shaped arm. Possibley a shorter arm? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-14-2009, 05:20 PM	#18
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Looky what I found... So did they fit? I saw mirrors like these on a van in a parking lot I wnder if they were the factory van power mirrors or if that van had a similar kit installed. Edit: Please make me one of the 49! __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 11-14-2009 at 05:21 PM.



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11-14-2009, 09:11 PM	#20
givengold Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 194	Re: Looky what I found... Put me on your list. I have the one piece windows. It doesn't look like that would be an issue? I heard somewhere that power mirrors would not work with the one piece kit, but these don't seem to take up much space.

11-15-2009, 02:44 AM	#21
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Looky what I found... Power mirrors from a Burb/Blazer fit, but look funny with the one piece window because the vent windo is gone and their location plays off the back of it. I saw a pic of a member's cc swb with one pieces and power mirrors and it looked funny, he even decided to remove them. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

11-15-2009, 03:05 AM	#22
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Looky what I found... I wonder about these? http://cpwstore.carpartswholesale.co...et,model:V2500 Suburban,year:1991,brand:Power Vision,sku:C470910S,part:Mirror)&sv=0 __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

11-15-2009, 03:26 AM	#23
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Looky what I found... If you were to move the factory power mirrors forward so they lined up with the front frame for the window then they would look good with the one piece window kits. I was thinking about doing this myself but had had to drop off the list for the window kits as I couldn't see paying an additional $350.00 for freight to get them up here to Alaska. I took one of my spare O.E.M. power mirrors and held it up in place while I opened the door to check for clearance issues with the front fender with the door open and found it would've worked just fine. But like I said, to end up dishing out close to a grand for a window kit that so far a lot of people have had installation issues with? I don't think so. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

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